General Health

General health is the state of well-being in which most physical and mental functions of an individual are maintained. A healthy person has a sense of well-being, a positive outlook, and a productive lifestyle. General health is a reflection of physical, mental, and social well-being. This is a very broad definition, and the concept of general health is subjective. What may be considered unhealthy by one person may be healthy for another. General health is a combination of physical, mental, and social well-being.

The Ultimate Super Bowl Recipes (That You Won’t Regret the Next Day)
| | | | | |

The Ultimate Super Bowl Recipes (That You Won’t Regret the Next Day)

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest party days of the year, and whether you are a football fan or not, you are likely to attend one. On average, there are 17 people at a Super Bowl Party, and only 5% of the TV audience watches the game alone. We all know what that…

4 Foods That Cause DNA-Damaging Inflammation In Your Body
| | | |

4 Foods That Cause DNA-Damaging Inflammation In Your Body

Nowadays we know more about diet and health than any other population in history. Because we understand our own various eating behaviors and cravings we can understand why our relationships with food can sometimes feel “toxic.”  On a physical level, our relationship with food can certainly be toxic. Inflammation in our bodies is a major…

Scientists Have Found a “Kill Switch” in The Body That Can Destroy Any Type of Cancer
| | |

Scientists Have Found a “Kill Switch” in The Body That Can Destroy Any Type of Cancer

Although the word “cancer” still inspires a chill down our spine, there are many discoveries every year as researchers learn about the most hopeful prevention developments.  Generating much interest in the media are frequent front-page stories on new ways to kill cancer cells, particularly on research and subsequent developments. Did you know that a Northwestern…

Scientists Found The Cause Of Alzheimer’s Disease Progression
| | |

Scientists Found The Cause Of Alzheimer’s Disease Progression

There are approximately 50 million people worldwide with dementia, a condition that causes a continual decline in mental and social skills. While there are different conditions that can cause dementia, between 60-70% of these dementia cases throughout the world are caused by Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, 5.8 million people over 65 in the United States…

Experts Weigh In On The Best Techniques To Keep Your Stress Levels In Check
| | |

Experts Weigh In On The Best Techniques To Keep Your Stress Levels In Check

The modern world is fast-paced and societal pressures can lead to increased feelings of stress that cause physical, emotional, or psychological strain. Stress affects everyone and is the body’s normal reaction to warning signs or challenges identified by the central nervous system.  When the body identifies stress, hormones and chemicals are released that trigger the…

What Stress Does To The Immune System
| |

What Stress Does To The Immune System

Human diseases appear to progress more quickly in stressful situations, and studies show we are better able to fight disease, pain, infection, or illness when we are not constantly worried. (1) Chronic stress has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, weight gain, digestive issues, headaches, muscle pain, and, of course, mental health…

What Is The Link Between Anxiety And Gut Health?
| |

What Is The Link Between Anxiety And Gut Health?

Nowadays many people exposed to constant or high stress develop and live with anxiety. Without a doubt, it’s a challenge to maintain our emotional and mental equilibrium in today’s stress-filled culture.  Questioning the relationship of how different parts of our bodies respond after a stress response is sensible. Our human bodies really do know how…

Not Having Sex For a Long Time, Are There Side Effects?
| | |

Not Having Sex For a Long Time, Are There Side Effects?

Throughout our lives, nearly all of us will have a sexual encounter with another person. As Individuals, we feel attracted to people of the opposite or the same sex. Friendships occur, and sometimes it will lead to an intimate connection that becomes sexual.  To do so is all perfectly natural, and it is how many…