dehydration

It’s normal to experience thirst after eating something salty or spicy, when it’s hot outside, or after engaging in physical activity. According to WebMD, it’s the body’s way of “telling you that it’s running low on water, which it needs to work well.” If the sensation is persistent and continues even after drinking something, or […]

Known medically as polyphagia, such extreme hunger is often an indication of underlying health concerns such as poor diet to unhealthy personal habits. If you regularly find yourself anxious for your next meal, even after just eating, here are seven possible reasons why.

Embarking on an international trip is an exciting time. The stress of planning is done and the plane has taken off; time to sit back and relax. But several hours later while getting settled at the destination is when the effects of jet lag can take hold, making it difficult to enjoy the first few […]

Muscle cramps tend to last for only a brief period of time, ranging from a couple of seconds up to around 15 minutes. And with the help of these five home remedies, you’ll be back to your regular activities again in no time.

We’re coming into the warmer season, and for states that are already relatively warm for most of the year, that means they’ll be especially hot. While that means sipping beverages on patios and lounging on beaches, it also means certain health considerations. Enjoying the sun and outdoors during the late spring and summer (and into […]

‘Tis the season for freezing your butt off, and in some cases in can be a lot worse than getting the shivers. Hypothermia is basically the deficit of your body’s heat production and the rate of heat it’s producing—if it can’t keep up, you’ve got a problem. Hypothermia is often associated with falling in cold […]