Each year in the United States, 785,000 people suffer a stroke. Furthermore, it is the fourth leading cause of death and its consequences are among the top causes of disability in the U.S. The good news is that there are preventative measures you can take to reduce your risk of stroke, and most of them...Continue reading
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Men’s Health Network supports screening for lung cancer, recommends e-cigarettes to curb smoking
Men’s Health Network supports screening for lung cancer, recommends e-cigarettes to curb smoking.
Back for the Future: Tips to Prevent a Life of Lumbar Pain
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons has reported that nearly 80% of all people will experience some form of severe back pain in their lives, and is the most common place people get hurt at work. Back injury is commonly caused by improper lifting technique, repetitive straining, or sudden force, but even poor posture or...Continue reading
Even more bad news on supplements: testosterone treatment linked to heart attacks | American Council on Science and Health (ACSH)
Even more bad news on supplements: testosterone treatment linked to heart attacks | American Council on Science and Health (ACSH).
What Is Dementia and What Should You Know About It?
While often incorrectly considered a disease, dementia actually refers to a group of symptoms which negatively affect memory and social abilities, resulting in an interference with daily functioning. Primarily, problems with memory and impaired judgment or language are the two major areas affected by dementia. However, numerous other causes and symptoms of dementia exist, which...Continue reading
Laser Hair Removal: Not Only For Women
The general perception about laser hair treatment is that the solution is only suitable for women. However, men can also take advantage of this safe procedure and avoid the hassle of repetitive measures such as using hair removal creams and waxing and shaving extra body hair. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, excessive hair...Continue reading
Is Your Job Causing Your Back Pain?
Back pain is almost as common as headache pain, and the most common work-related disability according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. It’s expensive too, costing sufferers billions of dollars each year. The lower back, or lumbar region, is the most common area for back pain. Few people are immune to back...Continue reading
Signs and Symptoms of Bronchitis
Whether or not you can believe it, cold and flu season are already in full swing; cold season typically peaks in January, while flu season not until February. This year, however, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting that this is the earliest start to flu season since 2003. Other medical websites...Continue reading
Cleanliness is Next to Nothing: Five Things You Need to Check Before Getting a Tattoo or Piercing
Tattoo and piercing shops are not like they used to be. Far from dark, seedy little holes-in-the-wall of the past, today’s shops are well-lit, open, and almost run-of-the-mill. Shops are regularly inspected and monitored by the local health department so there is a certain level of clean that needs to be maintained in order for...Continue reading
Can’t Sleep? Try Natural Solutions Before Turning to Medication
A report published by The Lancet medical journal found that sleep issues are a major problem for many Americans, with nearly one-quarter of adults unhappy with their quality of sleep. Prescription medications to induce a good night’s sleep are a common solution; however, they’ve become a new focus for the Food and Drug Administration due...Continue reading