Stress is the plague of the our generation. Pressures at work, school and home leave us feeling tension, anxiety and stress. When we worry, feel overworked and unhappy, sometimes even desperate, stress is to blame. Stress may be the biggest reason we get sick or die prematurely. Every health problem from headaches to heart attacks, […]
It’s your body’s largest organ. Ooh, what smells like that? Body odor comes from a second kind of sweat – a fatty secretion produced by the apocrine sweat glands, found mostly around the armpits, genitals and anus. Breasts are a modified form of the apocrine sweat gland. Fingerprints increase friction and help grip objects. New […]
They help you chew, speak and smile, but how much do you really know about your teeth? Here are some of the “tooth truths” that prove your teeth really are remarkable. 1. People have been caring for their teeth for centuries. Did you know the first toothbrushes were actually twigs our ancestors chewed on, using […]
Americans lead the world in medical research and standard of living. But we are far from the head of the line when it comes to life expectancy and health. Good health starts with lifestyle and nutrition. When we build healthy habits into our life, it becomes easier to follow a plan of healthy living. The […]