Overview Cushing’s disease, a rarely occurring endocrine disorder characterized by an over secretion of hormones from a pituitary tumor, can be treated effectively with surgery, radiation or medication. However, if left untreated, Cushing’s disease can lead to severe illness and…
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HIV, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is a virus transmitted through bodily fluids. There are several types of tests available to determine if you are HIV positive. When a person is HIV positive, they may eventually develop AIDS, which is a…
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Weight training in baseball was frowned on for many generations. Old-school baseball players and coaches thought lifting weights would make a player stiff and muscle bound. That attitude changed by the 1980s and it is now a recommended way to…
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March 19, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Wearing a bra that fits well helps you look and feel your best. Bras should lift and support breasts to create an appealing silhouette under clothing. Proper breast support also reduces back pain from the weight of the breasts. Instead…
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The National Institutes of Health estimates that 18 million Americans have low bone mass and 10 million American suffer from osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a preventable skeletal disorder characterized by decreased bone density. Decrease bone density places an individual at greater…
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Overview Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia in people older than 65, according to the National Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. The disease has devastating effects on victims and their family members. Currently, no cure for Alzheimer’s exists,…
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According to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, a healthy relationship encourages independent and mutual growth. Regardless if a relationship is familial, intimate or platonic, its traits have the potential to boost or harm a person’s sense of well-being. According to…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview It has long been debated that females have a harder time losing weight than males. While this claim does not have any research to back it up, most women want to keep their curves while men generally try to…
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1. Observe Physical Habits People with ADD and ADHD often share symptoms, but face different challenges when it comes to physical management of their condition. The classic ADHD child is in perpetual motion. He is often hyperactive, disruptive and unable…
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March 19, 2015 Herbal Remedies for Shingles
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), shingles is a disease that is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It is the same virus that causes chickenpox. After a person has chickenpox, this virus lies dormant in the…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Weight loss is all about balancing energy, according to the American Dietetic Association (ADA). They encourage healthy weight loss through a diet that includes a variety of foods with emphasis on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats and low-fat dairy…
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1. Buy Land You can join the majority of people who become millionaires in the USA through real estate. Real estate has proven to be one of the safest investments over time, steadily gaining in value and rarely losing it….
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
The coining of the word probiotic has ambiguous beginnings, but the widely accepted definition of today–“live, microorganisms, that when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host”–has been established by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the…
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If you are seeing a dermatologist for your acne, you’ll likely leave the office with topical products, or at least prescriptions for them. Such agents, which can consist of antibiotics, retinoids or other chemicals, generally work well on moderate cases…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Tea tree oil is concentrated oil distilled from the native Australian plant, Melaleuca alternifolia, reports the University of Western Australia’s Tea Tree Oil Research Group. It also goes by the name melaleuca oil. The oil contains more than 100…
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Having excessive amounts of belly fat can be a dangerous risk to personal health. Heart disease, diabetes, some forms of cancer and strokes are merely some of the health hazards linked to large amounts of belly fat, according to the…
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March 19, 2015 First Aid Steps to Be Given in a Diabetic Emergency
Diabetes is a disease in which the body either produces too much insulin or does not utilize the insulin it has. At either extreme, the body can have reactions that are dangerous or even fatal if not taken care of…
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March 19, 2015 About Autism & Sensory Integration Disorder
Overview People with autism typically demonstrate difficulties processing information that they take in with their sense organs–eyes, ears, skin, muscles, inner ears and even their nose and taste buds. They also can have difficulties modulating their responses to stimuli such…
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Urinary tract infection (UTI) can be caused by many different organisms, and some of these germs are drug-resistant. For that reason, the Mayo Clinic website lists numerous possible medications for a UTI. Some doctors prescribe one antibiotic, but then change…
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March 19, 2015 Bass Finger Stretching Exercises
The repetitive motion of playing bass guitar can wreak havoc on the muscles and tendons of the hands and wrists. Stretching exercises before and after playing will help increase blood flow and flexibility, and reduce the effects of physical stress…
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Heartburn, also called acid indigestion, is the burning sensation felt behind the breastbone. Despite the name, it has nothing to do with the heart. Heartburn is a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux (GER), which occurs when stomach acid rises into the…
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Overview Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by bacteria infecting the urethra and traveling up the urinary tract. These infections can ascend to cause an infection of the bladder (cystitis) and the kidney (pyelonephritis). Most urinary tract infections are more…
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March 19, 2015 Exercise Routine to Lose Weight for Women
Overview Exercise is an important aspect of any weight loss regimen. Exercise burns calories and builds muscles that further increase the number of calories burned even when you are resting. It is important to include both aerobic and strengthening exercises…
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March 19, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Stress is a normal part of everyday life that everyone experiences occasionally, whether related to work, family, or relationships. Stress management is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. This may include activities such as meditation, yoga, and having a…
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The most basic of resistance-training exercises are bodyweight-only exercises that use the weight of your body as resistance. The absence of complicated equipment or adjustable machines makes these exercises as basic as they come, but even with only your body…
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The signs of alcoholism can be difficult to pinpoint when the disorder is set in motion. Signals soon build up as the problem worsens. Alcoholics, along with their friends and loved ones, notice a pattern taking place that becomes destructive….
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Kickboxing provides a cardiovascular workout that combines marital arts with aerobics and boxing techniques. In a 2009 study, professional personal trainers at the American Council on Exercise reported that kickboxing was one the most popular exercise workouts, routinely requested at…
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1. Work With a Counselor Seeing a counselor is particularly effective for non-physical addictions, such as addictions to gambling, sex, food and the Internet. Addictions that are purely in the mind can be treated with psychological intervention. Find a counselor…
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If you’re misplacing your keys or having trouble remembering what’s next on your to-do list, add some brain games to your daily routine. According to a 2003 study published in the “New England Journal of Medicine,”engaging in just one leisure…
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Overview In 2009, 22,070 people were diagnosed with brain cancer, and 12,920 people died from the disease, according to the National Cancer Institute. Brain cancer, or a malignant brain tumor, can start in the brain as a primary tumor or…
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