1. Treat Allergy Symptoms to Prevent Ear Problems Treat the allergy-like symptoms such as a runny nose and congestion that may be part of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) to help prevent inner ear infections and other disorders. Using over-the-counter antihistamines…
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November 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
With today’s high-tech gadgets and fast-paced lifestyle, many teenagers lead sedentary lifestyles that include lots of fast food and processed foods, leading to continually rising rates of obesity. Obesity can trigger serious health problems, such as diabetes, high cholesterol levels…
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November 5, 2013 The Best Golf Driver Shafts
The best way to improve your golf game is to replace all the old, metal shafts of your clubs with new, top-of-the-line shafts. The best golf club shafts are made of graphite, steel or other composite material. They are very…
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November 5, 2013 Complications of Placenta Previa at Birth
Placenta previa is a condition of pregnancy in which the placenta covers all or part of the cervix. Some causes of placenta previa include uterine scarring, an abnormally shaped uterus, multiple gestation and previous c-section delivery. Placenta previa is usually…
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November 5, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Liver spots–also called age spots or solar lentigines–are brown, irregular patches on the skin. They are most common on sun-exposed areas, including the shoulders, back, arms, forehead, cheeks, nose and the backs of the hands. Age spots range from roughly…
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November 5, 2013 What Causes Kidney Stones?
Proper functioning of the kidneys is essential to keep you healthy. They help to regulate the amount of fluid, potassium, calcium and salt in the body. Your kidneys filter out waste products and help to stabilize your blood pressure. Kidney…
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Kyphosis is the medical term used to describe an abnormal outwards curvature of the upper spine. It is sometimes referred to a dowager’s hump. This change in posture can lead to chronic back pain, restriction of lung movement and balance…
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An allergy is an immune system reaction to an environmental substance called an allergen. Common allergies are caused by airborne or food allergens. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) reports an estimated 35 million Americans have allergies…
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November 5, 2013 Women's Health
The reproductive system refers to a group of organs necessary for fertility. In women, the reproductive organs consist of the uterus, vagina and ovaries. In men, the reproductive organs consist of the penis and testicles. Sometimes, these organs can become…
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1. Gauge the Severity of the Symptoms Since dementia can be caused by several diseases, it’s important to understand its background and stages before treatment can be chosen. While Alzheimer’s disease is the most common reason for dementia, other degenerative…
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Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain at specific “tender points.” These tender points include the sides of your hips, upper chest, front sides of your neck, the area between your shoulder blades and the back of the…
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Shooting a bow requires concentration and discipline to achieve accuracy. Over time, archery has seen a number of technological advancements that aid in the ability to shoot. One of these advancements came in 1970, when release aids were introduced at…
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November 5, 2013 Different Kinds of Blood Vessels
Blood vessels are hollow tubes that allow blood to flow throughout the body. If all the blood vessels of an adult, including the veins, arteries and capillaries, were laid end to end, they would stretch for 100,000 miles, according to…
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November 5, 2013 Toddler Physical & Motor Development
Overview Children develop new physical skills quickly. Within two years, toddlers go from taking their first wobbly steps to confidently running, jumping and climbing, advises the Penn State Cooperative Extension System. A toddler learns through exploring their environments. You will…
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November 5, 2013 Bacterial Meningitis Symptoms in Adults
Bacterial meningitis is an infection of the tissues that cover and protect the spinal cord and brain–the meninges. Although this infection is most common in infants and children, bacterial meningitis can occur in adults. The Centers for Disease Control and…
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To prepare a fighter to get into the ring and box an opponent, they go through rigorous training to get in the best shape possible and to improve their skills. Boxers regularly use the speed bag and the heavy bag…
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November 5, 2013 Health Risks With Statins
The class of drugs known as the “statins” includes atorvastatin (Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol), lovastatin (Mevacor), pravastatin (Pravachol), rosuvastatin (Crestor), and simvastatin (Zocor). These medications are used for lowering blood cholesterol levels and have been shown to reduce the risk of…
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Rock climbing is a sport of managed risk. Even in a climbing gym, which is the most controlled climbing possible, a bad fall or belayer’s mistake can still result in serious injury. Climbing shoes, a harness and a belay device…
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An overactive bladder, also known as urge incontinence, refers to a medical problem in which people develop the strong urge to urinate because of bladder contractions or spasms. Medline Plus, a website of the National Library of Medicine, indicates that…
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The thyroid is a small gland with a big job. Sitting just below the Adam’s apple, the thyroid gland produces hormones that control the metabolic rate–the activity level of the body’s cells. As such, the thyroid influences all body tissues…
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November 5, 2013 The Healing Benefits of Glucosamine
Although the popularity of glucosamine is mostly attributed to its association with osteoarthritis, there are other lesser known benefits of glucosamine. Glucosamine may provide healing benefits in areas such as intestinal health, wrinkle prevention and blood clotting. All of the…
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According to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC), gallstones are small, hard, rock-like substances that form in the gallbladder. There are two types of gallstones that can form: cholesterol stones and pigment stones. Cholesterol stones are yellowish-green and are…
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November 5, 2013 Different Types of Allergies
An allergic reaction occurs when the body’s immune system reacts to a specific substance, known as an allergen. People are not born with allergies, but they develop over time as the immune system produces antibodies against the substance recognized as…
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1. Consider Your Experiences Look for a part-time job matching an area you are already familiar with in your career path. For example, if you are a writer, pick up freelance jobs with a local newspaper, magazine or e-zine. You…
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November 5, 2013 How to Use a Sauna Belt
Overview The infomercials for popular sauna belts like the Velform and the Rio promise you weight and inches lost without much effort on your part. Those claims are currently being investigated by the Federal Trades Commission. If you own a…
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November 5, 2013 Different Levels of Changes for a Pap Smear
A pap smear is a test to detect changes in the cells of your cervix. The National Cancer Institute estimates that about 55 million pap smears are done annually in the United States. Of those, about 3.5 million or 6…
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Diabetes complications occur primarily due to deleterious changes in the blood vessels caused by long-standing hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). Complications due to abnormalities in the smallest blood vessels–the capillaries–are microvascular complications and include retinopathy, neuropathy and nephropathy. Good blood sugar…
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November 5, 2013 How to Workout in a Gym & Lose Weight
Overview A gym membership is a useful tool for weight loss. Your local gym has aerobic, weight training and flexibility equipment and classes conducive to body fat loss. The secret to losing weight via gym workouts is you must actually…
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Complex focal seizures are a common type of seizure in adults and children. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) reports 60 percent of people with epilepsy experience focal seizures. A focal seizure–also called a partial seizure–occurs when…
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November 5, 2013 Benefits of Giving Up Smoking
People who quit smoking get rewarded immediately. Their heart rate and blood pressure begin to return to normal, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) reports. Carbon monoxide levels in the blood begin to decline within hours. Carbon monoxide, found in cigarette…
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