May 18, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Perhaps the most dangerous health risk of teenage smoking is that the potential harm will grow with age. Most adult tobacco users who never kick the habit began smoking in their teens. The International Agency on Cancer Research relates that…
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May 18, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Asperger’s syndrome is categorized by the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual as an autism spectrum disorder. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) estimates that two in every 10,000 children develop Asperger’s syndrome, with boys more…
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May 18, 2015 Weight Management
Swimming is both a sport and recreational activity enjoyed by many people. However, not everyone has regular access to a swimming pool or the time to swim on a daily basis. You can perform exercises at home which, in addition…
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May 18, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Addicted avoidant personality disorder, or AvPD, encompasses the diagnosis of avoidant personality disorder and dual diagnosis. According to Sharon C. Ekleberry, MSW, LCSW, LSATP, an expert on co-occurring disorders, avoidant personality falls under the category of cluster C in…
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In 2009, 38 percent of the 16,830 kidney transplants were made possible by the bravery and generosity of living kidney donors. In that year, 6,388 lives were changed because of this life-saving act. All of those donors were willing to…
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Infants absorb everything around them because everything is new and exciting. HealthyChildren, an American Academy of Pediatrics website, reports that as infants begin to grow and change they become increasingly alert and interested in their surroundings. Infants thrive on being…
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May 18, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Most painkillers classify as one of three types: narcotic analgesics, non-narcotic analgesics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Doctors may prescribe other types of medicine to fight pain that are drugs primarily used for other conditions. Common painkillers include narcotics such as…
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May 18, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Using commonly available materials, you can reduce your chances of getting wrinkles at a young age, or remedy existing wrinkles without spending a fortune on dermatological procedures and expensive skin creams. Although you may need to change parts of your…
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Overview We all know the misery of nausea, perhaps one of the most unpleasant physical sensations a human can experience. The most common causes of nausea are fairly benign–indigestion, pregnancy, flu, motion sickness–and thankfully rare. However, if you find yourself…
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Orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists often see patients with knee injuries. Knee injuries can include damage to the patella, meniscus, or knee ligaments, like the ACL , or anterior cruciate ligament and MCL, or medial collateral ligament. Some knee injuries…
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May 18, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Karate is one of the most popular and widely practiced forms of mixed martial arts. The sport of karate was invented in Japan and it is employed as a method of self-defense or as a competitive combat activity. Punching,…
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May 18, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
When patients are scheduled for surgery they are advised to quit smoking by their surgeons. Many patients feel this is unnecessary and do not take their doctor’s advice. But surgeons have seen the complications that occur in smokers after surgery…
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Overview Honey bees make wax and honey to house and feed their growing larvae. They also make royal jelly, though in much smaller amounts, which can transform a single larva into a queen. According to a 2009 report published by…
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The kickback exercise emphasizes the triceps muscles at the back of the upper arm. The triceps feature three heads known as the lateral, medial and long heads. Performing the kickback exercise in slightly different ways targets the three heads differently…
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Kegel exercises are when a person repeatedly contracts the pelvic floor muscles that support the pelvic organs. Kegel exercises, also known as pelvic floor exercises, can be performed while driving the car, standing in line, sitting at the office or…
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Many women tend to shy away from lifting weights because they fear getting big and bulky like a man. Without the proper hormones, this will not happen, as women have too much estrogen. Strength training will give the body a…
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Stretching and exercising your neck is important for keeping the muscles in your neck strong and flexible, as well as preventing muscle tension and stiffness. Lack of proper exercise of your neck can result in a decreased range of motion,…
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May 18, 2015 Weight Management
Weight loss is a goal for many people. Whether you’re doing it to feel better or look better, a few simple changes to your lifestyle can help you achieve your goals. Stay positive, make small changes and consult a licensed…
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Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas that’s naturally emitted from soil and rocks. It is colorless and odorless and present everywhere. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, radon gas exposure causes thousands of deaths due to lung cancer every year….
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Menstrual cramps, or dysmenorrhea, can be annoying or debilitating. The release of the hormone prostaglandin causes cramping of the uterus, though infection or another health problem can also contribute. According to California State University Northridge, 30 to 50 percent of…
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1. Determine Your Risk Factor for Blood Clots Schedule an evaluation with your doctor to determine if you fall into a high-risk group for arterial embolism. If you have a past history of blood clots or have just recently had…
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Push-ups have long been considered one of the best exercises a person can do, regardless of the goal. Push-ups work virtually every muscle of the upper body and core, and have so many variations that the focus can be shifted…
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In the dating world, games and tactics can make it seem more like a strategic battlefield than the best way to find a mate. It can be hard to decipher the signs to tell whether or not someone is interested…
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May 18, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Moles, or nevi, are small clusters of skin cells that are pigmented to look like brown spots on the skin’s surface. According to the Mayo Clinic, moles also can appear in a range of colors, from red to purple, anywhere…
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May 18, 2015 Sports & Recreation
There are more than 30 kinds fishing knots available to the angler. Knots are often specific to the application, such as fly fishing, bait casting, attaching tackle to the terminal end of the line or joining two lines together. Although…
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May 18, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Cystic acne is one of the most severe forms of acne. It goes beyond just pimples and blackheads because it is an actual infection of the sebaceous gland. It can take weeks, even months to heal, and usually leads to…
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Most babies experience some discomfort during the teething process, which typically begins at about four months of age and continues until nearly your child’s third birthday. Your infant may be fussy, cranky, drool a lot and chew everything he can…
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May 18, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Herpes is a family of highly contagious viral infections. A form of the disease, varicella, causes chickenpox and shingles. Another form, herpes simplex virus type 1, or HSV-1, is the usual cause of herpes infections above the waist, including oral…
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Weight machines come in a variety of forms. They make use of hydraulic pistons, lines and pulleys, weight stacks, rubber bands and your own body weight. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, each kind of abdominal workout machine…
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Women have three different surgical abortion options that can be performed during the second trimester. These procedures are completed within one day but side effects, such as cramping or bleeding, may last for several days following the surgery. Not all…
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