Posts tagged "headache"
Mass Psychogenic Illness
What is mass psychogenic illness? Mass psychogenic illness occurs when groups of people (as a class in a school or office workers) start to feel unwell at the same time although there is no physical or environmental reason for getting sick. How common is mass psychogenic illness? Mass psychogenic illness has existed for centuries around...
Things to Know About High-Altitude Illness
Every year, millions of people go to the mountains for backpacking, skiing, mountain climbing and other activities. If you’re planning a trip to altitudes higher than 8,000 feet, talk with your doctor about high-altitude illness. This is also called mountain sickness or altitude sickness. How do I know if I’m getting high-altitude illness? Some of...
Facts about Concussion
What is a concussion? A concussion is an injury to the brain that can cause various symptoms. It usually is caused by a blow to the head. Most of the time, without loss of consciousness. The shock in sports can happen during the exercises, practices and games. Injuries during practice can be as serious...
What is Malaria?
What is malaria? Malaria is an infection in the red blood cells. It is spread by mosquitoes infected by a parasite. If bitten by an infected mosquito, the parasite can enter the blood. The parasite lays eggs that give rise to more parasites that feed on the blood cells until the person becomes seriously ill....
How to Prevent Migraines
The headache or migraine is a disease characterized by strong and intense headaches that can be really annoying and even disable those who suffer from this, depriving them of their favorite activities. Approximately 15% of the population suffer from migraines. Now, let’s learn how to prevent migraines. There are several types of headaches and...
