Disease

Corporate environments are more stressful than ever before. The modern world is fast paced and cut throat, and that kind of ongoing stress can have a strong negative effect on your wellness and wellbeing. A team of management…

A lesser known disease, Wilson’s disease is an inherited condition that is caused by too much copper accumulating in your liver, brain and other vital organs. The medical term for Wilson’s disease is hepatolenticular degeneration. Copper is…

A dog is as much a part of the family as anyone else, and keeping his or her wellness as a top priority is vital if you want to enjoy a long and happy relationship with your pet. One of the biggest threats to your dog’s…

If the truth must be told, right now no one really knows what causes fibromyalgia. Some medical experts believe that it’s a type of autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells. Other people theorize…

Bipolar disease is a common health problem affecting the mental/emotional wellness of both men and women of all ages. Their wellbeing is affected by extreme mood swings, and the condition is also known as manic depression. The…

There are many different disease that people have to live with, some of which are quite common and well known, while others are little known and sometimes not well understood. These six diseases commonly occur in human populations around…

New research has found that rheumatoid arthritis greatly increases your risk of having both a pulmonary embolism and a deep vein thrombosis. This adds to an already extensive list of health concerns associated with rheumatoid arthritis, and…

Even as the looming impact of Alzheimer’s disease on society becomes a more and more dire health concern, wellness experts are still optimistic about the potential of research into the disease. Leading scientists on early detection and…

If you are suffering from some kind of sexual dysfunction, your wellness and wellbeing may be at the root of the problem. Two studies, both published in the past week, have revealed that there is a link between chronic diseases and erectile…

The chances are that you dog does a lot of weird stuff, and that’s just why you love her, but how do you know when her little quirks are actually a sign that her wellbeing is in trouble? She’s not just man’s best friend; she’s family, so…

According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the average American will live to the age of 78.5 years. But what do you do if you want to live another 20 years on top of that and see in the century marker? There are the…

When you open up your home to a new furry little friend, it can do wonders for your wellbeing. Your pet can teach your children about responsibility, get you exercising more by going for walks, and even enhance your emotional wellness.…

Using pesticides doesn’t only have an impact on your environmental wellness; it might also threaten your mental wellbeing. This is according to a new study from researchers at UCLA, who have found that a common combination of farm chemicals…

As well as being one of the biggest threats to sexual wellbeing, HIV is one of the most serious threats to the emotional and psychological wellness of those affected. This is because once you have become infected, you not only…

Recent reports have shown that HIV is the biggest threat to the sexual health and wellness of gay men, and can also affect their mental wellbeing. These same reports have also suggested that the rates of HIV infection amongst the gay male…

Alzheimer's disease was named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer. It was originally called presenile dementia when first discovered in 1901. A female patient of Dr. Alzheimer's had developed unusual short term memory loss. After…

Are you worried that you have put your sexual health at risk and may have contracted an STI? If you have had unprotected sex with someone who’s medical history you do now know, you have certainly put your wellness and wellbeing at risk.…

Brushing at least twice daily, for at least two minutes at a time, is important to your overall health. In fact, as the following examples prove, the links between oral hygiene and the health of various parts of the body are often…

Your mum probably used to tell you off for snacking between meals but not only is the odd snack here and there beneficial for weight loss and your general wellbeing, it can also help your anti-ageing wellness. It's healthier to eat little…

Nowadays advances in the fields of health, wellness and wellbeing are allowing humans to live longer than ever before. Many of the diseases that killed off our ancestors prematurely have now been wiped out due to medical advances such as…

Recent results from a sexual health survey show that the rate of HIV infections amongst the gay male population of London is soaring. Sexual health workers claim that the wellness and wellbeing of men in London’s gay community is being…

Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder which generally affects people in their 40s or 50s, and primarily affects the brain - it results in a gradual loss of control of movement, memory and general mental ability. This condition is also…

A common sexually transmitted disease, gonorrhoea is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. There are a number of different strains of this germ, but antibiotic-resistant ones have become far more common as the number of cases of…

Many people taking vitamins, minerals and supplements on a daily basis, believing that in doing so, they are benefiting their wellness and wellbeing. Unfortunately, a new book claims that these products are all a bit of a con. Worst of all,…

For older people, those who live alone or even happy families, pets can be wonderful enrichers of wellness, providing love, companionship, exercise and entertainment for many years. Now, a new study has shown that owning one type of pet in…

By Brooke Chaplan The home is where families feel the most comfortable and relaxed. It is the place where you are tucked away from the world, safe within your own haven. But germs can post a threat to your health and…

By Brooke Chaplan Everyone knows the bathroom is home to some of the most germ-ridden spots in your house, but you might be surprised to discover what other places are a hotspot for disease. Not all of them are as…

In honour of the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day, the Earth Day Network has launched a global digital campaign, dubbed The Faces of Global Climate Change, which uses social media to highlight the impact of climate change on environmental…

  We tend to think only of humans where vaccines are concerned, assuming that pets are able to fight off any disease they may encounter. However, this is not actually the case, and there are various illnesses which could prove to be…

According to a new report, people who suffer with celiac disease are at risk for developing osteoporosis later on in their life. This may be due to the fact that those with the condition do not correctly absorb calcium and vitamin D into…