You may have heard that there will be an eclipse on August 21, 2017 and that people are planning to…

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the sheath of tissue on the bottom of the foot. It causes sharp foot and…

I got heatstroke once when I was hiking in Arizona. As I was coming down the mountain in the final…

Clostridium difficile (known as ‘C. Diff’ for short) is a species of bacterium that can cause severe diarrhea requiring hospitalization….

Did you know that our bodies have mini “air bags,” located around our joints (the largest ones are in the…

Sun safety – describes a range of behaviors that include wearing wide brimmed hats that cover the face and neck;…

The term “anemia” is quite broad, and simply means that there is a problem with a person’s red blood cells…

Just as most people don’t know much about their spleens, they also know very little about their lymphatic system. Perhaps it’s…

The thyroid gland is responsible for controlling our metabolism, and as such, it is often blamed for causing all manner…

In my last health tip I described how blood is circulated around the body. I mentioned that poor circulation can…