Gastritis which most of us are aware of is inflammation of the lining of the stomach and has many possible causes.[1] Common causes of gastritis are excessive alcohol consumption or prolonged use of pain killers (also known as NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen. Gastritis may also develop after major surgery or traumatic injury severe infections. Gastritis may also occur
Staring at a computer monitor for hours on end has become a part of the modern workday. And inevitably, all ofthat staring can put a real strain on your eyes. The name for eye problems caused by computer use is computer vision syndrome (CVS). CVS is not one specific eye problem. Instead, the term encompasses a whole range of eyestrain and pain experienced by computer users. Research
There’s no cure for the common cold. Find out what’s effective — and what’s Cold remedies : What works If you catch a cold, you can expect to be sick for one to two weeks. That doesn’t mean you have to be miserable. Besides getting enough rest, these remedies might help you feel better: Stay hydrated. Water, juice, clear broth or
Nuts are nature's way of showing us that good things come in small packages. These bite-size nutritional powerhouses are packed with heart-healthy fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Nuts are high in fat and calories, so while a handful can hold you over until dinner, a few more handfuls can ruin your appetite altogether. And although nuts are a healthy choice
Depression can be a difficult thing to deal with. You tend to feel helpless and lose faith in everything. It becomes difficult to believe that things will ever get better, and no matter how hard you try, nothing seems to change. You keep getting sucked right back down into that well of gloominess and negativity. But this doesn’t have to
Even if you exercise, sitting for long periods linked to higher blood sugar, cholesterol levels. A new study found that sitting appears to be linked to increased blood sugar and cholesterol levels, which can lead to added weight, diabetes and heart ills. But standing more helps improve all these measures and can give you a trimmer waist to boot, the
Vitamin D is being touted as a super nutrient that can help everything from heart disease to cancer. But is it really as great as it’s made out to be? Myth Clinical trials have proven that vitamin D prevents cancer. Truth Recent research shows links between vitamin D deficiency and a host of diseases including obesity, heart disease, multiple sclerosis,
Change your diet and lifestyle to manage your cholesterol and to lower your risk of heart disease. Your body needs a small amount of cholesterol to function properly. But we may get too much saturated fat and cholesterol in our diet, and both raise levels of LDL “bad” cholesterol. LDL cholesterol can cause plaque to build up in arteries, leading
Getting out of the chair for just 30 minutes more a day has health benefits. A new study finds that sitting less may extend your life. Limiting sitting time to less than three hours a day would increase a person’s life expectancy by an average of 0.2 years, or more than two months. The study adds to growing evidence that
Vertigo is a symptom, rather than a condition itself. It’s the sensation that you, or the environment around you, is moving or spinning. This feeling may be barely noticeable, or it may be so severe that you find it difficult to keep your balance and do everyday tasks. Attacks of vertigo can develop suddenly and last for a few seconds,
