Page 6 - Health Reference News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

How to recognize the signs and symptoms of gluten intolerance and get a proper diagnosis INSIDER 2/25/2021 insider@insider.com (Ava English,Kailey Proctor) © LaylaBird/Getty Images Some of the initial signs of gluten intolerance are gas and bloating. LaylaBird/Getty Images Gluten intolerance symptoms include gas, bloating, cramping, and fatigue.  While uncomfortable, gluten intolerance doesn't cause long-term health consequences like celiac disease.  If you think you have a gluten intolerance, talk to your doctor before you begin cutting gluten.  Gluten - the protein f...

What is equine therapy? How horses can help people cope with conditions ranging from autism to PTSD INSIDER 2/23/2021 insider@insider.com (Shaena Montanari,Andrea Stukey Colella) © Jan-Otto/ Getty Images Equine-assisted therapy may help those with conditions ranging from cerebral palsy to autism to PTSD. Jan-Otto/ Getty Images Equine therapy is provided by licensed professionals who incorporate horses into their treatment plans. People of all ages with diverse abilities can gain benefits from experiential equine-assisted therapy. A variety of equine-assisted therapies are...

How weight impacts your chances of getting pregnant INSIDER 2/23/2021 insider@insider.com (Kelly Burch,Veronique Tache) © Tetra Images/ Getty Images Being underweight or overweight can affect your fertility and your pregnancy. Tetra Images/ Getty Images Having a body mass index (BMI) that is too high or too low can impact your ability to conceive. If you are overweight or obese, losing weight can boost fertility and increase the chances of getting pregnant. Weight is closely linked to underlying fertility issues in both men and women. If you are trying to conceive, mainta...

Rash and mouth sores It may be hard to differentiate the initial symptoms of HIV from the flu or mono. If symptoms are accompanied by rashes and mouth sores, that's usually an indication that the cause is more likely an early stage of HIV than the common flu. Important: You can only contract HIV by coming in contact with the bodily fluids — such as blood, vaginal fluids, semen and pre-seminal fluid, rectal fluids, and breast milk — of an HIV-positive person. The transmission happens via contact through open wounds, direct injection, or a mucous membrane (mouth, vagina, tip of the penis, o...

11 brain foods that benefit memory, concentration, and mood INSIDER 2/19/2021 insider@insider.com (Lindsay Kalter,Kailey Proctor) © Photo by Cathy Scola/ Getty Images Brain foods like blueberries and fatty fish can improve cognitive function and memory if eaten regularly. Photo by Cathy Scola/ Getty Images "Brain foods" are the most helpful items to eat or drink for optimal brain health. The three best brain foods are blueberries, walnuts, and fatty fish. Vegetarians can get similar brain benefits from eating healthy fats like olive oil and avocados. The foods we eat can ...