You’ve most likely heard about the thyroid at some point, but you may not really understand what it does. In fact, the thyroid remains an abstract concept to many people until they are diagnosed with a thyroid disorder. Hypothyroidism is a common thyroid disorder that occurs when your thyroid isn’t producing enough of the hormones […]
In the US, few things are so obsessed over as weight. There seems to be a diet for everything. The apple diet, the low-carb diet, the paleo diet, they all sound good on paper. But do they actually work? It depends. More and more, research is showing that a customized diet is much more effective […]
Getting older generally isn’t easy for anyone. While wisdom is supposed to come with age, it often doesn’t outweigh the negative changes that happen on the outside and inside of the body. Facial wrinkles and gray hair can decrease confidence. Weight management may become a struggle, even if the same diet and exercise habits are […]
Very few people can say they’ve never suffered from heartburn. But for those who suffer from chronic heartburn, also known as acid reflux, it can be debilitating. The medical term for acid reflux is gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. Its common name comes from the well-known burning it causes in the chest. And while most […]