Water is life. Perhaps a good proof of this is that our bodies are made up of 60% of this colourless and tasteless yet very precious commodity. While an average person can survive up to 3 weeks without food, surviving over 4 days without clean water is barely impossible. The body is constantly losing water...Read More
Becoming a mother can be equal parts exciting and terrifying. You want what’s best for your little one, but as a first-timer, you’re learning everything on the job (and probably without a full-night’s rest). You likely have a ton of questions about what to expect after giving birth and what things to keep in mind!...Read More
Every day, 18 people die while waiting for a heart, liver, kidney, lung or other vital organ transplant. Despite this need, most individuals don’t opt to donate their organs. In 2009, only 37 percent of U.S. residents age 18 and over were registered organ donors, according the conducted survey. That survey also found that while...Read More
Cluster headaches are very severe headaches, more so even than migraines. Healthcare providers consider both types of headaches primary headaches, rather than secondary headaches. The difference: Primary headaches: Start because of a response from the part of the brain that communicates pain. A primary headache is its own health challenge, not part of a larger...Read More