May 13, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The colon and rectum are two adjacent parts of the large intestine, and cancer of these tissues is collectively called colorectal cancer. This type of cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death, according to the Centers for Disease…
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May 13, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones of the body become unusually porous and fragile. Over half of people over the age of 50 in the United States have osteoporosis, reports the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Patients who develop any…
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May 13, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview At 17 weeks pregnant a woman finds herself at the beginning of the second trimester of pregnancy. Many women are relieved to find that the difficult symptoms of the first trimester are starting to ease up. Most women find…
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Umbilical cord care can be very intimidating for a new parent. The funny color, smell, and texture are unique and strange. Your perfect little baby will have this cord attached for about two weeks so you have to face your…
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Developing kidney stones, also known as nephrolithiasis, is a common problem. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, at least 500,000 people in the United States go to hospital emergency rooms for treatment of kidney…
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May 13, 2015 Sports & Recreation
It’s back-to-school time for many children and store shelves are filled with a variety of backpacks. Before you buy the first one your child sees, here are some things to consider. There are two sizes to keep in mind—the size…
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Overview Intraocular pressure, or IOP, is pressure inside your eye. Certain eye diseases, such as glaucoma, can cause your eye pressure to increase, which can cause damage to your optic nerve. Optic nerve damage can cause you to lose some…
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May 13, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Hair loss is a conditions that plagues both women and men and can cause embarrassment and low self-esteem. Although most people consider hair loss to be a cosmetic condition, it can be a sign of a malfunction in the…
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May 13, 2015 Weight Management
In order to burn body fat, you must increase the number of calories that you burn each day. One of the best methods of burning fat is through intense cardiovascular exercise. Choose exercises that are high intensity, as they will…
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May 13, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
The days of men showing off their big hairy chests have come and gone. Many men have traded in their combs for clippers as chest hair removal has become a growing trend. Advertising and American culture makes it apparent that…
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If you are feeling stressed, you should not ignore it. While some stress is normal, persistent stress can have serious health consequences including increasing your risk for stroke and substance abuse, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Signs…
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May 13, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Aromatherapy massage incorporates essential oils from plants with proven massage techniques. When you inhale the essential oil molecules, they activate the limbic system and affect breathing, memory and other body functions. The University of California San Diego reports that…
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Manerix, the brand name for moclobemide, is a prescription medication indicated to reduce symptoms associated with depression, a mental health disorder. This medication is part of a class of drugs called monoamine oxidase inhibitors or MAOIs, which work by limiting…
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Water is good for you. Lemon juice is good for you. Put them together, and you’ve got a beverage that will help you to lose weight and stay full — and it packs a nice punch of vitamin C, too….
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Indoor air quality can be an important issue, especially for individuals with allergies, asthma or other concerns that make breathing in contaminants dangerous. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, one of the top five health risks stemming from the environment…
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Overview Your levels of triglycerides, one of your blood’s two major fats, can be significantly increased or decreased by your diet. “The New Pritikin Program,” “Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution,” the websites of several medical schools and “What Are Triglycerides,”…
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Estrogen is a steroid hormone that is synthesized in the body and secreted into the bloodstream, where it circulates throughout the body, affecting a number of tissues and organs. Estrogen is normally synthesized in the ovaries in females, and to…
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Poison sumac plants contain an irritating, oily sap called urushiol, which triggers a reaction when it comes in contact with the skin. The sap can live in the ashes of burned sumac plants, on an animal, or on other objects…
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Boxers need strong neck muscles to improve their ability to absorb the impact of a head punch. Having a strong neck will also protect the cervical spine from whiplash injuries associated with being punched in the head. You can strengthen…
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May 13, 2015 Reasons for Bunion Surgery
A bunion appears as a bump on the inside edge of the toe and forms when the big toe points toward the second toe. Bunions often run in families, develop as a result of poor-fitting shoes and occur along with…
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A total hip replacement is a major surgical procedure designed to provide relief to the patient by replacing parts of the hip with synthetic material. A total hip replacement may require you to be in bed for up to a…
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A stability ball is ideal for a wide variety of stomach exercises. Because the ball wobbles as you use it, you use deep abdominal muscles to keep the ball stable — making such exercises much more demanding than their floor-based…
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Hip exercises help increase strength, flexibility and range of motion, whether you’re stiff from sitting or have recently had hip surgery. However, prior to starting any exercise program following hip joint or hip replacement surgery, speak to your doctor about…
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May 13, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Walking is one of the easiest exercises to accomplish. Just put on your walking shoes and go. Walking will help to improve your overall health by burning calories, lowering LDL cholesterol, improving mood and lowering your blood pressure, according to…
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Asian medicinal herbs are those heavily relied upon herbal remedies in both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Asian society. Traditional Asian herbal remedies have been employed for centuriess to treat a variety of ailments. Today many clinical trials are testing and…
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Strong fingers and forearms are important for most sports, and can make everyday activities — from opening jars to home repair — easier. Many sports require strong fingers and forearms: grabbing and holding in wrestling, pinching a small hold in…
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Stepping onto the elliptical and doing the same old routine can not only get boring after awhile, it can start to become less effective as your body gets accustomed to the repetitive motion and same resistance. Luckily, most elliptical machines…
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May 13, 2015 Weight Management
Overview The National Institutes of Health’s Medline Plus website explains that body mass index is a good indicator of whether or not your weight is healthy for your height. It gives your body composition a numeric value, helping to identify…
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A 2006 study conducted by Ecumen, a nonprofit provider of senior housing, concluded that 89 percent of baby boomers surveyed want to live their retirement years at home rather than in an assisted-living facility or nursing home. A shift away…
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Sitting in a chair all day is often a necessary evil, one that can be bad for that bulging stomach. But just because you’re tied to a desk doesn’t mean you can’t exercise your abdominal muscles. Strong abs provide a…
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