The heart carries blood rich with oxygen and nutrients to other parts of the body, such as the organs and tissues. When the heart is unable to pump blood, this condition is known as heart failure. There are several factors…
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High blood pressure, a common medical condition, is experienced by over 70 million Americans, according to the American Heart Association. Complications from this disorder can damage organs and lead to many serious health conditions, including heart disease, kidney disease and…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Chinese medicine has integrated pressure points into pain treatment for over 5,000 years. Stimulation of the body’s pressure points, or acupoints, releases endorphins and inhibits pain, according to Columbia University Medical Center. A pencil eraser, fingertip and knuckles are appropriate…
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Weider home gyms offer several workout stations incorporated in a single machine to allow you to train the entire body in the comfort of your own home. Some of the common stations include cable pulleys for upper and lower body…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Afluria is a type of vaccine used to protect patients over the age of 18 from becoming infected with the influenza virus. Vaccines work by activating the immune system to produce specific types of proteins–called antibodies–which help fight off vaccine-specific…
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Cloves are commonly used in Chinese medicine, where they have been used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including tuberculosis, cholera, ringworm and other fungal infections. Today, dried cloves and clove oil can be used as home remedies for…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The exact cause of schizophrenia is unknown, but scientific evidence suggests that paranoid schizophrenia is an organic or medical disorder, not just a psychological malady of the mind. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 1 percent of the…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Milk thistle, or Silybum marianum, is an herb that is used as a culinary ingredient, a medicine and a garden plant. Cultivation of milk thistle dates back 2,000 years to the Greco Roman period, and its popularity continues to this…
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Sometimes called aerobic exercise, a cardiovascular workout consists of any activity that makes you slightly out of breath and begin to sweat. Your heart rate should rise into your target zone, which is roughly 50 to 75 percent of your…
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The chest has several muscles that take up the large surface area of your breasts, and several exercises, each with variations, can strengthen your chest. The National Academy of Sports Medicine recommends strengthening exercises with a weight load of 70…
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Overview A bone marrow transplant can be helpful in replacing damaged or destroyed bone marrow needed by the body for the production of blood cells. Bone marrow transplants are used to treat multiple disorders, such as lymphoma, leukemia, multiple myeloma,…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview An astounding 120,000 tons of caffeine are consumed annually worldwide. Caffeine is found in coffee and tea, as well as in chocolates and other candies, soft drinks, desserts and energy drinks. The caffeine content of some of these products…
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A 2010 review written by F. Lopez-Munoz and co-workers published in “Revista de Neurologia” nicely described the history and profile of melatonin. That’s a hormone released from the pineal gland primarily at night. This neuromodulator plays a unique role in…
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Mullein has several medicinal properties. It is commonly found throughout the United States, and has a long history as an herbal remedy for congestion, burns and bruises and other conditions. Plant preparations have been consumed, applied topically and even smoked,…
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A wracking cough can be tiresome, both physically and emotionally. It can be tough to finish a conversation and some sufferers cough so much that their ribs are in danger of cracking. A simple cough is also troublesome, as it…
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March 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
1. Olympic-style Games for Women The Women’s Hockey World Cup is the main event in the world of field hockey. Played worldwide since 1974, the games feature the best teams from around the world in matches held every four years….
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March 20, 2015 Weight Management
When you go to the gym, you’ll see lots of well built arms, shoulders and chests but well developed legs are rarer. The muscles of the legs: the quadriceps of the front of the thigh, the hamstrings at the back…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The flow of food from the esophagus–the long narrow tube that connects the throat and stomach–into the stomach is regulated by a muscular valve located at the base of the esophagus called the lower esophageal sphincter. If this valve becomes…
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March 20, 2015 Weight Management
One benefit to working out your abs at home is that you can’t miss a workout by simply not going home. On the other hand, there are always reasons to skip the gym. Traffic, getting out of work late, weather…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Probiotics are strains of good bacteria sold in pill form and used as additives to foods such as milk and yogurt. These bacteria, which occur naturally in the digestive tract, support healthy immune function and fight bad bacteria. You…
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Overview Air travel with children–especially toddlers and babies–can be an intimidating endeavor. Still, thousands of families successfully trek across the globe each day. With the right amount of prep work, research and assistance from the airline, airport and even security…
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March 20, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Providing your child with a wholesome, nutritious diet will not only help her build a healthy body, but will also help build good eating habits to promote good health for years to come. Eating nutritious food does not have…
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March 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
A wellness event for teens is an ideal way to help teens learn about health, fitness, sexuality and even mental health in a relaxed setting. Teens can be shy, even when they have questions, and wellness activities can help give…
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For many pregnant women, the joy and anticipation of welcoming a new child into the world is overshadowed by severe aches and pains. As the baby grows, a woman’s center of gravity shifts, pulling on the back and putting pressure…
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Earwax protects the inner ear from foreign particles, such as dust or bacteria. It provides a sticky surface for these particles to stick to, preventing them from migrating deeper into the ear. As earwax becomes full of particles, it migrates…
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March 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Thomas Hodgkin first described Hodgkin’s disease in 1832, according to the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Since this time, this form of cancer has been studied extensively by thousands of scientists. The National Cancer Institute adds that…
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1. Know Your Family’s Medical History Having a complete picture of your family’s medical history, especially if your relatives have had heart problems, can be a great help if you suspect you may have an arrhythmia. While some kinds of…
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Over 40 million people in the United States suffer from some type of anxiety disorder, notes the National Institute of Mental Health. While anxiety can be treated with the help of your health care provider and any number of drugs,…
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According to the National Campaign for Preventing Teen Pregnancy and the Guttmacher Institute, nearly 750,000 girls ages 15 to 19 become pregnant annually. Although this statistic is reportedly lower in recent years, it still indicates a high number of teenage…
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March 20, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview With so many brands and options out there, it can be difficult to distinguish between a good vitamin to take and an unnecessary mix. As a first step, always ensure that you buy vitamins that haven’t expired. Vitamins lose…
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