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Melatonin is a natural hormone produced by a pineal gland in your body. This pea-sized gland is found just above the middle of the brain.  This gland stays inactive during the day and gets turned on by the SCN when the sun goes down i.e., during the night (around 9 pm). Melatonin levels in the…

Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States.  “More than 610,000 Americans die of it annually; that’s one in every four deaths.” The high-risk factors that affect your heart health are smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and a lack of exercise. It must be a surprise for…

Anemia is the most common condition throughout the world. It affects an estimated 24.8 percent of the world’s population. Anemia is a condition when your body doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout your body. Basically, the red blood cells contain hemoglobin that holds oxygen together. Symptoms of Anemia The various…

Liver is one of the largest internal organs that work regularly. It has 500 different roles. One of the main functions of the liver is to break down food to generate energy for the body. It helps in getting rid of the waste products. What happens when you drink alcohol? When you drink, only 20…

Approx. half of the Americans are taking supplements to get an adequate amount of minerals for their body. We know supplements can improve your health, but taking them in large doses can lead to potential side-effects if not taken as recommended by your doctor. Here are four supplements that you must take carefully. #1. Vitamin…

Men’s and women’s bodies have different needs. Men require more nutrients in comparison to women. No matter you’re working out daily or eating a healthy diet, there are chances that you might be missing out some necessary nutrients. A daily dose of supplement can help bridge that gap. Here are some vitamins and minerals that…

Vitamins and minerals are essential for every woman for the proper functioning of the body. Everyone tries their best to get the recommended amount of minerals through their diet, however, most of the people fail. To keep yourself loaded with enough amount of vitamins and minerals, women should add supplements to their diet. Still wondering…

What is Bronchiolitis? Bronchiolitis is an infection in the lungs caused by a virus. It affects small breathing tubes of children of age less than two years. Cause of Bronchiolitis Bronchiolitis can be caused due to many viruses, but the most common virus to cause bronchiolitis in kids every winter is the Respiratory syncytial virus…

What Is Bronchiolitis? Bronchiolitis is a lung infection that is common among infants and young children. It’s caused by a virus (Respiratory syncytial virus or RSV) that affects the smallest air passages in the lungs (bronchioles). The bronchioles are responsible to control airflow in your lungs. When they get infected or damaged, they can swell…

Constipation is considered as difficulty in passing stools or decrease in the frequency of bowel movements. The cause of constipation may vary from person to person. The reason can be varied, including staying dehydrated, poor diet, and mechanical issues like an obstruction in the intestine. Symptoms Of Constipation The various symptoms of constipation are: Pain…