Risks

It has only been within the last decade or so that the dangers of asbestos have been brought to the public’s attention. Until recently, most buildings, even schools and hospitals, utilized asbestos as insulation. Once the dangers of this…

There are many enticing prospects with testosterone therapy. Not only does the therapy enhance your sexual health with a boosted libido and bags of energy, but other areas of your wellbeing can also improve thanks to testosterone’s ability…

If your facial skin has started to become loose and saggy, you might start thinking about ways to improve your anti-ageing wellness. A lot of women turn to face lifts to reduce excess skin in the cheeks, jaw and neck, or to decrease the…

Once a taboo subject and still relatively controversial, anal sex has gained a reputation due to the evidence surrounding it that the sexual practice leads to anal cancer. This practice involves receiving someone in the bottom, specifically…

When triathlete Warren Cornwall, 42, crossed the finish line at the age-group national championships in Burlington, Vermont, other participants weren’t so lucky. Cornwall heard of at least 14 casualties during that race and he notes, ‘Maybe…

If you are one of the millions suffering from chronic arthritis, then the news of dud painkillers and pseudo-drugs are not entirely encouraging. That being said, there are many ways to ease pain with less side-effects, reduced…

The safety of our food is paramount but concerns continue to grow about the effects of chemicals used in food production on our health. It’s important to know where our food is coming from and what potential risks there are from the…

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…

Drinking is known to induce a wide variety of damaging effects, and the hazards are much worse when consumption occurs during the formative teenage years. This overview explores how alcohol can permanently derail the lives of young people,…

Checking your breasts for lumps or any unusual signs should be a regular part of your routine. Doing this once a month, and having a yearly check up with your doctor, can help you find a problem quickly, which means you can better look out…

Calcium supplements are a popular way for many people to ensure they get enough of the essential mineral daily. While concerns have been raised in the past about the effects of excess calcium in the blood, two recent studies have now linked…

The danger of becoming dependent on pills is nothing new to those prescribed medication. If you've ever had a root canal or have trouble sleeping, the bottles you pick up from the pharmacy are plastered with warnings about overuse. Indeed,…

Your job could put you at risk of developing work-related asthma. A new study has revealed the jobs that carry the greatest risk for adults aged over 50 are those involving cleaning agents, farming, printing and hairdressing. There are…

Obesity is a condition which vastly affects your health in a number of ways, but when you’re pregnant it can be extremely damaging to both you and your baby’s health. There are a number of possible complications and risks attached to…

If you have asthma that is table, you run the risk of exacerbating your condition if you stop taking the inhaled steroids you have been prescribed, say researchers at the renowned Mayo Clinic in the US. The low-dose inhaled…

When it comes to your urinary wellness, you may have heard that cranberry juice can give you a boost. True, cranberry juice can benefit your sexual health, and overall wellbeing, in a number of ways, but that’s not to say that you should…

As with all chronic-illnesses, there are many factors responsible for the onset of coronary heart-disease. Some are beyond your control such as age and hereditary factors, but others such as the nature of your lifestyle - can be changed.…

Women have a vast choice of birth control, with everything from pills to patches readily available to protect female sexual health and wellness. For the guys, however, the vasectomy is the closest thing modern medicine has come to an…

Everyone wants a brilliant, white smile. These days, there are endless tricks and methods for teeth whitening, however the problem is that not all of these methods are safe. Before you try any smile enhancing tricks, do your research so you…

Complementary wellness has seen a surge in popularity over recent years, but how do you know if it’s right for you? Before you put your wellbeing in the hands of alternative therapies, it's important to be aware of your underlying…

A new weight loss trend has caused wellness experts to speak out about the risks and low probability of achieving such a goal. Specialists are saying that women are putting their wellbeing at risk by attempting to become so slender that…