Health Risks

Wellness enthusiasts and dieters worldwide have a certain level of disdain for carbs, but do carbs really deserve his bad reputation? Many people believe that it’s better for your weight loss, as well as your wellbeing, to eat foods that…

It’s easy to see how environmental wellness changes as urban areas develop; buildings and roads replace open land and vegetation, and once permeable and moist land becomes hard and dry. When this happens, you get what’s known as an urban…

A few moments of pleasure can easily turn into a lifetime of pain for unsuspecting drug addicts.Even after an addiction has been treated, the health effects of drug addiction can linger. Sadly, many drug users will inject, ingest or inhale…

Men who have sex with other men don’t often reveal their sexual practices or sexual orientation to their GP. But this lack of disclosure could lead to a number of health problems being overlooked, either through a lack of information or an…

New research has suggested that HIV treatments could be used to prevent the spread of disease in healthy people as well as those already infected. In a previous trial, targeting women in the commercial sex trade who are particularly at risk…

Mercury is released naturally from rocks, soil and volcanoes, so you may not consider it to be much of a wellness issue – how can something natural be damaging to your wellbeing? Unfortunately, human activities have supercharged the level…

With winter's harsh temperatures come some very real hazards. What many people may not realize is that several dangers can arise in the home during the coldest months of the year. The following are a few common health…

The contraceptive pill has hit the headlines recently for worrying claims that it could be a harmful medication. In a study carried out by Indiana University, researchers discovered that women taking the contraceptive pill felt less sexy…

While we're all a little guilty of gaining a few extra pounds from time to time, obesity is a far more serious condition. This is the heavy accumulation of fat in the body which increases your risk of other health problems and can seriously…

Men use the hormone testosterone to enhance their wellbeing in a variety of ways; some use it to lose weight, while others say it helps them improve their muscle wellness or energy. Either way, men in the US have touted testosterone as the…

Fad diets are common in today's image obsessed society, and celebrities often promote crazy weight loss formulas which we feel could be the answer to our prayers. However, they're often extremely dangerous for our health and can lead to…

The lungs are some of the most indispensable organs in the human body. Without them, it would be impossible to take in the life giving oxygen that makes human life possible. Unfortunately, there are many diseases and even substances which…

If you’re conscious about health and wellness, you may be taking a daily multivitamin. However, several recent independent studies have cast doubt on whether these pills really do anything to guard or improve your wellbeing. Multivitamins…

Britain’s climate is becoming increasingly unpredictable. And while it has always been a cold country in the winter, recent years have seen some very low temperatures and not always at the times that you might expect them. But just as snow…

Allergies and asthma attacks are a fact of life for many, but they don't have to make life totally miserable. If they get out of hand, allergies or asthma can not only cause discomfort, but they can lead to hospitalizations and other…

With all the myths around about diet and nutrition, it can be hard to know what to do for the best, to lose weight or to simply safeguard your wellness and wellbeing. For example, for ages we’ve been told that ‘carbs are bad’ and that a…

Contrary to popular opinion, not all fat is bad. In fact a certain level of body fat is imperative to our survival, it's a store of energy which our bodies will break down and use when we've not eaten in a while. What is dangerous is having…

If you want to achieve optimal health, you need to be on top of a combative regimen rather than sitting around waiting for a disease to occur. When you hit your 30s and beyond, it’s easy to put off good nutrition and exercise, and doctor…

In life, stressful situations occur. While we each have our own coping strategies, unfortunately, many turn to drugs and alcohol, and these substances can quickly become addictive. Once an addiction has claimed its stake on you or a loved…