Night Shift Poses Potential Health Risks; 6 Ways to Avoid Them
If you're among the 1 in 5 North Americans who work a night shift, swing shift or rotating shift, you may enjoy easy traffic, quiet phones and absent bosses. But those schedules pose potential risks to your health: Depression, weight gain, stomach trouble and irritability are common complaints, not to mention fertility problems or breast, prostate and colon cancers....
Low Levels of Vitamin D Causing Slower Sickness Recovery
Recent studies into the importance of Vitamin D have revealed that while concern over the effects of sun damage are warranted, Vitamin D deficiency can have substantial implications for overall health and the ability to recover from illness and injury.
Eating Less Red Meat Decreases Carbon Footprint and Improves Overall Health
In a study just published in the journal BMJ Open, researchers in Britain found that decreasing red meat consumption can contribute to green living and improved health. Even moderate decreases in eating red meat can have a dramatic effect on health outcomes and reduce greenhouse gases. Cows and Carbon Footprints Researchers estimate that cattle from feedlots and dairies account for one-third...
Questions You Have Always Wanted to Ask About Poop
Most people don’t think much about pooping after washing their hands. However, occasionally, we take a peek and wonder what on earth our body created...
Am I Too Old to Be an Organ Donor?
Q: Is there an age that's too old to be an organ donor? Also, is marking "organ donor" on my driver's license the only thing I need to do to become a donor, or would my family still be allowed to make a different decision? A: Almost everyone can be an organ donor, no matter what your age. Specifying your...
Sitting on Your Wallet Could Cause Chronic Back Pain, Sciatica
"Twist and Shout" is not just another song by Phil Medley and Bert Russell (and you thought it was Chubby Checker). Twist! That's what happens to your pelvis and lower back when you sit on your wallet while driving. And shout! That's what you'll be doing when the nerve pain starts shooting down your leg. Millions of guys drive with...
FDA Approved Pesticides Contributing to Bee Colony Collapse Disease
Pesticide use in the United States in large farming businesses has dramatically increased since World War 2. Even more, systemic pesticides introduced in the late...
Are You Having Trouble Seeing at Night?
Q. I have trouble seeing things clearly at night. Should I change my glasses, or could it be a more serious eye problem? A. Particularly as people reach age 60 and older, trouble seeing at night is a common problem. The problem could be with your glasses, or with your eyes. First, your glasses. Since you last were fitted for glasses,...
Are Doctors Afraid to Talk About Sex?
One would think that talking to your doctor about sexual function is the first place to start if you have questions or concerns. However, in a recent study published by the University of Pennsylvania, it was found that doctors rarely initiate conversations...
Are You Afraid to Pee in Public?
Q: I can't urinate in a public restroom. I've heard of a condition called "bashful" or "shy" bladder. What is that and can it be treated? A: A "shy" or "bashful" bladder -- known in medical jargon as paruresis -- is a real syndrome. People with this problem can't urinate in public bathrooms. The problem is common. About 20 million Americans...
