(Akiit.com) Anyone that’s ever suffered a serious injury or physical condition knows just how frustrating they can be. In many cases, we can adjust to the pain with time. The one thing that never gets easier, though, is the restrictions it puts on your life. This is especially true when trying ...

(Akiit.com) Alcohol, for better or worse, is a staple of western society. While most of us have had some great experiences that involved alcohol in some way, countless people lose their lives every year to drink driving. What’s so tragic about this issue is that it’s easily avoidable, and many people ...

(Akiit.com) Recently, as I waited to begin a healthcare town hall with my congressional colleagues, John Sarbanes and Dutch Ruppersberger, I was filled with gratitude for the neighbors who were filling the large meeting room to capacity on a Sunday afternoon. “These good people get it,” I thought to myself.  ...

(Akiit.com) Getting into sports is a great way to keep fit and enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle. It also comes with the added bonus of socialising and making new friends. You can get to know people who have a similar mindset and the same passions. Maybe, after taking the family ...

(Akiit.com) Adopting a child is not easy. It is a lot of things, but it is certainly not easy, and that is because there are a lot more complications. There is a lot more to think about, consider, weigh up and decide, and there are are a lot more eggshells involved. ...

(Akiit.com) Most people would agree that parents have a duty to ensure their kids remain fit and healthy. They also need to do the same thing for themselves. The last thing anyone wants is to become unfit and pass due to ill health while they’re children are still young. So, it’s ...

(Akiit.com) Most people fear the day that they suffer a bad injury. Of course, nobody wants to get hurt. That makes sense. But, it’s not the only reason that injuries can be bad. Injuries can often result in loss of finances or even quality of life. In this sort of situation, ...

(Akiit.com) A lot of people feign whiplash – but those of us that have really suffered it know that it can be a real pain in the neck. It’s caused by a sharp movement of the neck, which in turn causes muscles to tear and be damaged. If not treated properly, ...

(Akiit.com) Having bad breath can be an embarrassing issue. In some cases, it is completely harmless. In others, it’s a sign that there is a serious health issue that you must deal with. You can cover up bad breath, and that issue will still exist. It will still be present, and ...

(Akiit.com) #45 Trump made news again when he abruptly switched gears and said that he wouldn’t keep hands off Medicaid as he kind of, sort of promised to do during the campaign. Now, says Trump, it’s fair game for a quick assault, namely, the part of the program that some governors, ...

(Akiit.com) Our heart is the engine that keeps our body running. That’s why problems with the heart—such as coronary artery disease, high blood pressure or heart failure—can significantly impact a person’s well-being, and, at worst, be life-threatening. During February, American Heart Month, we were able to shine a spotlight on heart ...

(Akiit.com) Be honest. How often do you use time as an excuse for not paying your health as much attention as it deserves? If you’re always saying you haven’t got time to go to the gym, you don’t have time to cook at home, or you haven’t got enough hours in ...