Rinsing with mouthwash is part of a daily routine for many. Oral care is important, but if you’re not careful, your mouthwash could be doing more harm than good. Listerine and other popular brands of mouthwashes containing alcohol have been proven to increase your risk of developing oral cancer. Close to 48,000 Americans, and more…
Alcoholism can cause a person to lose friends, family, jobs and the respect of others. It can be a devastating disease for many, controlling every aspect of a person’s life. Some alcoholics endure the same struggle, but they’re able to keep their addiction somewhat hidden. They are able to keep a job, spend time with…
Each year, around 40,000 Americans – and more than 640,000 people across the world – are diagnosed with oral cancer. Oral cancer can occur in the tongue, the floor of the mouth, the gums and the cheeks. A study published in Oral Oncology was conducted by the Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology with…
While suffering a stroke may seem almost impossible to a young person, the truth is that there is no such thing as being too young for a stroke. The risk of having a stroke increases with age, but doctors are seeing more young adults and even children suffering from “young strokes.” In patients over the…
The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist, located just below the rib cage on each side of the spine. Every single day, the kidneys filter about 120-150 quarts of urine, waste and excess fluid to prevent the buildup of waste in the body. The kidneys keep electrolyte levels stable…
Everyday, most of us are bombarded with stressful situation after stressful situation. A recent poll performed by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Harvard School of Public Health found that 1 out of 4 Americans have experienced a great deal of stress in the last month and this is only the stress we are conscious…
You may be careful about what you eat – making sure to stay away from food made with GMO’s and artificial ingredients – but do you use the same caution when it comes to your drinks? Alcohol is one thing that even some of the most health-conscious people choose to keep in their diet. It’s…
After years of a climbing obesity rate that can be considered nothing less than frightening, Americans are finally starting to take note of what they’re putting in their bodies. More health food stores are popping up all over the country, along with smoothie bars and farmer’s markets. More people are opting for fresh and organic…