Health and Fitness Tips

Pennsylvania could be closer to joining the 23 other U.S. states that have passed medical marijuana legalization than ever before. A bill that would allow Pennsylvanians with eligible health conditions to take advantage of the benefits of medicinal marijuana has re-entered the state Senate — and even has backing from Governor Tom Wolf. According to […]

There are a variety of different aches and pains that can affect a person over the course of their lives, from muscle pain after strenuous activity to chronic back pain. However, most people agree that arthritis pain is among the worst conditions you can experience. This problem is caused by inflammation of the joints, which […]

Testosterone deficiency is when a man’s body has a lower-than-usual amount of testosterone. It is formally defined as having 300ng/dL (nanograms per deciliter) of total testosterone and less than 5 ng/dL of free testosterone, which is a special kind of hormone. Studies have shown that up to 25% of all men over 30 have some […]

Do you suspect that you might be pregnant? If so, and it’s your first time, you may feel very confused at the moment and unsure of what the next step is. However, you’re not alone. As many as half of all women experience an unplanned pregnancy before the age of 45. Fortunately, there are many […]

Currently, 23 U.S. states have adopted legislation that allows for their residents to legally use marijuana as an alternative, non-addictive form of medicine to alleviate their illnesses and ailments. As a result, more Americans than ever before in history have access to this type of medicine — and with more states on the path to […]

Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin disorder which features chronic inflammation on the head and chest. When found on the scalp, the condition can vary from mild dandruff to thick scales, while patches on the face and trunk will usually feature powdery or greasy scales near prominent sebaceous glands. The cause of seborrheic dermatitis is […]

“Sometimes the things we can not change end up changing us,” touts every blog out there aimed at inspiring those who are battling infertility. After struggling to create a child, all kinds of things are called into question: womens health, the helpfulness of assisted reproductive technology, whether we’ve (perhaps far too early) entered the first […]

If you’re an athlete or work with athletes, you’ve probably heard the term “sports medicine.” Many assume that the primary practitioners in this field are either physicians or physical therapists. But actually, there are quite a few more areas of healthcare dedicated to fitness and treating or preventing injuries in athletes. Here are some you […]