Anemia is a very common blood disorder that affects mainly women of child-bearing years, although other medical conditions can cause anemia. The cause of anemia is quite easy to understand. It happens when there is a drop in the about of either hematocrit or hemoglobin in the blood. Hematocrit is the...

Did you know that men and women both tend to lose hair thickness as they age? They both can lose the amount of hair that they have as they age too. Men are likely to see a pattern of hair loss by the time they are 30 years of age and as many as 60% of men are completely bald or have a balding pattern...

Ok, we all would rather not have to face our own hair loss, but unfortunately unless you are blessed with really good “hair genes”, and somehow manage to grow old with a full head of hair, you have a good chance of at some point in your life facing the prospect of excessive hair loss. Even...

Just like most diseases there are many risk factors for type 2 diabetes. The risk factors are obesity, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits, a family history of diabetes, increased age, having high blood pressure or high cholesterol, and a history of having had gestational diabetes with a pregnancy. Obesity...

Males that have testicular cancer can learn how to cope with the cancer and the changes that they will be experiencing as they go through treatment by learning coping skills. Coping skills can come in the form of a plan that can be devised by your doctor and other medical support staff. There are some...

The one thing needed in life to keep going on is Unstoppable Motivation. This is not a grocery item you could get over the counter, nor is it a thing you could borrow from someone, motivation is what comes from within you and that is exactly where you need to peep to acquire it. It is a deliberate effort...

A bona fide medical profession, becoming a doctor of osteopathy is an increasingly popular choice of occupation. It is by no means an easy undertaking and much like any other medical doctor, becoming a D.O. (doctor of osteopathy) requires time, money, determination, and education. There is a very well...

Have you seen your cat limping? Have you noticed that your pet dog is rather dragging its feet in a painful manner? Check it out – your pets might be suffering from infectious arthritis. What Is Infectious Arthritis? This is a type of arthritis that can affect both humans and animals. It is caused...

The tension headache is one that nearly all of us will experience at least one time. That dull, achy feeling that hurts both sides of our head. It also may involve tight feelings in the muscles in the neck and shoulders. It begins slowly and gradually builds up and normally begins in the middle of the...

When it comes to your health, there are many vital functions of your body. When you think about it, your whole body needs to operate together to keep you healthy and functioning on a high level. Your blood is no exception. The blood that pumps through your veins supports your body and your life. Blood...

I am a firm believer that observational learning is the best tool for teaching hungry minds. From experience, I personally learned more than any school has taught me. My education is proving successful as I write from my own mind what I have known years ago, and researchers are now catching up. Through...

When most people think of Parkinson’s disease, they likely picture tremors, shakes, body stiffness and moving slowly. No one considers just exactly how these symptoms fan out and create problems in other places in the body. Parkinson’s disease not only impairs motor function but also causes...

Pregnancy is always an exciting time. You are adding to your family and whether it is your first child or your fourth, you will always get wrapped up in the excitement of bringing home the new addition. There are many things you need to do to get ready for the big arrival. Here are some tips that will...

There are different levels of play used in the assessment of children’s speech and language. These levels are used to measure children’s play skills. However, there are also play levels of social interaction that can give a general overview of the child’s play skills. In general, there...

Did you know that ‘arthron’ means joint in Greek, and ‘itis’ means swelling. Hence, the terms ‘arthritis’ actually means joint swelling or joint inflammation. Some common questions that would crop up are – What causes arthritis? Why it is common to have arthritis...