Atrial fibrillation (also called AFib or AF) is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. In fact, having AFib makes you up to five times more likely to have a...

From cutting down on sugar, fat, and carbohydrates, to drinking lots and lots of water, it is time to become healthy. And this can be easily done with a few changes in our regular diet. Still, confused about how to turn into a healthy diet...

Upon arrival into the wonder that is India, one begins to sense a pulsating rhythm that seemingly orchestrates this multi-tiered democracy of over one billion inhabitants. Clearly, it is impossible to look in a single direction and capture all of...

By gaining a better understanding of the allergies caused by pets, you may be able to find a healthier coexistence with your furry friend. According to The Humane Society, 62 percent of American households have at least one pet. Yet, an estimated...

While it may seem a common practice to schedule a remake of your home or office, you might want to consider giving your body a tune-up as well by detoxing — a process that is rooted in many traditional health practices such as ayurvedic and...

Everybody's well aware that over the last decade, green tea has become a very popular beverage of choice. So why is green tea so popular? Is it a health elixir? Well, research has shown that drinking green tea can be beneficial to your health in...

Does anyone ever get their fill of chocolate? One does need to bring awareness to the leading cause of death in the United States, which is "cardiovascular" disease. One in every three deaths is from heart disease and stroke, equal to 2,200...

Discover Magazines 4th Annual Power Women SD® Celebration scheduled for September 24th at the Hilton Del Mar celebrates the accomplishments of San Diego women business owners and career professionals. The evening's activities will include live and lively entertainment, a hosted wine bar, catered heavy hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, vendors offering a variety of fashionable items, the...

Whichever your chosen airline to take you across the pond, be it East or West, arrival at your first destination will without doubt have you adjusting to a new time zone, which for most is a wear on the body. Most travelers tend to plan rather...

Mushrooms are a wonder food. There are more than 2500 varieties in cultivation. They are easy to cook, low in calories and good for your health. With the great number of varieties, the options are many and preparation is easy. It is easy to...