Everyone has a bad night’s sleep every now and then, but that’s not the same thing as having insomnia. As the Mayo Clinic explains, there are three main characteristics of this sleep disorder. One, a person has problems falling asleep.…
Lower back pain is a critical health issue affecting most of the world’s population. Per Cleveland Clinic, pain in the lower back or pelvic region usually occurs because of muscular strain, often caused by underlying bone disease (such as arthritis)…
Diabetes is a condition that affects how your body metabolizes glucose, and it can cause several issues with your health, including blurry vision, bruises and cuts that heal slowly, weight loss, and increased hunger and thirst (via the American Diabetes…
According to the American Lung Association, coughing is a natural reflex that helps to keep our respiratory system healthy by clearing irritants and secretions from our airways. While daytime coughing is not uncommon, many people find that their coughing intensifies…
Is work pushing you to your limits? Are you going through a difficult breakup which seems to be getting worse every minute? Or is something else bothering you? Whatever the cause of your stress may be, it’s really no surprise…
Birth control has several benefits beyond pregnancy prevention, says WebMD. It can regulate periods, relieve painful cramps and PMS, reduce the risk of anemia, clear acne, relieve endometriosis, prevent ovarian cysts, and even reduce the risk of certain cancers. However,…
Cannabis use has become increasingly popular since many states began legalizing the drug for recreational use and sale. Between 2024 and 2024, sales of marijuana increased 32%, according to Fortune. Of course, the pandemic may have driven this increase with…
We’ve all heard about the importance of sleep for our overall health. More than 35% of adults in the United States get less than the minimum of seven hours of sleep per night, as per the Centers for Disease Control and…
We are often told about the importance of sleep, but it can be confusing to know exactly how much sleep we really need to be getting. How much sleep you need at night will depend largely on your age (via…
In many households, mornings are the most chaotic time of day. Between getting ready for work, packing school lunches, and hitting the drive-thru for that non-negotiable cup of coffee, breakfast is easily the first thing to fall by the wayside.…