Health

The urinary system consists of the bladder, kidneys, ureter and urethra. Bacteria can Sometimes infiltrate this system, affecting the upper and lower part of the urinary tract. In some instances, calcium or other such deposits can form within the urinary…
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The calf is composed of three muscles: the medial and lateral gastrocnemius, and the soleus. A number of injuries or disorders cause pain in the calf. The most important to consider is deep venous thrombosis. Calf Strain The two larger…
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Eczema is a common skin problem in toddlers. It affects as many as one in every 10 young children, according to Kids Health, a non-profit informational site produced by the Nemours Foundation. Most kids outgrow it by the age of…
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Up to two-thirds of people age 50 and older have a more difficult time remembering names, appointments and other details in life, according to the Harvard Medical School. Most of the time, these small memory lapses are not signs of…
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Overview Your heart disease risk increases as your total or bad cholesterol levels rise or your good cholesterol level falls. “Controlling Cholesterol” and “The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure” report that stress harms cholesterol. You don’t have to make lifestyle changes if…
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Overview Qigong, also known as Qi Gong, is a meditative practice using slow and graceful movements as well as controlled breathing. This Chinese meditative practice is believed to promote circulation of qi, or flow of energy, within the body to…
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Overview Experienced or beginner, if you find your average heart rate while running, you will get better, healthier results. Using your heart rate when running is an effective way to gauge your intensity effort. Especially beginning runners tend to run…
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Hip replacement surgery can be very beneficial for those who suffer from chronic end-stage arthritis. Removing arthritic joint surfaces and replacing them with artificial components can result in a significant improvement in quality of life. However, for all the benefits…
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The knee joint is a common cause of pain for many people. There are multiple injuries and conditions associated with pain and stiffness in the knee joint. Stiffness is usually caused by inflammation or swelling in the knee. The knee…
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1. Acknowledge and Confront the Problem The hardest step for someone with a personality disorder is the first one: acknowledging the problem. Because of the rigidity involved in the condition–the patterns of behavior that are designed to avoid responsibility–it can…
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Infants come into the world with more than 100 billion brain cells and quickly begin building connections between them. This network of connections becomes the foundation for skills we use throughout our lives. You can help your children get a…
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While most people pay attention to their bodies by eating a healthy diet and working out, fewer pay close attention to their brain health. The brain plays an important role in most every life function, from thinking and feeling to…
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Overview Argentum nitricum, or silver nitrate, has been used in traditional medicine in a diluted solution for antiseptic purposes, although its use has all but disappeared. Silver nitrate, however, is a stock remedy in homeopathic medicine for anxiety. Potentially lethal…
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Physicians prescribe bronchodilators such as the generically named tiotropium found in the Spiriva Handihaler to help relieve the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The medication helps open the airways called bronchial tubes inside…
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Piles, more commonly known as hemorrhoids, can cause pain and bleeding from the rectum. These swollen veins can occur inside or outside the anus, and most people experience at least one incidence of piles at some point in their lives,…
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Amblyopia, sometimes called “lazy eye,” is a visual impairment that results when vision is much stronger in one eye than the other for any one of several reasons. If the condition goes uncorrected, the brain fails to form the appropriate…
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Children develop hives as often or more often than adults. But frequently, the causes of hives in children cannot be pinpointed. A hive is a circular area of raised skin that shows swelling and can occur in groups. They can…
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Overview Frostbite is the freezing of the skin and underlying body tissues. Mild frostbite, known as frostnip, can be irritating, but doesn’t typically cause permanent damage. Frostbite occurs upon exposure to extremely cold temperatures and can take hold within minutes…
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Overview Amblyopia, sometimes called “lazy eye,” occurs when an abnormal relationship between the visual input from one eye and its interpretation in the brain diminishes vision. In “Amblyopia Facts,” the National Eye Institute says amblyopia affects 2 to 3 percent…
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is not typically caused by pregnancy. However, there is a condition termed pregnancy induced hypertension, PIH, or preeclampsia, which is characterized by high blood pressure in pregnant women, states MayoClinic.com. Preeclampsia most commonly begins after…
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Children who develop juvenile myoclonic epilepsy will most likely have it for the rest of their lives. About 80 percent will need to take anti-epileptic drugs to prevent the return of seizures, according to Epilepsy Action’s website. Some studies have…
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1. Help Your Child Eat A baby born with a cleft palate, or malformed soft tissue at the roof of the mouth, will likely have trouble breastfeeding, nursing from a bottle and eating properly. When this mouth tissue doesn’t grow…
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Pelvic cancers are an important health concern for women. The three places in the female pelvis where cancers frequently occur are the cervix, the ovaries and the lining of the uterus, which is known as the endometrium. There are unique…
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High blood pressure, also referred to as hypertension, may manifest in one of three ways during pregnancy. Chronic hypertension refers to high blood pressure that existed prior to pregnancy or that lasts more than three months after delivery. Gestational hypertension…
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Overview Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid are skills that can help you save a life. CPR and first aid classes are offered within most communities by organizations such as the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association. The…
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Overview While it is not a requirement that you monitor your heart rate while running, it is an excellent way to train and attain your goals. By paying attention to your heart rate as you run, you can keep yourself…
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Overview Hemorrhoids occur when the veins of the anus or rectum swell, causing intense pain or discomfort. Sometimes bleeding occurs. Treatment involves easing the pain immediately and reducing the swelling over time so that the pain does not continue. Hemorrhoids…
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Nocturnal leg cramps cause painful involuntary contractions in the leg muscles. The British Journal of General Practice reports this condition as a common and disruptive disturbance that affects a significant number of people over the age of 60; however, leg…
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When you exercise, your heart beat or the rate of your pulse is used to estimate the intensity level of your workout. The more intense your workout is the harder your heart must work to deliver oxygen-rich blood to your…
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Cesarean section–surgical delivery of the fetus through an abdominal incision–now comprises nearly 32 percent percent of all deliveries in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control reports. Cesarean sections, which are major surgery, increase the risk of complications for…
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