Have you ever been woken up in the middle of the night by a strong cramp in your leg that felt as if it was going to tear your muscle apart? A nighttime spasm or tightening of a muscle is a common, usually harmless, occurrence that most often affects muscles of the calf, thigh or foot.

It can cause a lot of pain and steal away a chunk of your precious sleep. Although no one is immune to them, cramps are more common in older people, and about 1 in 3 people over the age of 60 experience them regularly.

There is absolutely no reason to be ashamed of being overweight or unhappy with your physical well-being. In the high paced society we live in, it’s difficult to juggle a job, personal issues, and a social life, all while focusing on a strict diet and fitness routine. As a matter of fact, in 2013 over 150 million Americans were classified as either obese or overweight.

Many women experience menstrual cramps just before or during their period. So, having abdominal cramping but no period can cause worry and anxiety. The reasons for stomach cramps with no period are usually connected with a woman’s reproductive system. So, pregnancy, ovulation, or a more serious condition of the womb like endometriosis can all cause cramps but no period. However, abdominal cramps with no menstruation can also be caused by digestive problems, appendicitis, or even stress.

We all know that getting a good night’s sleep is vital for our health, and I’ve already written about it in my article about the dangers of sleep deprivation. But did you know that your sleeping position may affect your general health?

Natural Tooth Repair Method could Revolutionize Dental Treatments

Researchers from the King’s College in London discovered a way to stimulate tooth repair using an Alzheimer’s drug. The medical study “Promotion of natural tooth repair by small molecule GSK3 antagonists” was published in 2017.

With the rising popularity of nose piercing, the last thing that you expected was that a bump would appear on the pierced nose. Nose piercing bump can be unsightly and if it becomes infected, it can turn red, swollen, and fill up with pus. Some nose piercings develop bumps like keloids or granulomas. Of course, you want to know how to get rid of the bump on your nose as quickly as possible. After all, the nose stud was supposed to enhance your appearance, not cause an inflamed red lump on your nose.

According to a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, the average person spends more than half of his or her waking hours in activities that require sitting (watching TV, commuting to and from work, sitting at a computer, etc).

According to a scientific report published in the medical journal, Current Cardiovascular Risk Rep, sitting too much can be as harmful as secondhand smoking.

A team of researchers from Italy have discovered what could be the cure for age-related vision loss. Not only did their research show that this popular food product could prevent vision loss, but it actually reversed vision loss in study participants with age-related macular degeneration.

Frozen shoulder, also known as Adhesive capsulitis (AC), is a painful condition of the shoulder persisting more than 3 months. This inflammatory and painful shoulder condition is accompanied by a gradual progressive stiffness and significant restriction of range of motion (usually external rotation). However, some people may develop frozen shoulder symptoms suddenly. Complete recovery could be extremely slow and may even take up to 2 to 3 years.