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Presbyopia is a type of refractive error that is caused by changes in the lens of the eye as a result of the natural ageing process....

Most of us are familiar with the throbbing ache in your temples. Just another headache, right? Not so fast. "Migraines impact over 37...

You don’t have to strap into the Tilt-A-Whirl at the county fair or cram into a bus for a 3-hour trip through curvy mountain roads to...

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, gyms and fitness centers have been places where risk of transmission of the novel coronavirus is high....

Gout is a type of arthritis that develops when blood uric acid levels are abnormally high. The uric acid forms crystals in the joints,...

Getting enough sleep is essential for helping a person maintain optimal health and well-being. When it comes to their health, sleep is as...

A balanced diet is a diet that contains differing kinds of foods in certain quantities and proportions so that the requirement for...

When a person has sleep apnea, their breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. Symptoms include daytime sleepiness, loud...

Running may or may not be your favorite way to exercise. If you already enjoy running, there’s potentially the “runner’s high” to...

The Immune System—the Body’s Defense Against Infection To understand how COVID-19 vaccines work, it helps to first look at how our bodies...

Several Asian countries are experiencing unusually high numbers of dengue cases for this time of year. With the rainy season approaching,...

Aerobic or "with oxygen" exercises provide cardiovascular conditioning. The American Heart Association recommends a minimum of 30 minutes...

Healthy food and physical exercise onboard should become a part of every seafarer’s life as maintaining good health at sea is challenging...

FUEL YOUR BODY, FUEL YOUR SOUL There have been worrying concerns across the industry that in hard business times the feeding rates on...

A newer strain of COVID-19 is causing concern as cases are rising in California and across the U.S. The Delta variant, which originated...

What Is Diabetes mellitus (commonly known as diabetes)? Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin...

In a country frequently visited by typhoons, it’s no surprise that there is always demand for quality medicine for cough and cold. But...

Cardio workouts are an important component of your health and wellbeing. You do not have to spend hours at the gym to maintain your...

Testosterone is a misunderstood molecule. Our society links testosterone with body building, strength, virility, aggression, violence,...

When you’re shopping for cooking oil, reaching for olive oil is a no-brainer. Loaded with good-for-you monounsaturated fat, it’s a...