Contrary to popular belief, it’s not only older adults who suffer from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Even younger ones may die if not treated immediately and if warning signs are ignored or not recognized. Many people have a misconception that SCA is a heart attack—it’s not. A heart attack happens when blood flow is restricted and blocked to the heart… Read More

Being a pet owner can improve the quality of your life in many ways, but keep in mind that this responsibility will require time and effort. When you adopt a dog, for example, you’ll have to allocate resources to ensure that they remain healthy all year long.  Keeping pets healthy this winter is an important responsibility that many first-time pet… Read More

If you love experimenting in the kitchen and trying out new recipes all the time, you have probably already got a favourite smoothie or juice recipe. Nevertheless, it’s always fun to try new things! Green juice and smoothies are constantly lauded as detoxifying gospel, but the science behind this claim is rarely explained in full. If you are looking to… Read More

The immune system has a primary role in defending your body against diseases. The system comprises several components, including the cells in your skin, tissues, bone marrow, body organs, and blood that when functioning correctly, should guard your body against harmful pathogens like viruses and reduce damage from noninfectious agents such as cancer. For your immune system to function as… Read More

Looking after your teeth is important because it’s something that doesn’t grow back after your adult teeth come through. It’s also essential to note that as you get older, your gums recede and so, therefore, have less strength to hold the teeth in place. Therefore, it’s important that both your gums and teeth are in a healthy position. Here are… Read More