October 23, 2013 Senior Health
Arthritis is a painful condition involving destruction and dysfunction of the body’s joints. It can manifest in many forms, with the most common being osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. While prescription and over-the-counter medications may be effective for treating arthritis symptoms,…
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Overview Depression in men is more common than once thought. Men tend to mask depression symptoms, which is unhealthy and could lead to alcoholism, drug abuse, verbal or mental abuse of family and friends, or violence, according to the University…
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Most people know dandelion (Taraxacum officinalis) as a garden weed, but this rugged little plant has been used to make a delicious and nutritious tea for centuries. The root is dug up in the fall when the inulin (a natural…
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Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to become weak and brittle as you age. Although women are most affected by this condition, men are not exempt. As a preventive measure, you can perform resistance exercises on an exercise…
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Diabetes is a condition that affects millions of Americans, young and old. Type one diabetes affects mostly children, while type two diabetes most often affects adults. Both types of diabetes involve an inability to use insulin to disperse blood sugar…
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October 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Diet and exercise programs are prescribed to aid surgery and injury recovery and to help a patient achieve a healthy weight. Recovery programs will ease your way back to health, with a supportive diet and therapeutic exercise plan based on…
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1. Develop a Treatment Plan With Your Doctor The first step to treating throat cancer is to get a proper diagnosis, because there are many different types of head and neck cancers. The stage at which your tumor was found–early…
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October 23, 2013 Mental Health
When faced with a perceived threat, your body undergoes biochemical changes that trigger feelings of anxiety. The symptoms of anxiety include, but are not limited to, restlessness, obsessive thoughts, trembling, difficulty breathing, sweating, faintness and muscle tension. The Gale Encyclopedia…
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October 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Get an OK from your doctor first. Exercising too hard or too soon after surgery can result in the incision opening up, the stitches coming lose or healing being delayed. It can take several weeks before you are ready…
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Your skin can suffer sun damage on any day, in any weather–indoors and out. Pink skin that feels hot and painful to the touch represents mild sunburn. Red, blistered skin that persists and peels is severe, and can become a…
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Building ab muscles that are strong and look defined can be challenging, but you can achieve the abs you want by using 10 tricks that focus on all areas of the abdominals using multiple techniques. Strengthening the Abdominals Strengthen the…
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October 23, 2013 Children's Health
1. Isolate a Sick Child Measles is highly contagious. Your child can pass measles on before you are even aware that he has it. Measles is contagious from 4 days before the rash develops to 4 days after. While your…
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Persons with physical challenges that limit their mobility and flexibility often find chair yoga less stressful on their joints and muscles. Even avid yoga practitioners can use chair poses to deepen twists that keep the spine and upper torso muscles…
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The hamstrings bend the knees and assist the gluteus maximus with extending the hips. Most of the time, they are forced to contract eccentrically. An eccentric contraction occurs while the muscle lengthens, which is opposite to the more commonly understood,…
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Overview Peppermint oil is extracted from the leaves of peppermint plants. These plants grown most predominantly in Europe, create an oil high in menthol, the active ingredient in peppermint leaves. Menthol is used in products ranging from skin lotion to…
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Caffeine is a substance found in many beverages such as colas, coffee, tea, some plants, chocolate and many medications. Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system and can affect the body’s metabolism in several ways. According to John Hopkins Medical Center,…
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Cervical cancer is a potentially fatal disease that involves rapidly dividing cells in the cervix (a female reproductive structure). The Mayo Clinic says that cervical cancer signs include vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, pain during intercourse and heavy vaginal discharge. Fortunately,…
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Walking is a low-impact exercise, which means that when your foot hits the ground, the shock to the body is much less significant than running or jumping. According to Spine-Health, walking when properly warmed up can help to minimize back…
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Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the thick connective tissue (plantar fascia) that runs between the heel and the toes. The plantar fascia is like a rubber band that contracts and stretches with each step. When too much stress is…
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October 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview While fad diet plans claim to be the best solution to weight issues, the American Dietetic Association emphasizes that healthy weight is a “lifelong commitment to healthful lifestyle behaviors emphasizing sustainable and enjoyable eating practices and daily physical activity.”…
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Overview Acne is a disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. The sebaceous glands produce oil known as sebum which travels to the surface of the skin via the follicles. The follicles can become clogged, especially when the production…
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October 23, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Wrinkles are unfortunately an inevitable part of getting older. As your skin matures, it becomes drier, thinner and loses its elasticity. While the fate of your skin is to some degree determined by your genetics, lifestyle choices also play a…
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Canker sores, also called aphthous ulcers or aphthous stomatitis, are painful lesions inside your mouth. The Mayo Clinic states that there are many causes of canker sores, including stress, mouth injury, allergies, gastrointestinal disorders, certain diseases, nutritional imbalance and immune…
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1. Rest as Often as Possible Rest is essential when you have fibromyalgia. You’re going to feel fatigued much of the time, anyway — not to mention the fact that insomnia is a big symptom of this condition. Your energy…
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Unlike the rush of downhill skiing, cross-country skiing is less dangerous, simple to learn and fun for the whole family. It is hiking in snow country with skis. There are ski resorts on maintained trails, and some skiers take their…
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The 400-meter dash is a difficult event because it combines sprinting with a mild distance run. No matter what strategy you choose to run during the race, stick with it. Changing a strategy in the middle of the race does…
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Scientists classify bacteria by gram stain. This staining method was developed in 1884 by a Danish bacteriologist named Christian Gram. This method is still used in labs today. Bacteria that are called gram negative have this name because they lose…
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October 23, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Many people tend to use the chest and shoulders to breathe rather than using the diaphragm muscle, which is one of the main breathing muscles. According to Anthony Carey, owner of Function First Corrective Exercise in San Diego, chest breathing…
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Targeted abdominal training combined with a diet focused on healthy, unprocessed foods can help you achieve six pack abs. Be sure to include exercises that target all the muscles of the abdomen to create a balanced, strong appearance and to…
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1. Get a Doctor to Perform a Pelvic Exam If you haven’t chosen to have your ovaries removed to prevent ovarian cancer outright, you can have a physical exam performed as a screening method. Your doctor will probably not recommend…
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