November 8-14, 2012 - Original Health Articles
The immune system is a biological marvel. It protects the body from potential harm from foreign invaders, such as viruses and bacteria. Sometimes, however, the immune system has difficulty telling the difference between healthy cells and cancerous cells.
No matter what kind of surgery you undergo, some pain is par for the course, especially if you've had an incision, bone or muscle has been worked on, or connective tissues have been displaced. Most patients worry their pain will be more than they can stand, but the good news is there are plenty of pain medications available to help minimize discomfort.
Want to lower your blood pressure? Adding yogurt to your meals may help, according to one study. Long-term yogurt eaters have lower systolic blood pressure and decreased risk of developing hypertension when compared to individuals who don't eat yogurt, according to a study reported in Medical News Today.
The word "arthritis" conjures images of old, gnarled hands and grandparents walking with canes, but arthritis isn't just a disease that affects the elderly. Young adults, teens and even children get arthritis too. There are over a hundred different types of arthritis, a term that simply means "inflammation of the joints.
Avoiding food-borne illnesses requires a few basic skills and some common sense about how to shop for, store, and prepare your foods-and how to clean up after yourself. The basics—Certain rules apply to all foods Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water not only before you handle food, but after touching meat, eggs or dirty fruits and vegetables and of course, after you use the bathroom.
Have you ever stepped out of the shower, caught a glimpse of yourself in a full-length mirror, and wondered, "How in the world did I get that?" That would be a bruise, shining purply through your skin in all its glory. You don't remember bumping into or hitting anything.
Although Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a widely recognized mental health issue in children, for many individuals, ADHD persists into adulthood. ADHD is characterized by an inability to regulate one's behavior, emotions, and attention.
Many people who live with chronic illness and pain conditions look pretty good from the outside. They may be well dressed, well groomed, and appear to friends and family to be healthy. But on the inside, many patients feel painful, ill, exhausted, depressed, and anything but healthy.
While individuals can suffer from depression at any age, older adults are particularly at risk. Of the approximately 20 million people in the U.S. with depression, 6.5 million are 65 and older. Depression causes unnecessary distress and suffering and may impair physical, mental, and social functioning.
'Tis the season to buy gifts for those who are near and dear to you. Why not celebrate your loved ones by giving presents that promote wellness? "After the holidays, everyone is all geared up to start getting in shape," says Alison Massey, RD, CDE, of Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore.
Teenagers in Los Angeles who send sexually explicit text messages are seven times more likely as those who don't to be sexually active, according to a recent survey. The study, reported by Reuters Health, found that the young people who "sexted"" also were more likely to practice risky sex behaviors.
Never underestimate the power of your nose when it comes to choosing a partner. Women say a man's scent is the most crucial feature of all when it comes to determining if she would want to have sex with him, according to two large studies by an olfactory expert at Brown University.
