Figures from mental health charity Mind show that one in four people in the UK suffer from a mental health problem every year. To add to that, one in six will experience common mental problems like anxiety and depression in any given week. Even though the prevalence of issues like this is incredibly high, especially
Being told you have any form of cancer is scary to most people. When I was younger, just hearing you had cancer was like hearing you were just given a death sentence and for many types of cancer, it was true. However, over the last half century, there have been many new developments in detecting,
Everyone, regardless of age, sex, ethnic background and whatever other factor their may be, should be concerned about the food they eat and what they drink. A person’s dietary habits often start in childhood, but it can change with different stages or events in one’s life. Things that can bring on changes to dietary habits
Americans seem to love to criticize and belittle others by referring to them as either being a dumb a** or a smart a**. We also hear people saying that someone has their head up their a** or that they are sitting on their brains. These are never meant as a compliment, but a new discovery
When talking about colon cancer, most sources group it with rectal cancer, referring the two as colorectal cancer. They are usually grouped together because they are so similar and affect the same relative areas. The only real difference is where they originate, in the colon or in the rectum. Colon cancer can form anywhere in
For years, people of all ages have been told to walk several times a week. Walking helps keep the cardiovascular system healthier, helps to control weight and helps keep your muscle mass and muscle tone as you age. Many reports over the years have said that even a casual stroll is healthy. They often recommend
In my younger days, doctors discovered that cholesterol played a role in cardiovascular disease along with some brain and other health conditions. They determined what was a healthy cholesterol level and if you had high cholesterol, you were placed on a strict diet and drugs to lower your cholesterol. While diet and activity play a
When most couples get married, their sex life is great. They are often more in lust than in love, but in time, that lust loses its luster and the sex life is no longer what it was. Sadly, because so many couples don’t understand that love is an action, not a feeling, once the luster
