We all would rather prevent a disease than have to deal with curing a disease. One way to prevent disease is to make sure that you have a strong immune system. A weak immune system increases your risk for disease and infection. (...)

Canker sores are mouth ulcers are an open sore found in the loose skins in the lips, cheeks, roof floor, and the underside of the tongue. Sores can be found on the soft palate and the tonsil areas too. Many causes are found for canker sores in the mouth. (...)

When you hiccup, your diaphragm and the muscles near to it convulse, causing you to briefly gulp air. This causes the glottis to slam shut which makes the "hic" noise. Once the hiccups start unless you can stop them right away they usually go on for at least 63 times...

Arthritis strikes many individuals of all ages and can be very painful and debilitating. Arthritis affects the joints and bones. There are more than 200 different types of arthritis with the two major ones being osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. (...)

Stress is unfortunately a common by-product of modern life. We can experience stress at work, at school, in our relationships, and from peer-pressure. Stress is how our body reacts to physical, emotional, mental or social conditions that are affecting us. (...)

If you have ever had a hangover you know that relief it uppermost in your mind. 75% or more of those who drink alcoholic beverages experience hangover symptoms the next morning. Typical symptoms of a hangover are headache, stomach upset, vomiting, a bad taste in your...

Headaches are a fact of life. Many suffer from this malady including children. Headaches are a pain felt in several areas or one spot in the head. It can be mild, or be severe. You may have one occasionally or suffer from headaches every day. (...)

Doctors often advised patients they had hypertension when their blood pressure went above 140/90. That number has been significantly lowered and the reading for hypertension is now 130/80 and prehypertension is when the blood pressure is 120/80. (...)