Non-healing wounds, or chronic wounds, affect an estimated 6.5 million Americans each year. Non-healing wounds — defined as those which don’t heal for about three months — are more prevalent in people suffering from such diseases as diabetes and obesity. Chronic wounds include various ulcers that develop on the leg and foot, as well as […] Read more

New York City hospitals are expecting an explosion of coronavirus patients this week. This distressing news comes even as the city’s mayor, Bill de Blasio, on Friday lauded the statewide clampdown Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued Friday. The statewide measure is designed to slow the spread of Covid-19. But thus far, confirmed infections are growing by […] Read more

“Adrenal fatigue” is a term applied to a collection of nonspecific symptoms, such as body aches, fatigue, nervousness, sleep disturbances and digestive problems. But, is it a real thing, and if so, what exactly is it? The term “adrenal fatigue” was coined in 1998 by James Wilson, PhD, a naturopath and expert in alternative medicine. […] Read more

Always overworked and underpaid, now more than ever, how we treat our healthcare workers will define the nation’s survivability of the coronavirus crisis. The global wave of Covid-19 is about to crash all over the country—and the weak point in what happens next is the nation’s healthcare workers. Or rather, the health of the nation’s […] Read more

Who know that the last time I asked my kid to “pull my finger” I was actually doing something good for my health! That’s right, letting one rip, while it can be embarrassing in social situation, can do your body some good. Here are five surprising health benefits of flatulence, more commonly known as “farting.” […] Read more

The headline seems to be the contention of the folks at MSNBC.  They are airing a new “food show” to replace Parts Unknown with Anthony Bourdain when the host committed suicide in 2018. This time it is a show called “What’s Eating America” hosted by a chubby ex-alcoholic named Andrew Zimmern.  What could go wrong […] Read more

As an upfront disclaimer, I am NOT offering medical advice or suggesting that you ignore the dangers of the latest flu – the Coronavirus.  You should listen to the advice of your doctor and even television doctors.  Do what you think is right, reasonable and sensible. Before offering my analysis, I should note that I […] Read more

New research findings suggest that sex education programs in schools are actually encouraging teens to have more sex! According to the Daily Caller, a global research review of school based comprehensive sex education programs found “very little effectiveness from these programs and instead found increased sexual activity.” The review, conducted by the Institute for Research […] Read more

Chances are as you are reading this you may not be feeling so well. If not yourself you probably know someone who is or has been “out sick” the past few days. Perhaps one reason that so many of us are so much sicker so often these days, is that we are living in a […] Read more

Do you went to live to be 100 years old or more? Then, “take a hike!” Or, at least a good brisk walk! Medical professionals and fitness experts agree that walking is one of the easiest, simplest and cost free ways to sneak exercise into a busy schedule as it can be done virtually anywhere, […] Read more