Augusta University HealthIt’s a waxy substance that most of us know this about: “Well, it’s bad for you.” But when it comes to cholesterol? That’s not quite the whole story. Did you know? Your body makes...
About 2 million people live with lupus here in the United States, and while it’s a disease that most people have heard of, it’s also one they don’t know much about. There’s a...
The Keto-Friendly Grocery List The ketogenic diet, often referred to as simply “keto,” has soared in popularity as many have found weight loss success with this low-carb/high-fat...
Imagine an infection that spreads like wildfire through your body. Your body reacts, hard, marching out an immune response to fight the infection. That triggers more inflammation...
Is It Just Snoring? Or Is It Sleep Apnea? Say you snore and regularly wake up tired and with a headache. It could be allergies, it could be the wrong type of pillow—but it could...
Ever heard of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)? If not, you probably have and weren’t aware that it’s most commonly called Lou Gehrig’s disease, after the...
It’s a fact: Kidney disease is becoming more common—and diet is a major reason. While some cases of kidney disease happen because of genetics and other conditions, the two main...
Tired of the same salt-and-pepper taste of your veggies and other meals and ready to turn over a new leaf in your cooking journey? Here are some herbs and spices to give a new...
We all know the most common method of checking if you’re dehydrated- the color of your pee. However, this is not the only sign our bodies give us when we become dehydrated...
Eating healthy starts at home. It’s a fact that just by cutting out restaurant or fast food meals, you can start seeing a slimmer waistline. But, that’s only if you have a kitchen...