May 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also called sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or venereal diseases (VDs), are diseases spread during sexual contact. An infected patient can spread the disease during vaginal, anal or oral intercourse. Some diseases, like chlamydia, syphilis and gonorrhea,…
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A “clean routine” helps ward off illness and helps children look good and feel even better. Children who learn good personal hygiene habits develop positive self-esteem as they take on the responsibility of their appearance. Seemingly simple habits such as…
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Ellipticals have become one of the most popular pieces of cardiovascular equipment because they work the lower- and upper-body areas and offer low-impact exercise. Many ellipticals have handles, which can be pushed and pulled to work your muscles in various…
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If you break out in a cold sweat at the thought of public speaking, have trouble breathing normally when you sit down to take an important test, or your hands tremble during a critical job interview, you know what it’s…
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Hair loss and balding are typically associated with men, but approximately 40 percent of those with hair loss in the United States are female, according to the American Hair Loss Association (AHLA). The most common cause of female hair loss…
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Overview As you age, you may find yourself forgetting things here or there, not remembering where you put your keys, or neglecting to write an appointment down and forgetting about it. The National Institute on Aging notes that these small…
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Excess stomach fat can be a sign of visceral fat, or fat stored inside that surrounds the organs. Visceral fat increases your risk of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and cancer. A healthy, low-fat diet along with daily exercise…
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Overview The skin is our largest organ, covering an average area of 22 square feet and weighing roughly eight pounds. Its waterproof nature and rapid regenerative powers give us front-line protection from a variety of disease-causing organisms. In addition, certain…
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May 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview The bladder is an organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine; when malignant cells form in the tissues in the bladder, a diagnosis of bladder cancer is made. After diagnosis, staging occurs. Staging cancer involves using a standardized…
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Going green encompasses many different lifestyle changes, from riding your bike instead of driving to making your own household cleaners. With all of the attention on making green lifestyle changes, you might wonder if it’s worth the effort. Busy consumers…
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Although organic herbs are commonly used for their medicinal properties, they have other uses in and around the home. The Herb Society of America lists perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, vines, ferns and mosses in the herb category. Many have healing…
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White blood cell count is one of the indices found on a blood test called a complete blood cell count. Doctors will order a CBC as part of routine or basic lab work. The total WBC count for adults is…
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May 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Pregnant women get headaches from many causes. Some of the most common include lack of sleep, low blood sugar, dehydration and stress. While some typical over-the-counter headache medicines are safe for use during pregnancy, many women and health care providers…
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Whenever you want to lose weight in one specific area, such as your lower belly, you have to be aware that spot reduction is not possible. To lose weight in one area, you have to lose weight in all areas….
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While pregnancy may seem like a good time to sit back and relax, abdominal exercises can actually help reduce back aches, swollen ankles, ease discomfort and boost energy levels, according to the Mayo Clinic. Throughout your first trimester you are…
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Overview If you have ever eaten a chicken wing so spicy hot that it made your forehead sweat, you have likely encountered Capsicum annum, or cayenne pepper. Used for centuries as a food spice and for a variety of medicinal…
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Ayurveda has been practiced in India for over 5,000 years as a holistic approach to a balanced and healthy life. It combines meditation, exercise and herbal remedies to restore and maintain the balance of your body’s three energies: Vata, Pitta,…
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Legal separation is available in most U.S. states. A legal separation allows a couple to live apart while they decide whether or not to divorce. Although the legal separation rules in each state vary slightly, most set a time limit…
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May 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Attention Deficit Disorder, commonly called ADD, often strikes concern when it comes to choosing the best treatment strategy. Drugs have a place in many plans, but behavioral treatments go hand in hand with successful outcomes. Parents, spouses and teachers can…
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May 5, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Winning is fun, but safety should be a top priority in kids sports. More than million kids suffer football-related injuries in the United States every year, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission — and that’s just one of the…
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Overview A pretax 401k plan, usually called a traditional 401k plan, is an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan that offers long-term tax advantages to investors. A 401k is funded by employees on a salary-reduction basis, and many employers also make matching…
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Although sometimes difficult to discuss from a relationship perspective, a number of benefits derive from preparing and entering into a prenuptial agreement. Ultimately, you need to weigh and balance any potential personal discomfort associated with negotiating a prenuptial agreement against…
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May 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Major depressive disorder affects how you think and feel, and can have both psychological and physical symptoms, notes the Mayo Clinic. When you suffer from major depressive disorder, you have a loss of interest, feel sad or anxious, or…
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Computers are at the heart of many people’s work day. Emailing, word processing, data entry and research require hours hunched over a PC, and even if you are not using a computer, many jobs require you to sit at a…
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May 5, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Because tobacco smoking is addictive, the diseases that cigars and cigarettes can cause become unavoidable for some smokers. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports a success rate of less than 10 percent for those who try to quit smoking….
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Traditional uses for clove oil include treating skin infections and respiratory ailments and relieving pain. Medline Plus, a National Institutes of Health publication, has surveyed the current medical research on clove oil. They find that studies support using clove oil…
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Essential oils are highly concentrated pure essences extracted from plants, according to Aromaweb.com. Aromatherapists use essential oils to ease many psychological and physical conditions, including various types of skin problems such as acne, dry skin, fungal infections and minor wounds….
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Knee-replacement surgery aims to restore the normal anatomical structure of a knee joint damaged by arthritis or injury. Your surgeon may prescribe preoperative exercises in order to promote faster recovery afterward. If you are considering a knee replacement, consult your…
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Transfusion is the process of giving whole blood or one of its components to a patient who is ill or injured. According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, almost 5 million Americans need blood transfusions each year to…
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May 5, 2015 Sports & Recreation
As summer turns to fall, salmon leave the safety of deep water and move close to shore. Here they congregate near river mouths and become accessible to anglers fishing from land. When the time is right, salmon begin to run…
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