1. Pay Attention to Early-Warning Symptoms Many incidences of ventricular fibrillation (VF)–an extremely abnormal heart rhythm that can cause cardiac arrest and proves to be fatal up to 75 percent of the time–occur without any warning. Some people do experience…
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1. Communicate Your Symptoms to Health Care Professionals Immediately If you feel that you or someone you know is suffering from symptoms of a heart attack, it’s important to communicate this information to health care professionals by calling ahead to…
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Weakness of the seventh cranial nerve, also known as the facial nerve, results in an inability to move the muscles of facial expression on the side of the disease. Bell’s palsy is currently defined as an unexplained weakness of the…
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January 5, 2014 What Is Verbal and Nonverbal Communication?
Overview Communication is the basis of any relationship, and good communication is the key to relationship success. Communication is the way in which messages are generated and received. Many people don’t understand the impact both verbal and nonverbal communication techniques…
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Tobacco users who are new to the habit may not realize the health problems and other consequences that are already part of their burden. The short-term effects of smoking include significant changes in economic, health and social status, particularly since…
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January 5, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Magnesium citrate is an over-the-counter medication used to alleviate symptoms associated with constipation. This medication, which contains the naturally-occurring mineral magnesium, works by increasing the amount of water present within the digestive tract, which can help induce stool production. Patients…
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Overview The information contained in your credit report can potentially determine whether you’re able to borrow money for a home loan or new car, get utility or cell phone services or even land a job and it’s your right to…
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1. Check for a Metallic Taste in the Mouth Acute poisoning from arsenic typically begins with a taste of metal and an odor similar to garlic on the victim’s breath. It may also cause a dry mouth and difficulty swallowing….
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January 4, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Nails are composed of layers of keratin, a protective protein manufactured by the body. When the body does not receive enough of the nutrients needed to create healthy keratin, the result may be dry and brittle nails that crack and…
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Most bacteria coexist with humans without harm. However, some bacterial species cause severe infection with potentially disabling or life-threatening consequences. Disease-causing bacteria are termed pathogens. The bacteria Neisseria meningitidis, Mycobacterium leprae and Clostridium perfringens cause three notoriously feared infections–meningitis, leprosy…
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1. See Your Optometrist Regularly In order to manage your nearsightedness, or myopia, it is important to visit your eye professional at least once a year. Your doctor will test your vision and write out a prescription that will best…
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Overview Health anxiety is better known as hypochondria or hypochondriasis, a mental illness in which the sufferer believes that he has some type of disease despite there being no evidence, like symptoms, to support this belief. Like many mental illnesses,…
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Cigarettes contain many poisons including tar, nicotine and carcinogens. In a 2006 report, the Surgeon General called smoking “the single greatest avoidable cause of death and disease.” Cigarette smoke not only affects the smoker but those around the smoker. Inhaling…
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Aesthetics has often been associated with resistance training due to the transforming nature of exercise. The hourglass shape, a thin waist with curvy hips and shoulders, is a desired look among many women and can be achieved through specific exercises…
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1. Antibiotics to Relieve Symptoms Antibiotics are a first line of defense for both reflux and obstructive types of uropathy. They are used to treat the bladder infection that you may be experiencing along with your uropathy, and they will…
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January 4, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
1. Give OTC Creams a Chance Most people dealing with age spots stop by the pharmacy first. Over-the-counter creams and gels that claim to treat and clear age spots abound, although the efficacy is at best questionable. Light age spots…
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By recycling items instead of throwing them away, you reduce the amount of waste in landfills, prevent toxic materials from leeching into soil and water, and preserve natural resources by providing reusable raw materials. Many states offer curbside pickup for…
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Overview Different styles of yoga vary widely in their approach to this ancient practice. While some types of yoga are geared towards promoting a peaceful, relaxed state, other forms have emerged that provide an intensive workout focused on yoga’s physical…
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Spinning is a relatively new fitness activity, compared to many of the techniques in use. Technically, it is very similar to biking or cycling. By adjusting and manipulating the resistance, the workout can be made to resemble a real cycling…
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The electric vehicle, or EV, is relatively easy to manufacture without extensive infrastructure in place, and its usability will only grow over time. Similarly, it provides the means to significantly reduce overall emissions even if there are criticisms about its…
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January 4, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Weight gainers and protein products have come a long way over the years. These products provide a convenient means of taking in extra protein and nutrients for gaining muscle and body weight. Protein and weight gainer powders have different…
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Women come in all different shapes and sizes, posing a dilemma for the apparel industry, whose products face fit problems with consumers. In a study published in 2005, textile researchers Karla Simmons at the University of Missouri and Cynthia L….
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Everyone experiences sadness at some point or another, but depression is more than just occasionally feeling blue. If you are depressed, you might feel guilty, worthless, fatigued and tearful. You may lose interest in favorite activities and notice changes in…
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1. Find the Right Pain Reliever People respond differently to pain management, so a drug that works for some may not work for others. The most commonly prescribed drugs for the pain management of chronic gout are over-the-counter pain relievers…
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Symptoms of digestive disease can be extremely uncomfortable and cause nutritional deficiencies. Even doctors cannot always tell what the problem is until several tests and procedures are completed. Once the affected area is pinpointed as the colon, or large intestine,…
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1. Floss First, Floss Right Gingivitis, infection or complications from a chronic disease can cause gum sensitivity. Whatever the source, if you’ve experienced bleeding gums in the past and want to prevent the condition in the future, step up your…
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An ecologic footprint refers to humanity’s impact on the planet, specifically the amount of resources we consume versus the amount of resources the earth can regenerate. The goal of an ecological-footprint analysis is to draw attention to the issue of…
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January 4, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview The skin repairs itself after an injury or wound, but the affected area is often altered by a scar. Although scars fade with time and become less noticeable, they are permanent. But although scars cannot be erased, proper wound…
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High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can cause heart attack, stroke or kidney failure. While experts are not certain what causes hypertension, genetics, diet, lifestyle and disease are contributing factors in this disease. According to the Mayo Clinic, normal…
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1. Textbook RSS Characteristics Identifying Russell-Silver syndrome (RSS) can be challenging because there is great variety in how the condition presents. Your child may display numerous symptoms, or he may have only a few. If your child is a textbook…
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