Healia Health Guides

What you need to know about common health conditions

Whooping Cough Guide

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a respiratory tract infection caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacterium. It is a highly contagious illness that can affect any age group but is most commonly

Atherosclerosis Guide

Atherosclerosis is a condition in which arteries — the vessels that carry blood and oxygen throughout your body — become lined with plaque. This process begins as early as childhood and progresses as we

More Guides

• Type 1 Diabetes Guide

• Diet and Nutrition Guide

• MRSA and Other Staph Infections Guide

• Outdoor Allergies Guide

• Anxiety Guide

• Stress Management Guide

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Guide

• Migraine Guide

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Guide

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Guide

Healia Health Blog

Our perspective on breaking health news

Take a Rest to Improve Memory

The key to a strong memory may be rest. Resting after learning something new appears to help create a stronger, more vivid memory. Information comes from a study by NYU assistant professor of psychology Lila Davachi and doctoral candidate Arielle Tambini. The study’s purpose was to examine the relationship between two parts of the brain related to memory—the hippocampus and…

Recent Blog Entries

• Mental Health Stigma May Hinder Workers From Seeking Help

  Worries over job security and the stigma attached to mental illness may be keeping workers…

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• Low-Carb Diet May Help Lower Blood Pressure

  A low-carb diet could do more than just shrink your waistline — it also may help lower…

• New Blood Test Could Tell Baby’s Gender As Early As Seven Weeks

  Parents-to-be everywhere may have another reason to jump for joy. A new, highly accurate blood…

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