The OMAD diet, short for One Meal A Day, is an extreme intermittent fasting plan that has grown increasingly popular for weight loss. As the name suggests, it involves eating just one meal daily within a restricted time period. But is limiting your food intake to only one meal healthy or effective? Let’s take a … Read more
The foods you regularly eat can have a major impact on your long-term health and longevity. While certain foods provide important nutrients for overall well-being, others can negatively affect your health over time and potentially shorten your lifespan. Let’s look at 5 of the key foods it may be best to limit or avoid altogether … Read more
Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that plays a vital role in many bodily functions. Also known as cobalamin, it helps make DNA, produce red blood cells, maintain healthy nerve function, and more. Vitamin B12 also works closely with folate to help utilize iron and make red blood cells. Our bodies can’t produce vitamin B12 … Read more
Hiccups are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm – the muscle that separates your chest from your abdomen and plays an important role in breathing. The diaphragm is controlled by the phrenic nerve, which runs from the neck to the diaphragm. When the phrenic nerve gets overexcited or irritated, it can cause a spasm and result … Read more
The West Nile virus can be spread to people via a mosquito bite from an infected person. When a mosquito carrying the West Nile virus bites you, you often don’t get sick or have any symptoms. When symptoms appear, they are frequently mild and can include rashes on the skin, fever, headaches, body aches, weariness, … Read more
Costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage in your chest that connects the ribs to the breastbone. It causes a sharp or aching pain in the chest that develops either suddenly or slowly and spreads across the chest. Costochondritis frequently mimics the pain of a heart attack. But it is typically harmless and usually goes … Read more
Stevia, also known as Stevia rebaudiana, is a green, sweet herbal plant originating from South America. The plant resembles mint and is a calorie-free sweetening option. Stevia faced an FDA ban in 1987 based on research suggesting potential cancer risks. However, it made a comeback in 1995 and established itself as the most sought-after dietary … Read more
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints. It typically affects the small joints in the hands and feet first, such as the knuckles and toes. RA causes swelling, pain, and stiffness that can worsen over time. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to preventing or slowing joint damage … Read more
Jawzrsize is a popular oral exercise tool that has gained a lot of attention in recent years. It is a handheld device that allows you to perform jaw exercises by biting down and clenching on prongs that provide resistance. Jawzrsize claims to help strengthen jaw and facial muscles, reduce fat in the face, improve facial … Read more
Earbuds have become incredibly popular in recent years, allowing people to privately listen to music, podcasts, and more on the go. However, some people wonder if the close-fitting design of earbuds could be damaging their hearing over time. In this article, we’ll explore how earbuds can affect hearing, tips for using them safely, how headphones … Read more