Category Archives: General Health

Having a chronic health condition may make you apprehensive about exercise. You might wonder if exercise is safe and, if it is, how often and how intensely you can do it. The good news is that exercise is safe for most people with chronic illnesses and can provide important health benefits. People living with heart ...click here to read more

There aren’t many vitamins out there that come with more hype than vitamin D. And much of it is for good reason: it can play a big role in overall health. But it can also be dangerous if you’re taking too much of it. Just ask a British man who was recently hospitalized for overdosing ...click here to read more

Mindful meditation has been shown to be an effective way to reduce pain. This is because it interrupts the communication between the different regions of the brain that are involved in the experience of pain. By learning how to focus attention on one’s breath and bodily sensations, people can train their brains to better deal ...click here to read more

Oppressive summertime heat gets everybody talking about the importance of staying cool. But a regular summer day can also put your body at risk if you’re not taking care of yourself. Hot weather, in a way, is like a stress test for your body. Some people will respond poorly. Hot temperatures could lead to heart ...click here to read more

According to new research, if you suffer from headaches, acupuncture may be able to provide some relief. Headache is one of the most common health complaints, affecting more than 45 million Americans yearly. While many over-the-counter and prescription medications are available to treat headaches, these medications often come with unwanted side effects. But, in some ...click here to read more

There has been a lot of information about body fat in recent years, and some of it has been good. Is it possible you’re carrying around a bunch of “good” fat? It’s unlikely that anybody will carry all “good” fat, and if you’re carrying a lot of fat, it almost certainly isn’t “good.” But even ...click here to read more

It’s summertime, and you could be gearing up for a road trip despite the high gas prices. Road trips are always a fun adventure, allowing you to explore the country and provide an opportunity for lasting memories. But it can also be a time when people let their health slide a little bit. Fast food, ...click here to read more

It’s possible by now you’ve heard the phrase “food as medicine.” It’s a theory that food can cure or prevent disease and illness, particularly prevalent on social media. But is there anything to it? Of course, there is plenty of evidence that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, whole grains, and lean proteins, ...click here to read more

Everyone snacks. It’s even easy to argue that people need a little nibble between meals: it’s the perfect way to keep the energy up, fill in nutritional holes, and manage blood sugar. But snacking gets a bad rep. Why? Generally, most people think of snack food as junk food. Don’t get me wrong, there is ...click here to read more

The sudden urge to urinate can be debilitating. It can keep you from confidently leaving home and enjoying your life, with a potential accident always looming. Sometimes an overactive bladder is called urge incontinence, creating the urge to go when your bladder isn’t full. It might be possible to use a bladder workout to strengthen ...click here to read more

Here’s a good one for you: the majority of men think that they are healthier than the majority of men. This statistical impossibility is the finding of a new online survey recently conducted by the Harris Poll on behalf of Orlando Health. It seems like a tale as old as time: machismo getting in the ...click here to read more

Memorial Day is getting close, and you’re likely getting into your planning process. It will be the first feast of the season for most, and you’re surely licking your chops. Everybody needs to let loose and indulge sometimes, and there is really no better time than a long weekend. And if you have one day ...click here to read more

Do you ever experience muscle spasms? If so, you’re not alone. Muscle spasms are a common problem that can be both painful and frustrating. But new research suggests that there may be a simple way to help relieve them: calming the spinal cord. Those who experience muscle spasms may suffer from difficulty moving, disrupted sleep, ...click here to read more

I’m pretty sure everybody, at some point, has been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You may have even believed it. But is there any merit to this old slab of advice? It really depends on who you ask and what your eating habits are. An estimated 15 percent of ...click here to read more