Overview The Kaiser Family Foundation says the average child spends about three hours watching television and five-and-a-half hours on all screen media every day. While the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that children get at least an…
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1. Menstrual Symptoms in Women Prolactin is a hormone that is primarily involved in milk production and breast development. After you have a baby, your prolactin levels rise and cause your mammary glands to lactate, so you can breastfeed. Hyperprolactinemia…
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Hybrid cars help reduce fuel consumption by pairing a traditional gasoline engine with electric power, according to the Hybrid Car Chat website. American, Japanese and European vehicle manufacturers have all jumped on the hybrid bandwagon because of concerns about fossil…
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1. Keep Your Lungs Healthy and Avoid COPD To preserve your lung function and prevent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), don’t start smoking. If you’ve ever known someone who is on oxygen, having surgery or suffering due to COPD symptoms…
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Dizziness is a general term that is used to describe feelings of lightheadedness, weakness or unsteadiness, according to the Mayo Clinic. Dizziness is one of the most common symptoms that prompt patients to visit the doctor. This condition can be…
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Jatropha curcas is a flowering shrub native to Central America and Mexico, although it is now grown in China, India, Myanmar and other parts of the world. It prefers well-drained soils, and can live in desert arid conditions. The seeds,…
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If given the choice, which of the following would you prefer to use to improve your health–Mozart or medicine? How might you answer if you knew that Mozart is medicine? Stress levels are high in 2010 due to economic instability,…
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January 17, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound having the formula ZnO. It is widely used in skin creams. It can prevent sunlight and ultraviolet rays from penetrating the skin and can protect skin from outside irritants. It also has mild…
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1. Get Tested Early If there is a history of Huntington’s disease in your family, it pays to find out if you carry it in your genes before having children. Huntington’s disease is caused by a single gene, so if…
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Angina occurs when the heart muscle doesn’t get enough oxygen-rich blood as a result of an underlying heart problem, such as coronary heart disease, also called coronary artery disease. Angina pain may feel like indigestion, pressure or a squeezing sensation…
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The loss of a loved one, whether sudden or from a lingering illness, leads to feelings of grief. Specialists in dealing with grief commonly refer to its five stages: shock, denial, anger, blaming and acceptance. A series of physical, emotional…
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Overview After- or post-exercise nutrition can help you get more from your workouts. According to nutritionist and author Anita Bean, what and when you eat after exercising can make a significant difference in your training results. Developing a good post-training…
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January 17, 2014 Senior Health
A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction, occurs when oxygen fails to reach part of the heart muscle, resulting in damage or death of the tissue. Heart attacks can occur suddenly with symptoms such as chest pain being intense…
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1. Aggressive Feeding and Diet Management The main treatment for Russell-Silver syndrome is aggressive feeding. Making sure your child gets the necessary calories every day is crucial. Your child desperately needs calories to catch up in growth and gain weight….
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Overview If you are a track and field athlete, wearing the appropriate apparel can be a key component in your overall performance. As with most any sport, you need to wear lightweight, polyester athletic clothing that allows you to move…
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1. Recognize the Physical Symptoms Learn how acute cerebellar ataxia manifests itself physically so you can identify it in you or your child. Acute cerebellar ataxia is a sudden onset of uncoordinated muscle movement. It usually has the most effect…
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Overview Many people find hearing aids to be essential, but hearing aids can be annoying if they do not fit properly. Problems resulting from poorly fitting hearing aids include sounds of feedback or whistling, as well as irritation to the…
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1. Avoid Stress Many of those who suffer from sleepwalking report elevated levels of stress and challenge in their day-to-day lives. Avoiding or preventing stress is a daunting task, but making even subtle changes in your daily routine can help…
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January 17, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Ingestion, digestion and absorption of food are the main functions of the digestive system. When a person eats, the food travels down the digestive tract, which includes the mouth, esophagus stomach and intestines. Various organs also secrete digestive juices to…
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January 17, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The 1,800 calorie (or “1800kCal”) diabetic diet is one that is frequently prescribed for older male diabetics and young or active female diabetics. The diet is one that provides adequate carbohydrates, fat, and protein and sufficient amounts of vitamins…
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These days, more and more couples are turning to herbal supplements to address fertility problems. Herbs are all-natural and much less expensive than conventional medical fertility treatments. For best results, consult an herbalist who can direct you to the herbs…
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Flabby arms are a result of a number of factors. The skin ages with time and tends to sag in older adults. Fat accumulates on the upper arms and when muscles weaken, the fat pulls the skin down. Losing weight…
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With so many fitness fads out there you need to make sure that your workouts and routines have solid scientific research to support their benefits. Kettlebell workouts, which have become increasingly popular, are a fitness tool that not only has…
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1. Minimize Symptoms With Medication and Lifestyle Changes Symptoms of mitral valve stenosis–the narrowing of your heart’s mitral valve, causing an abnormal blood flow–can be minimized and relieved to some extent through a combination of medication and diet. Your doctor…
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Essential oils have been popular since ancient Egypt, when they were used in medicines and cosmetics. These oils, derived from plants, still serve hundreds of purposes from alleviating headaches to clearing up eczema. Some oils have benefits based on scientific…
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1. Keep Your Immune System Healthy If you maintain your health, you will be less likely to contract coccidioidomycosis and other diseases. Wash your hands regularly and avoid spending too much time around anyone who has contracted a contagious disease….
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Overview Smoking is both a physical and psychological addiction. The psychoactive drug nicotine causes the physical cravings. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), quitting smoking is as difficult as stopping heroin or cocaine use, despite the…
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1. Antibiotic Therapy Urethritis may result from a number of bacterial or viral infections, including sexually transmitted ones. If you are exhibiting the symptoms of urethritis, your doctor may prescribe trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole or a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. If it is determined that…
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January 17, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Psoriasis is a common, noncontagious skin disorder that causes cells to build up rapidly on your skin, resulting in thick, silvery scales and painful, red patches. Sometimes, the skin cracks and bleeds. Psoriasis, which can appear anywhere on your…
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January 17, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Ringworm, also called tinea, is not really a worm but a contagious fungal infection of the skin. Different species of ringworm can affect different areas of the body. Over the counter antifungal treatments can usually eliminate most varieties of…
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