Sleeve gastrectomy is one of the various weight loss surgery types performed in medicine today. As the name implies, this procedure involves the removal of 85% of the stomach with only a fraction (15%) of the former stomach being retained. When compared to gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy reveals a similar […]
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Omega 3 vs. Omega 6
Omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids contribute a lot in keeping the body functioning well. Though at first glance you may find both looking the same, but then no, they have different value in your body and each has different benefits. Scientific evidence shows that both are helping in […]
Things You Can Do Right Now to Achieve a Healthy Smile
Are your teeth as healthy as they could be? Chances are they aren’t. The Center for Disease Control calls tooth decay the most chronic disease of children under the age of 18 and notes that in adults over the age of twenty, 9 out of 10 have some level of […]
Red Wine is Good for Adult's Health: A Myth or A Fact?
Almost all sorts of parties are not complete without wine. Serving wine is a good way to entertain the guests (and keep them busy). That is why there are many types and brands of wine in the market today. Among the many kinds of wine, red wine is considered as […]
A Whisky Per Day, Keeps The Dr Away!
The water of life - whiskey; but seriously, is it actually good for your health? Well, certainly, there are those who both support and oppose the notion of the "water of life". I want to start off by covering the so called "benefits" of being a whisky drinker. Sleep - […]
Medical Identification Jewelry
Medical identification jewelry is becoming more common. People have been using them for quite a few years now. However, they have become increasingly available in unique forms and better quality. It is now possible to order medical ID bracelets and other forms of medical ID jewelry in precious metals such as […]
Alternative Treatments for Chronic Diseases
If you are suffering from the chronic diseases and nothing has helped you, then it is high time that you must scout for the other options for getting an immediate relief from the pain. When you have chronic ailments, you are more often than not dealing with the same recurring […]
Useful Tips for Appetite Control
The craze for healthy and fit bodies has led people to try many different methods of losing weight. These range from the beneficial ones like including exercise and moderating food intake to the harmful ones like laxative abuse and bulimia. On the whole, a change in eating habits and activity […]
Can You Afford Gastric Bypass?
You have tried every diet in the book - South Beach, Atkins, Raw Foods, Gluten Free, Fat Flush - and they have all had similarly disappointing results. Exercise routines have proven to be frustrating and painful. You feel as though you are trapped, a prisoner in your own body. Your […]
Must-Have Gadgets for Seniors
Safety and security are the two most important things that should be looked upon when taking care of an elderly. But when the elderly is living alone, these two become even more crucial. From being prompt on taking medication to summoning for help, today's technology offers a wide array of […]
The Benefits of Cinnamon for Your Health
Cinnamon, as you know is a widely popular herb used as spice for flavoring food. Cinnamon tree is an evergreen tree of the family Lauraceae. The bark of the tree is dried and sold in the form of ground powder in the market. The health benefits of cinnamon are not […]
Why You Need a Patient Advocate
The United States' health care system is complicated - and getting more and more complicated by the day, as the nation adjusts to the changes wrought by the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare, which is set to take effect next year. So whether it is you or a loved […]