Monthly archive May, 2012
Keys to Long Life
A study developed by Friedman and Martin found the key to better living a long life. This research was recently published in the book “The Longevity Project: Surprising Discoveries for Health and Long Life”. The keys to long life according to this study are: - Marriage may be good for the health of men, but...
The Simple Phobias
The simple phobias are phobias of the the bizarre (like fear or ugliness of numbers) to the most rational (such as fear of heights or firearms). Very often, phobias of this type are usually related to traumatic events experienced in the past that left a mark for life. People who have simple phobias seek to...
Facts about Pseudogout
What is pseudogout? Pseudogout is a type of arthritis. Sometimes, it is called crystal deposition disease calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate. This condition causes painful swelling in one or more joints. It can cause joint damage if untreated. Pseudogout is similar to a condition called gout. However, gout affects, generally, the articulation of the big toe. Generally,...
The Causes of Osteoarthritis
What is arthritis? Arthritis is inflammation (swelling) of the joints. It causes pain and, often, it also limits the movement of the joints are affected. There are many types of arthritis. What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. Osteoarthritis (also called degenerative joint disease) can affect any joint in the body...
Obsessions vs. Compulsions
In an Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, we sometimes confuse ourselves between obsessions and compulsions. To make it clear, we have provided some examples between obsessions and compulsions What are some common obsessions? Here are some common obsessions: Fear of dirt or germs. Disgust with bodily waste or fluids. Preoccupation with order, symmetry (balance) and accuracy. Concern for...
Facts About Being Obsessive-Compulsive
What is OCD? Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a disease that causes people to have unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and to repeat certain behaviors (compulsions) over and over. We all have habits and routines in our daily lives as brushing our teeth before bed. However, for people with OCD, patterns of behavior interfere with your daily life. Most...
Facts About Acne
What is acne? In people who have acne, dead skin cells mix with sebum (oil) produced by the skin and clog the hair follicles of the skin. The bacteria growing in clogged hair follicles cause more skin irritation. Usually, acne begins in early adolescence, when the sebaceous glands of the body begin to produce more...
What is Rosacea?
What is rosacea? Rosacea is a condition that affects the skin of the face. What are the symptoms of rosacea? Rosacea often begins as a redness that looks like a blush on the nose, cheeks, chin or forehead. As time passes, you may see red pimples and pus-filled bumps. Some people also notice small blood...
What do Do When there is a Spinal Cord Injury
What is the spinal cord and what does it do? The spinal cord consists of nerves and nerve cells that carry messages from the brain to different parts of the body. The spinal cord runs from the base of the brain to the waist. It is protected by the spine, the bony rings of the...
Allergic Conjunctivitis
What is conjunctivitis? A thin transparent membrane called the conjunctiva covers the eyeball and inner eyelids. If something irritates this covering, it could swollen the eyes. They may also itch, hurt or cry out your eyes. This is called conjunctivitis, also known as “pink eye”. What is the cause of allergic conjunctivitis? Many factors can...
The Symptoms and Causes of Acute Bronchitis
What is acute bronchitis? Acute bronchitis is an infection of the bronchial tree. The bronchial tree consists of the tubes that carry air to the lungs. When these tubes get infected, they swell and form mucus inside. This makes breathing very difficult. Acute bronchitis is bronchitis that lasts a short time (several weeks or less),...
Passive Smokers at Risk of Dementia
It is well known that if a family member smokes, the other members are affected largely by the negative effects of smoking. These include lung disease, circulatory problems, and cancer risks. But now, a new ailment has been added to the list of the negative effects of smoking: dementia. The research was carried out in...
