Heart attack is the leading cause of death in the United States. Although a heart attack (or cardiac arrest) may be preceded by the symptoms of heart disease, some victims of heart attack are symptom-less until the day they have their first heart attack.

Most people today are aware of the dangers of smoking and the adverse effect it has on their health. In the UK, cigarette smoking is the greatest single cause of illness and premature death. Still, smoking remains one of the most prevalent habits.

A pinched nerve in your shoulder is used to describe shoulder pain or irritation caused by a pinched (compressed) nerve in the upper or middle part of your spine. The pinched nerve can also cause the shoulder pain and irritation to spread from your shoulder blade down your arm. Nerves in the upper part of your spine and neck can become entrapped and cause tingling sensations, shooting pains, or muscle weakness in the shoulder.

Certain Coca-Cola bottles claim that the drink contains no artificial flavors and chemical preservatives. This seems to be the company’s newest strategy to get the more health-conscious customers back on board.

The only problem is that the labeling is somewhat misleading. Coke contains the notorious phosphoric acid, which is essentially both an artificial flavor and a preservative, and has been linked to many health problems. It also contains other ingredients that are linked to depression, kidney damage, heart attacks and brain damage.

Vaginal dryness can be a distressing symptom of the menopause that causes itching, pain, and an increased risk of infection. A decrease in vaginal lubrication can be due to reasons such as low estrogen levels, medications and age. The best lubricants for women with menopause dryness that help to moisturize the genital area include vitamin E, aloe vera, coconut oil, and olive oil.

Most people in the United States will experience back pain at least once during their lives. I’m not talking just about lower back pain, but about upper back pain as well. I’ve written in the past about how to relieve back pain. My previous article was about what to do when you have a back pain but it’s far better to prevent the back pain from occurring! In this post I will teach you how to prevent back pain by doing 13 simple exercises.

it’s important to emphasize that the back exercises listed below should be performed when you are pain free. If you experience pain, or have any injury or medical condition it is best not to do these exercises until you see your doctor, chiropractor or a physical therapist. They can guide you on the appropriate exercises for your condition.

Nearly everyone gets a headache at some point of life. Headache is one of the most common medical complaints and more than 45 million Americans (about one in six) suffer chronic headaches each year.

What would you say if I told you there was a healthy and natural way to battle with annoying insomnia and get restful sleep each night? You don’t always need sleeping pills or big, sweeping dietary changes to improve your sleep.

Hot flashes and night sweats are some of the most common menopause symptoms that can last for many years. Natural remedies for hot flashes help to reduce the appearance of flushed red skin, excessive sweating, and a rapid heartbeat. Some good natural supplements for hot flashes include black cohosh, evening primrose oil, red clover, and vitamin E.