Heart attack: Wart-like bumps on the skin may indicate the risk

Jan 08, 2020 10:46 am UTC| Health

A portion of the worlds population suffers or have suffered from heart attacks, which is why it is important to spot the indicators that mean a person is at risk. One of those indicators can be found in the...

The Keto diet may increase life expectancy

Jan 08, 2020 10:46 am UTC| Health

As far as longevity is concerned, it is often attributed to the persons diet. A new report reveals that a popular diet plan for weight loss may actually also help a person increase their life expectancy. There are so...

Visceral fat: Steer clear of sugary drinks to get rid of the belly fat

Jan 08, 2020 10:45 am UTC| Health

Visceral fat is commonly referred to as abdominal fat, but it is also the kind of fat that can increase a persons risk of developing serious conditions down the road. Fortunately, one of the ways to reduce this type of fat...

The mental health crisis on campus and how colleges can fix it

Jan 07, 2020 15:49 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

When college students seek help for a mental health issue on campus something they are doing more often the place they usually go is the college counseling center. But while the stigma of seeking mental health support...

How employers can help cancer survivors return to work – based on my own experience

Jan 07, 2020 15:48 pm UTC| Health

When I lost a relative to cancer in the late 1970s, people usually viewed a cancer diagnosis with horror. At the time, many treatments were both brutal and unsuccessful. Only 24% of patients survived ten years after...

Is sparkling water bad for you?

Jan 07, 2020 15:48 pm UTC| Health

For many people, the start of a year is a time for new health resolutions be it eat more vegetables, consume less sugar or drink more water. Keeping hydrated is essential for body functions such as temperature...

How psychologists can help people coping with life threatening food allergies

Jan 07, 2020 15:42 pm UTC| Health

Food allergies have a big impact on peoples quality of life. The stress and worry of having a potentially life-threatening reaction can result in the need for some families to seek help from a psychologist. Unfortunately,...