Health Blog

Whatever our age, we all want to continue to look as young as possible.

While our chronological age is measured in years, our biological age will reflect how old our body really is.  And this can be influenced by several factors:

• Our genes.
• Our lifestyle.
• Our environment.

As we grow older, this does not always have to mean feeling older or acting older!

While we may not pay too much attention to the subject of hugging, we need to know that a hug from a partner, a close friend or a family member can mean so much.

This source of greeting or comfort can have positive effects on our brain and body.  There are so many reasons why hugs are good for your health and wellbeing.

Sadly, we are constantly exposed to toxins and pollutants...

These can be in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat and of course the products we use on our skin and in our homes.

Of course, over time these toxins and pollutants can accumulate in our bodies and even lead to health issues.

Ideally, we should regularly cleanse and detox our systems.  We share four ways in which we can do this.

A scar is the body's natural way of healing and replacing lost or damaged skin and is usually composed of fibrous tissue. Scars may be formed for many different reasons, including as a result of infections, surgery, injuries or inflammation of tissue. 

We share information on how to fade those scars...

According to recent research, our short term memory can benefit from exercise for the following twenty four hours.   So if we exercise every day, then such benefits can continue indefinitely!

But there are other suggestions we can follow too...

 Sadly, our hands will often be the first area to show our age.  They can betray us more than our neck, our chest, our face or even our gray hair!

As we age, the skin on our hands grows thinner and slacker with obvious bulging veins - and age spots.

Whether you suffer from spider veins, varicose veins or both, these are surprisingly common.

We share the signs and symptoms of both types of veins together with solutions...

Those who suffer from either of these conditions can become confused perhaps not realizing that hemorrhoids and anal fissures are different conditions.

• A hemorrhoid is when a vein in the anus becomes swollen.

• An anal fissure is when there is a tear or a crack in the anus.

Flat warts are the most common type of warts in children, usually appearing on the cheeks or forehead but they can also be seen on the backs of the hands and on the legs with the appearance of smooth, flat-topped, yellow-brown papules. They are pink, brown or yellowish in color. 

Find out more about how to prevent warts in children and how to get rid of them, safely and gently...