35 Riskiest Medical Procedures

A risky medical procedure

Even the safest medical procedures carry a few risks, but there are some that are more dangerous than others. From breast reductions to circumcision, we take a look at 35 of the riskiest treatments around.

Health Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

symptoms you shouldnt ignore

This guide will walk you through 20 specific symptoms that warrant closer attention, explain what they might mean, and provide insights to help you have a more informed and productive conversation with your doctor. Taking charge of your health starts with knowing what to watch out for!

Biggest Factors That Increase Your Risk of a Stroke

biggest factors that increase your risk of a stroke

As we age, we become more prone to various sicknesses and physical ailments, and strokes are more likely to happen, but they can occur at any age. There are some precautions you can take to prevent such an event from happening. To keep a stroke from sending you to the next life, your first step is knowing what factors can spur it on. Some key points include obvious factors, such as smoking and high obesity, but others are not so obvious, such as gender and physical inactivity. Keep reading to find out what can cause a stroke, so you’re sure never to implement such factors.

15 Bad Habits That Are Aging You Faster

bad habits that are aging you faster

Aging is never a fun concept to think about. While it's inevitable, there are ways you can slow it down if not wholly, then at least physically. But there are also habits you may have that can accelerate the aging process. Don’t worry, though, because we’ve compiled a list of such habits so you can become knowledgeable about practices you were unwittingly utilizing, such as bad posture or overusing headphones. Keep reading to find out more habits that are aging you faster and ways you can stop doing them.

10 Common Parasites You Could Have Right Now

common parasites

Here’s a comforting thought: you might not actually be alone in your own body right now. Parasites are far more common than most people realize, and they don’t care about your personal boundaries, your hygiene routine, or your expensive probiotic supplements.

15 Everyday Habits That Are Secretly Raising Your Blood Pressure

high blood pressure monitor

Blood pressure reflects the force of blood pushing against artery walls. When that force remains elevated for extended periods, it increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and other serious complications. Fortunately, there are things you can do to prevent high blood pressure and its long-term consequences for your health.