A healthy bladder is key to good overall health. Certain foods and drinks (such as soda, artificial sweeteners, caffeine, spicy food and tomato-based foods) can irritate the bladder and affect how it signals your body to urinate.

Keeping a balanced diet that includes plenty of high-fiber …

There are a number of human foods that are safe for cats to eat. These include vegetables such as cucumbers, steamed broccoli and carrots. They can also enjoy pieces of melon or deseeded watermelon, and hard cheeses like parmesan in moderation.

Cooked beef is a healthy …

You probably already know that a big meal or snacking on the wrong foods just before bed can negatively impact your sleep. But did you know that what you eat and drink before bed can also impact how well you sleep?

Foods that contain too much …

A diet that's high in processed and packaged convenience foods sends cholesterol levels skyrocketing. To lower bad cholesterol, limit trans fats found in biscuits, some breakfast sandwiches, microwave popcorn, doughnuts and fried fast foods; cut out salt by cooking with canola, safflower, sunflower or olive (extra …

Many dog owners want to add human food to their pet’s diet for extra nutrition. However, it’s important to know what foods are safe for dogs to eat and which ones should be avoided.

Lean meats without bones and skin, vegetables like carrots, and …

Spinal decompression is a nonsurgical treatment for lower back pain, neck pain, sciatica and bulging herniated discs. It helps the spine move properly, reducing pressure on discs in the vertebrae and relieving nerves.

It is a gentle therapy that bypasses the body's natural reaction to prevent …

The best methods to control IBS involve dietary and lifestyle changes. Talk to your doctor about an individualized plan for you.

Many people with IBS have trouble digesting certain sugars called FODMAPs (fermentable oligo-, di- and monosaccharides and polyols). A low-FODMAP elimination diet may help.

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A diagnosis of SMA can have a profound impact on your life. You will need long term multidisciplinary healthcare and support to maintain your independence and quality of life.

Most kinds of SMA are caused by changes (mutations) in the gene called SMN1. This gene makes …

Cancer can start in many places in the body. Sometimes it spreads to the lungs from other parts of the body.

When you breathe in, air goes into your lungs through your windpipe (trachea). Your lungs are lined with tubes called bronchi. These bronchi branch into …

There are a lot of bad habits that can cause poor skin. Things like junk food diets, smoking and forgetting to apply sunscreen can all lead to premature aging, dull skin and clogged pores.

Good skin care starts with changing bad habits. Here are some of …