Improper dental hygiene can lead to a series of unfortunate problems inside of a person’s mouth including tooth loss, bacterial infections, and gum disease. Most of the time visiting your local dentist can treat these problems, but a good question to ask is whether or not certain dental issues can cause life-threatening problems within other [...]

How frustrating is it when you realize that you have to get up and do something, you walk into the next room and completely forget what it is you were doing? For most people this has probably happened at least once or twice a day. So how can people remember things easier without having to [...]

Everyone knows that a dog is man’s best friend. For many years dogs have been used to help service those with certain health issues such as blindness and those suffering from health issues that result because of aging. Well when Karen Shirk was diagnosed with a rare neuromuscular disease and was confined to a wheel [...]

I will hesitantly admit that while watching dancing shows on TV, I have been caught trying to bust out a move or two in my own living room. Although my efforts traditionally result in me injuring some part of my body, there are a number of people who have gotten involved in dance programs around [...]

Summer is upon us and that means more time spent outdoors soaking up the glorious rays of the sun. Although many find laying out at the pool or the beach to be an enjoyable activity, a new study has found that achieving that perfect tan may come at a dangerous price. Researchers have found that cases [...]

According to a recent study by the National Sleep Foundation an estimated 65% of Americans deal with sleep problems at least a few days a week. A bad night sleep can lead to an array of issues, aside from the obvious sluggish day at work; other health problems that can ensue from lack of sleep [...]

Our bodies are comprised of thousands of strands of DNA, which are responsible for who we are physically, mentally, and emotionally. Certain traits that we possess have been passed down from our parents through genetics such as eye color, disposition, and body type. Genetics are also responsible however, for transferring a number of unhealthy traits [...]

Every year, all of the Greek organizations on my college’s campus participate in a show that is popularly known as Greek Sing. The Greek Show is an annual tradition that my college has continued to carry on for many years now. Each fraternity and sorority is expected to come up with a theme [...]

Almost every home is equipped with some sort of first aid kit, especially if you have children or if you tend to be accident prone, like myself. The problem, however, is that first aid kits don’t come with instructions on how to deal with particular incidents which results in people incorrectly treating injuries. Wouldn’t it [...]

According to a new study conducted by the Environmental Working Group, a Washington-based nonprofit organization, sunscreen may not be effectively protecting people from harmful UV rays. Most people choose a sunscreen based on the SPF number that is found on the front of the bottle. But the SPF, which protects against UVB rays says nothing about [...]