26 October 2017
Seniors are most at risk of suffering a serious fall. As a senior, protecting yourself from a fall means learning more about what could cause a fall and taking preventative action. To help get you started, here is what you need to know. What Causes a Fall? There are several factors that can lead to an increased risk of falling as you age. One potential factor is your physical fitness levels.
7 October 2017
If your previously injured elbow hurts or aches after many years of feeling alright, you might have post-traumatic arthritis. Post-traumatic arthritis is a wear and tear disorder that affects the joints in your body. Sometimes injuries can develop arthritis if you overuse, re-injure, or aggravate them. Learn more about post-traumatic arthritis and how it affects your previously injured elbow below: How Can Post-Traumatic Arthritis Develop in Your Elbow? If you're like many people, you associate arthritis with older individuals.
17 September 2017
Most people think testosterone therapy is only for men, because this hormone is more prevalent in males and necessary for their growth and development. However, women may also gain some benefits from undergoing this hormone treatment. Here are two health issues testosterone therapy may be helpful in remedying. Improve Sex Drive Sexual dysfunction affects 43 percent of women, and low libido is one of the most common issues they struggle with.
24 August 2017
You do everything you can to keep yourself healthy. You watch your weight, and you get plenty of exercise. Unfortunately, with all that effort, you might still be forgetting one vital area of your body; your gut. You see, without proper care, your gut can get sick. Once your gut gets sick, you can experience side effects such as bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal cramping. Luckily, there are some lifestyle changes you can make that will get your gut feeling better again.
20 August 2017
If your kids are going to be heading off to high school, and they'll be dressing out for gym class, it's important that you talk to them about staph infections. Staph infections are a serious health concern, especially when it comes to the locker room atmosphere. Here are some safety precautions your kids can take to prevent staph infections while in school. Keep Their Hands Clean When it comes to the locker room, the most important rule your kids can remember is that they should keep their hands clean.
2 August 2017
Teenage girls go through a wide variety of personal changes that make their lives difficult. One of the toughest of these is the range of gynecological diseases. One of the most common and confusing of these is vulvodynia. Understanding its causes and treatments can help teen girls manage it and avoid serious pain and suffering. Vulvodynia Can Be Mysterious Vulvodynia is a pain that occurs outside of typical causes. It isn't a singular disease but has many different potential symptoms and influences.
18 July 2017
It's not unusual for previously straight front teeth to become misaligned over time. Here are two reasons why this can occur and your options for fixing the problem. Your Wisdom Teeth Grew In One common reason your front teeth are crowding is because your wisdom teeth came in. In general, the human mouth is designed to fit all of a person's teeth comfortably, including wisdom teeth that typically erupt in the late teens and sometimes later.