Category: Health & Safety

10 Common Habits That Increase Risk of Kidney Dialysis

The trend of chronic kidney disease has been rising in the 21st century, affecting more than 10 percent of the population. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that one in seven Americans suffered from chronic kidney disease in 2021 (pdf). That same year, a total of 786,000 patients suffered kidney failure….


Immune System Complete Guide: This Is How Your Body Keeps out Bacteria and Viruses (Infographics)

There is an increasing number of infectious diseases circulating around the world, from influenza to SARS to COVID-19. Your immune system plays a key role in fighting off these infectious diseases. So how does the immune system work to fight viruses and bacteria? What factors affect your immunity? This article will answer all your questions…


What Are Electromagnetic Frequencies and How Do I Protect Myself?

The amount of electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) we are exposed to has skyrocketed in the last couple of decades. With 5G technology now fuelling the internet of devices, our near-constant use of smartphones, and ubiquitous hotspots, we must consider the ramifications that these long-term exposures bring. Unfortunately, experts have told us for years that EMFs are…


Misaligned Teeth Affect Chewing and Induce Periodontal Diseases

Malocclusions (bad bites) not only affect the facial appearance and shape of the face but also affect oral health and chewing function. Malocclusion occurs when the teeth are misaligned, including crowded teeth, gapped teeth, overbites, and crossbites. Malocclusion is caused by the size difference between the jaws and teeth and is most often hereditary. However,…


Children Left Vulnerable to Obesity Through Food Miseducation, Warns Doctor

The path to childhood obesity begins before birth and gets more complicated as children become the targets of food marketers who promise delicious fun with processed foods made with questionable and even disease-causing ingredients. Parents—many victims of the same influences—may hope schools and governments will educate and protect their children, but the reality is that…


Will We Eat Bugs? A French Biotech Firm Thinks So

The edible insect industry is booming. And although the thought of eating bugs may be unappealing, insect protein is already being used for aquaculture, livestock feed, pet foods, and many products intended for human consumption. Insects are also being hailed as a possible solution to world hunger as increasing populations, and limited resources become a…


Cardiac Arrest Complete Guide: Main Cause, 2 First Aid Moves to Prevent Death (Infographics)

Cardiac arrest, also known as asystole and sudden cardiac arrest, refers to the sudden loss of function and the stopping of the heart. The patient may or may not have been diagnosed with heart disease prior to cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest may occur suddenly or follow other symptoms; patients can easily die if proper first…


2 Types of Osteoarthritis and 4 Methods of Prevention

It is not uncommon for aging knees to make cracking or popping sounds when in motion, however, combined with knee soreness and stiffness from sitting for long periods of time or overuse, such symptoms could indicate osteoarthritis. Taiwanese geriatrician Dr. Yu-Hsieng Fu introduced four ways to prevent and improve the conditions of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is…


Alzheimer’s Disease May Be Linked to ‘Negative Energy,’ but 1 Practice Can Help

Summary of Key Facts Alzheimer’s disease has worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic involves negative emotions with negative energy The brain is an energy organ, and meditators boost the brain’s energy Meditation helps control negative emotions associated with negative energy Meditation can prevent Alzheimer’s Disease during the COVID-19 pandemic Alzheimer’s disease has emerged…


Protecting Yourself and Your Loved-Ones in the Face of a Chemical Disaster

The Ohio train derailment on February 3 highlights an essential fact of modern life that we all need to be prepared for: Our world runs, in large part, on toxic chemicals and we will inevitably be exposed to, either through the intentional use of everyday products, or accidental exposures like the train that was carrying…