5 ways to prevent Hypothermia

When exposed to cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster than it can be produced. Prolonged exposure to cold will eventually use up your body’s stored energy. The result is hypothermia...
Good Night's Sleep

Good Night’s Sleep, Why Is It Important?

Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center have published a study in the journal Science that finally tells us why it is important that we sleep. This study conducted on rats gives u...

Understanding glaucoma.

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States.  Glaucoma is the name for a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, which may cause loss of vision. Abnormally high...
Osteoarthritis

Treating Osteoarthritis with Heart Drugs

Osteoarthritis and Spironolactone Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is well known as the “wear and tear” arthritis because it is a condition in which the cartilage o...

Necessary exams that can save your life.

Getting checked early may be the best thing you can do for yourself or a loved one. This can help you prevent diseases like cancer, diabetes, and osteoporosis in it’s early stages, when they’re...
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: What Is It?

Muscular Dystrophy There are various types of muscular dystrophy that are present in the United States. All are a condition in which the muscles are easily damaged for one reason or another. Muscular...

Type 2 diabetes, helping understand it.

It is estimated that one in three people with type 2 diabetes are not even aware they have it.  Most of the food we eat is broken down into glucose, the form of sugar in the blood. Glucose is the mai...
Fetus Growth

Fetus Growth: What is Going On Inside?

Pregnancy is a fascinating time. You women have the opportunity to create a human being inside your body. In just 40 weeks, the fetus growth progresses from the size of the tip of a ballpoint pen to ...

Trampoline injuries, what are the dangers?

Many people think trampolines are a great addition to their home, kids love jumping up and down on these things.  In fact, jumping on a trampoline may increase the risk of injury for both children an...
Dandruff

Dandruff, how do get rid of it.

Dandruff is a common form of skin eczema that occurs in parts of the body with high oil (sebum) production. It commonly affects the scalp causing itching and flaking of the skin on your scalp. Althou...