What is collagen? Collagen is an essential factor in the process of creating amino acids which support the health of the skin, hair, nails, joints and other tissues in the body. According to the medical knowledge of the human body, such component makes up more than 80% of the connective tissues and 30% of protein. […]
Seniors: 5 Must-Have Dietary Supplements for Proactive Health
Today’s seniors are nothing like their previous generations. According to a USNews article entitled, “How to Profit from Aging Baby-Boomers”, this older generation is living healthier, more active lives. The focus on health and fitness is evident as seen in a national survey where 40 percent of seniors put physical health as the foremost concern […]
The Health Benefits of Podiatry
When appraising the most common or pressing types of health issue in the UK, conditions pertaining to feet tend not to feature in the top 10. There are several reasons for this; from the sense of embarrassment that we often have about our feet to the lack of serious conditions that directly affect this area […]
Read This For Your Better Bone Health!
Your skeletal system comprises of 206 immaculately placed bones that provide you all the kinds of functionalities. Imagine if a firm handshake or a little slip on the pavement could put you, or your children, at risk of fracture. While the possibility is scary, it can also be true if you have ‘Osteoporosis’. A skeletal […]
Problem Solving Stuff for Summer
I’ll admit it: I’m a fixer. Whenever there’s a problem at hand for myself or those around me I’m compelled to resolve it. All the better if I actually have the right merch for the occasion. Luckily, the marketplace is teeming with items designed to solve problems and resolve common annoyances, including those particularly well-suited […]
Osteoarthritis and Paget’s Disease of Bone – Differences You Must Know
Osteoarthritis and Paget’s disease of the bone are completely different conditions but have symptoms that are similar to one another. Paget’s disease of the bone usually causes disruption of the normal bone recycling process where the old bone tissues are replaced with new bone tissues. After a long period of disruption the affected bones become […]