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Old approaches to combatting obesity and weight gain are just that – old. Just like any method that keeps a person in a loop, always returning back to square one, fad diets, fasting, and false weight-loss products will almost always leave you hung out to dry – and ultimately, discouraged....
Spring is almost here, and that means the early Texas growing season will be starting up. There are many advantages to growing your own food: you know where it’s coming from and you throw less of it away, for starters. But you don’t need to have ten acres to have...
For many adults, anxiety and depression are two of the leading causes of fatigue. Anxiety puts your body in a perpetual “flight-or-fight” mode that over time wears down your immune system. Some symptoms commonly experienced are chest pain and a fluttery feeling in the heart. Depression can be even worse...
In today’s fast-paced, run and gun, get-ahead kind of world fatigue is an all too real reality for many adults. Do you normally feel tired, lethargic, or unenergetic? Do you constantly wonder why you don’t feel like you’re even close to 80%? You’re not alone, because many people feel the...
Swollen joints are a common ailment that usually effects older individuals or athletes; however, sometimes those who suffer from swollen, painful joints are not athletes or the elderly. The joints of seemingly average, normal individuals enlarge and inflame directly at the joint or in the surrounding tissue area. Usually this...
Type 2 Diabetes affects 12% of the U.S. population, and the number of individuals who have the disease but are undiagnosed could raise that number up to 22%. Type 2 Diabetes, although treatable, is easily prevented. Here are 5 great tips to help you stay healthy. 5) GET PLENTY OF...
Listeria has been in the news quite a bit lately, and with the addition of Sabra Hummus, the list of companies putting out recalls for products within the last month has risen to three, including Blue Bell and Stanwood Farms. It’s an all to common occurrence these days, when what...
You may have heard the old adage ‘Never look a gift horse in the mouth.’ But why not? Don’t you want to make sure that your gift is in good health? Good oral health can help keep your body healthy in more ways than you probably know, and that’s what...
Over the last few years, antibiotic use in humans and livestock has become one of the hottest debates in the medical field. Some advocate for continued strong use of antibiotics, while others feel that antibiotic prescription should be decreased to only the most life threatening instances. This is a problem...
It’s a well-known disease here in America. As many as 29 million Americans, and 8.1 that may be undiagnosed, suffer from type 2 diabetes. There has long been a push by doctors to find new treatments or aides in fighting the disease, and last week, doctors found a preexisting medicine...
Hermann Park is one of Houston’s most visited attractions. Situated almost in the heart of downtown, the 445-acre plot of land has an attraction for everyone in the family to enjoy. Now that the cold winter months are waning away, it’s time to get out and enjoy the city that...
The thyroid is one of the most important hormone regulating organs in the body. An overactive thyroid can lead to weight loss and an increased heart rate, where an under-active gland can lead to tiredness and depression. It is estimated that roughly 20 million Americans have a thyroid related condition,...
It seems as though every week there is a new study out about coffee; one week, it’ll kill you where you stand, the next week, it adds 10 years to your life expectancy. Well, it’s happened again. Last week, a government advisory committee published a preliminary report on America’s favorite...
According to statistics from 2012, nearly 30 million Americans in the United States are living with some type of diabetes. That’s almost 10% of the entire population. More alarming is that diabetes is being diagnosed at higher rates at younger ages. Diabetes treatment over the years has simply been regulated...
The first step in choosing the right physician is knowing what you want and need. Determining your medical needs means you should conduct a comprehensive analysis of your medical past and present while planning for the future. Nearly all physicians will want to know about your medical history so they...
Vemma is the self-proclaimed “…most powerful liquid antioxidant” supplement drink. There are hundreds of elixirs, health drinks, and smoothie mixes to buy, but the numbers don’t lie as millions of units of Vemma are sold and consumed every year. Vemma acts as a foundation for health and wellness by providing...
Although our healthcare system has been changing dramatically over the past decade, with more emphasis on healthy lifestyle habits and preventive care, all too often patients are being prescribed medications. It seems all you have to do is schedule an appointment, talk about your condition and you can walk out...
This year’s flu vaccine may not be as effective according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). According to many experts, the best chance we have of minimizing our chances of contracting the virus is to diligently use basic sanitation and hygienic practices. WASH YOUR HANDS AFTER TOUCHING… You heard...
At the start of every year, millions of people make personal commitment to improve their health. Usually this involves a workout regime or some sort of diet they feel they’ll have the best chance of realizing results in. While all of these resolutions are well intentioned (and encouraged!), many continue...
NO NEW FLU VACCINE BEING DEVELOPED THIS YEAR According to recent report released by the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), there will be no new vaccine for this year’s flu season. Not many reasons were given, although it’s speculated that the recent Ebola virus scare meant that the...
Every year, millions of seniors 65 and older fall. In 2012, 2.4 million nonfatal falls were documented among older adults were treated in emergency departments and more than 722,000 of these patients were hospitalized. Falls can always be serious incidents, no matter the person’s age, but in particular seniors are...
When Medicare is discussed it’s undoubtedly being referenced in regards to retirees or the elderly. But did you know that Medicare benefits exist for individuals with disabilities and special needs? WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICARE? The easiest way to know if you’re eligible for Medicare benefits is if you are...
FAST AND HEALTHY: FREE YOURSELF FROM WEEKLY GROCERY SHOPPING TRIPS WITH THESE 3 ALTERNATIVES Posted at 20:56h in food tips by ppgroup 0 Comments It’s 5:15pm, you’ve just left the office from a grueling day on the job. You want nothing more than for Scotty to beam you up and directly into bed...
Since the late 1960s Medicare has helped millions of retirees and disabled individuals receive the kind of medical care they need and deserve. Today, many seniors choose to receive this coverage through a Medicare Advantage Plan. While a Medicare Advantage Plan can provide more personalized coverage, shopping for the right...