Category: Health

It’s been estimated that the average user checks their phone around 150 times per day, and nearly a third of phone users even admit to being addicted. Psychiatrists from around the world insist the obsessive use of Smartphones is a medical disorder and are pushing for medical authorities to formally recognize and classify the disorder. 1. Obsessiveness Many are obsessive users, using popular social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, but Snapchat, the app that displays photos for 10 seconds before being deleted, has seen huge growth – About 400 million photos are shared on Snapchat per day! When

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It’s not very often that the benefits of a treat like chocolate can be talked about as something that could improve your health. Those of us with a sweet tooth may be a bit disappointed that all these healthful benefits don’t apply to our beloved milk or white chocolate, but for must of us, eating dark chocolate is better than eating no chocolate. Dark chocolate definitely has a more “earthy” and intense chocolate flavor than other chocolates, and some people prefer it. These are a few of the health benefits you can enjoy while eating dark chocolate. 1. A Nutritious

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Life is full of mysteries and while some of them may be as benign as a few missing socks in the wash, others are far more damaging. It seems as if there are an endless number of afflictions than we humans are susceptible to, and those of us who are fortunate are able to live out our lives without having to deal with any serious medical issues. There are those, however, who have to live with serious medical problems for which there are no cures and that have a profound impact on their lives. 1. Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis That may be

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The bladder, as most people probably know, is a balloon-shaped organ in the pelvic region which collects and stores urine to be eliminated. It is able to expand to some degree in order to hold an impressive volume of liquid when necessary. Bladder cancer most commonly begins in the cells that line the inside of the bladder. It is more common in older adults but can occur in just about anyone. Bladder cancer is very treatable when it is detected early, and fortunately, most cases of bladder cancer are. Since bladder cancer is cancer that is very likely to return

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Somehow, down through the years, a number of myths about our bodies and our health have endured and been passed on from generation to generation. Most people probably wouldn’t take the time to research things like this (it was a lot more difficult before the internet came along) and were quite likely to believe these myths, since they often heard them from authoritative figures like parents, grandparents, teachers and even doctors. Fortunately, a lot of these myths can be tossed onto the scrap heap now that they have been proven wrong. There is no need to concern yourself with the

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Music has a powerful effect on life. It has been shown to affect human beings, animals, and even plants. It is difficult to imagine life without music. It becomes a part of who we are, physically, mentally and even spiritually in a unique way. That being the case, it shouldn’t come as that much of a surprise to learn that research shows that the music we listen to influences the rate at which our hearts beat. That is more than just an interesting fact; it can have a real effect on the connection between mind and body. What genre of

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We’ve all heard the expression, “licking your wounds.” In the popular vernacular, it means taking the time to recover from a setback or trauma. It was most likely inspired by the image of wounded animals retreating to lick their wounds after they were injured. A dog that was bitten in a fight will lick the bite in an attempt to sooth the pain. Maybe it isn’t that surprising that some people have started to wonder if there is something to licking your wounds. Is it possible that saliva has healing properties? Scientists have begun to look at that question and

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Health professionals are constantly encouraging us to drink enough water to prevent dehydration. It is a fact that in hot weather or perhaps whilst carrying out any physical activities we tend to sweat a lot more than usual. As a result, our bodies need to take in more fluids in order to compensate for the losses that our bodies may suffer. In addition, individuals with a more physically demanding job may often require additional levels of liquid should they have a tendency to sweat a great deal. So How Much is Too Much? Experts generally suggest that we consume around

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Researcher Dr Genevieve Dingle and a University of Queensland, Australia, School of Psychology student Leah Sharman published their “Extreme Metal Music and Anger Processing” study in the Frontiers in Human Neuroscience journal. They found that loud extreme music (including metal, emo, punk, death metal, and screamo) might actually help calm angry listeners. The study included thirty-nine extreme music lovers (ages 18-34) – three-fourths native Australians and one-fourth from countries around the world. As their heart rates were monitored, the participants were asked to describe a frustrating situation (relationship, finance, or work) for a period of 16 minutes. Their heart rates

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If you snore, you’re not alone. While nearly everyone snores occasionally, 44 percent of males and 28 percent of females snore regularly. Snoring doesn’t have to be a concerning habit, but if you possess certain risk factors or signs that will be discussed later, it may be an indication that your health is being affected. Snoring may also indicate that you have obstructive sleep apnea, a condition with known negative health consequences. What is snoring? Snoring is described as a noisy breathing sound during sleep. It is produced the vibration of the upper airway. Snoring results when air cannot find

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