Several health related topics are too awkward for many people in several cultures to discuss, even with their doctor. Sexually transmitted diseases, which are more commonly called STDs, are one of those awkward ailments, but considering the long-term health effects of several, even the possibility of death, this embarrassment cannot be allowed to prevent the… Continue reading
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PiYo Combining the Balace and Focus of Yoga With the Precision and Breathing of Pilates
Health is a science and thereby makes advancements over time as our understanding of our bodies develops over time. The United States Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) food pyramid model that many of us grew up with has since been replaced a few years back by the healthy plate model that excludes the fats, sugars,… Continue reading
Stretching and Exercise to Prevent Hip and Other Orthopedic Surgeries
Today, Americans are experiencing more and more pains associated with orthopedics. They are working longer hours, not eating as well, not exercising and not relaxing as much. All of this causes a lot of stress onto the bones of the body and can lead to illness and injury. On a positive note, with the increase… Continue reading
Less Invasive Back Surgery? The Artificial Cervical Disc may be the Key
If you?re suffering from back pain, you?re not alone: when it comes to musculoskeletal impairment (back pain), over 25 percent of Americans are in the same shape. In fact, those in the U.S. who are employed miss almost 440 million days of work due to musculoskeletal injuries. This costs nearly $850 billion a year, and… Continue reading
How to Care for Your Skin
Having good skin is a great aspiration. Some people have it naturally and some don’t. Either way we still need to take care of our skin. Having the best dermatologist is helpful but even if you have the best dermatologist in the world and do nothing on your own to take care of your skin,… Continue reading
How to be as Prepared as Possible for Your Neurologist Visit
If you or someone in your family is suffering from a neurological disorder, you’re probably gearing up for a visit to the neurologist. You definitely want to have a list of questions to ask a neurologist when you get there, in order to make the most informed decision about a plan for treatment and to… Continue reading
What Is a Neuropsychiatric Evaluation?
The 21 year old man functions so well in the Young Adult Program that is offered in the public school district. Although his math and language skills are far below his age level, he has many tasks that he is able to complete on his own after he has received instruction. For example, the young… Continue reading
The Effects of Low Testosterone on Mood
Most of us learned about testosterone from fifth grade health class; it is the principal male sex hormone and helps to play a key role in male enhancement plus it contributes to an increased bone mass, muscle mass, and body hair growth. There is research that suggest that one our of every four men over… Continue reading