Psychological tests are designed to assess information based on answers you provide on a standardized test. The outcome generally isn’t conclusive, but it gives the evaluator some information to include in an overall psychological assessment. These tests are typically administered…
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The hips are one of the main parts of the body involved with curves. When fat has accumulated in the hips, it can cause self consciousness and the avoidance of wearing certain outfits. If you are a woman or man,…
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Despite what television commercials tell you, there’s no need to buy the newest, strangest ab machine. The best abdominal exercise equipment is usually the simplest, and also often the cheapest. While most ab gadgets only allow you to perform one…
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Anterior shoulder stretches will help maintain the function and the range of motion of your shoulder joints. The American College of Sports Medicine encourages you to warm up first as warm-ups serve to increase blood flow to your joints thereby…
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January 7, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Ear piercings are probably the most common body piercing on the planet. Ear piercings even appear in ancient sculpture. Master piercer Elayne Angel in her book “The Piercing Bible” mentions an Iranian female bust from approximately 3,500 B.C. with multiple…
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January 7, 2014 Children's Health
Balancing an infant and a toddler presents challenges, particularly when it comes to finding activities appropriate for both ages. Planning an activity that everyone can enjoy allows you to spend quality time with both children rather than feeling torn between…
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Energy conservation plays an important role in ensuring that future generations can access natural resources used to generate heat and power. Environmentally friendly conservation methods slow the depletion of the earth’s nonrenewable energy resources and reduce air pollution generated when…
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1. Know the Primary Symptoms of Culture-Negative Endocarditis Culture-negative endocarditis is a cardiopulmonary condition that causes infection and inflammation of the lining of the heart. While it is most common with people with a history of congenital heart defects, some…
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January 7, 2014 Children's Health
1. Educate Yourself on Pediatric Sleep Disorders There are many different types of pediatric sleep disorders. In general, children can suffer from most of the same disorders adults do. The difference is that children often do not have the language…
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January 7, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) use specific guidelines to determine whether or not a child is within a healthy weight range. According to the CDC and AAP, a child’s height and…
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January 7, 2014 Children's Health
Infants sleep a lot, 16 or more hours a day, but they do this in slivers of just one or two hours at a time, leaving you, the parent, in an exhausted, often irritable, brain fog. Developing a consistent 24-hour…
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Statin medications refer to a classification of drugs that are taken to lower blood cholesterol levels. Specifically, statins block an enzyme called hydroxy-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase (HMG-CoA reductase) so that the liver does not make more cholesterol. Fortunately, common statin medications…
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A sore wrist may be caused by a multitude of factors, including carpal tunnel syndrome, strain, sprain, joint injury or surgery. The wrist is made up of eight bones as well as a number of tendons and ligaments, any of…
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Insomniacs often find their inability to sleep interferes with productivity, energy and ability to function properly during the day. Although many causes of insomnia exist, most cases resolve with treatment. If insomnia is particularly severe or persistent, a physician should…
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Cervical dysplasia describes the abnormal growth of cells on the surface of the cervix that indicates either precancerous or cancerous cells. Cervical dysplasia often produces no symptoms at all, and a Pap smear usually detects the condition. Reasons for the…
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1. Prevent Recurrence The best way to manage chronic gout is to find ways to alleviate symptoms and to make the day-to-day living with the disease as manageable as possible. Simple home remedies such as ice packs applied on swollen…
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In 1988, the U.S. Department of Labor created the Drug Free Workplace Act which called for many government agencies and contractors to provide mandatory drug tests for all employees. Since then, many companies have also put mandatory drug testing in…
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Overview Tooth implants are a way to replace one or more missing teeth. They do not rest on other teeth, like a bridge, or on the gum, like dentures. Instead, they fuse directly to the jawbone. Through a 20-year track…
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January 7, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Toe fungus, on the nail or the skin, is often more of an embarrassment than a serious medical issue. Toe fungus is highly contagious, and can be picked up simply by walking barefoot at public swimming pools or public showers….
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January 7, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Sea salt baths aid in relaxation and wellness, and regular treatments trigger natural healing systems in the body to self-repair, according to Health-benefit-of-water.com. Also used as a beauty aid, sea salt relieves many skin maladies, including psoriasis, as reported…
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Electric cars aren’t fast enough. They don’t go far enough on a charge and they look funny, too. There are plenty of reasons people use to dismiss electric cars. They’ve done so since the days of GM’s EV1 in the…
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Water is a vital natural resource. Although water conservation and quality control may be largely under the control of municipal water boards and other government entities, you can play your part by saving water in and around your home. You…
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1. Lose Weight Manage your atherosclerosis–the hardening of your arteries due to cholesterol and fat buildup–by maintaining a healthy weight. If you are above your ideal weight, shed some pounds through a combination of diet and exercise. Following a low-fat,…
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1. Take Prenatal Vitamins to Prevent Birth Defects Why some babies develop an omphalocele is not entirely understood. Consequently, there is no definite way to prevent one from occurring in your baby. That said, some research suggests that taking prenatal…
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1. Be Proactive in Anticipating Challenges When neuroblastoma is at an early stage, the most effective coping strategy is to encourage your child to live as normal a life as possible. However, kids with advanced cases of this cancer frequently…
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Overview The game of basketball is something of an enigma. Coaches want their players to give maximum effort when they are on the court. However, when players improve, it’s usually not about the amount of effort. It’s about working on…
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Having good posture contributes to your overall well-being, prevents injury and allows the body to function efficiently, according to Dr. Florence Kendall in her book, “Muscles: Testing and Function with Posture and Pain.” As we get older our postures become…
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January 7, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
There’s no real secret to gaining weight–you need to consume more calories than you expend in order to move the scale. But if you’re extremely active or just have a fast metabolism, putting on weight can be difficult. If your…
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Earning a slim belly is a difficult proposition for many people but, if you are committed to your goal and employ a sincere workout ethic, the rewards of performing some simple exercises will pay off. Find exercises that are comfortable…
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Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. A variety of infectious agents cause this illness, including viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. Kids Health, a consumer information website operated by the Nemours Foundation, explains that pneumonia commonly begins after a common…
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