It is well known that healthy eating increases our general sense of well being. Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universit’t Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU) have now discovered that a fiber-rich diet can have a positive influence on chronic inflammatory joint Read More
The global prevalence of dementia is growing at an alarming rate. According to a forecast reported by the Alzheimer’s Association, the number of people with dementia is estimated to reach 152 million by 2015. Although Read More
(Family Features) Not every stroke can be prevented, but making healthy lifestyle choices, like exercising, eating right, maintaining a healthy weight and treating conditions such as high blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure can help Read More
“We wanted to look into these effects because previous studies have demonstrated the benefits of horse-riding with respect to enhancing physical health and the mental effects, but few studies have addressed the effects of horseback Read More
Simple changes in how we cook could go a long way towards preventing diabetes, say researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. A new randomized controlled trial, published in the journal Diabetologia, Read More
Turmeric, a centuries-old spice that is widely used in curries, is touted for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and pain-relieving properties. This yellow powder from the root of a plant that grows in India and other parts Read More
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, can be a very difficult condition to live with. It not only has a huge negative effect on the life of the sufferer, but it also has an impact on the Read More
When it comes to chronic health issues across the world, heart disease and cardiovascular issues are among some of the most prominent problems. To put this in perspective, in the U.S alone, around 610,000 people Read More
It was over ten years ago when I was finally diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. Of course, the whispers had been there for a decade or more: back pain, a stiff and inflamed wrist, digestive problems, Read More
CRPS stands for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, an illness recognized for chronic pain that often occurs in the limbs. There is an insufficient amount of studies on what causes CRPS, but some researchers believe it Read More
Our condition spotlight section focuses on health issues that generally last longer than one year. Often referred to as chronic diseases they require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both. Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. They are also leading drivers of the nation’s $3.8 trillion in annual health care costs.
Many chronic diseases are caused by a short list of risk behaviors:
Tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
Poor nutrition, including diets low in fruits and vegetables and high in sodium and saturated fats.
Lack of physical activity.
Excessive alcohol use.
By making healthy choices, you can reduce your likelihood of getting a chronic disease and improve your quality of life.
