Heart disease: what are the differences between men and women?
For a very long time, women were not taken into consideration when research was conducted on heart diseasae. Nor were they taken seriously when they went to their doctors with health...
How to prevent getting sick from the flu
You can prevent germs from making you ill in two ways: prevent entry into the body by careful hygiene, and if they do get in, make sure your body’s natural immune system is able to fight these germs, so they...
What causes night blindness?
People with night blindness experience poor vision at night or in dimly lit environments, for which the medical term nyctalopia is used. Although the term “night blindness” implies that you can’t see at night, this isn’t the...
Symptoms and natural treatments of indigestion
Indigestion or heartburn can happen when your body has trouble digesting food. Anyone can get it on occasion, or it can be an ongoing problem. Heartburn is especially prominent in December with so many...
How to prevent or treat varicose veins with natural remedies?
Sometimes it seems like varicose veins come out of nowhere when you’re least expecting it. Most people over the age of 60 have some degree, and usually they’re not a big deal. But they could...
What causes gall stones and how to get rid of them?
Many people suffer from gallstones. While it's possible to have gallstones and not know it, severe cases can lead to rupturing of the gallbladder and even death. Understanding your gallbladder and...
Oral health is a reflection of our overall health
On March 20 we celebrated the International Oral Health Day'. According to the dentist Richard Kohsiek, who's a board member of the Royal Dutch Dental Association, we should think more often about the...
What is PSA?
Every year, thousands of men are told they have a high PSA level, after undergoing a routine screening test. The most important and most concerning cause of an elevated PSA is prostate cancer. However, prostate cancer is only one of many...