One of the most dangerous health risks is often the most passive in its symptom. Hypertension or high blood pressure is often called “the silent killer” since it can be present without any outward symptoms. However silent, hypertension is certainly deadly, being a lead factor in stroke, heart attacks, congestive heart failure and many other…
Every year, over 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S., with an estimated 40,000 deaths per year from the disease. This is a frightening disease that is the 2nd highest cause of cancer deaths in women. Any diagnosis of breast cancer is serious, but there are different stages of this deadly disease.…
Whether you are working long hours on a project for work or have too much on your plate at home, stress can begin to take a negative toll on your health. Not only are there emotional symptoms such as anxiety and feeling overwhelmed, your body can reflect the stress you feel through a variety of…
When you are recovering from an injury, surgery or other physical issues, physical therapy is often needed to strengthen muscles, improve flexibility and regain range of motion. Unfortunately, this can be painful or difficult when exercise puts additional stress on the injured area. Aquatic physical therapy is often used reduce impact and give support during…
Whiplash is a common neck injury, often associated with auto accidents, especially rear-end accidents. However, this neck injury can happen any time your neck is suddenly thrust backward and then forward again, causing injury the muscles and ligaments in the neck. It can occur after a fall, a sports injury or other types of trauma.…
Excessive unprotected exposure to the sun can cause changes in your skins appearance. Often this exposure can lead to sun spots on areas of your skin that are more likely to be unprotected. These brown, sometimes rough, spots can appear on your hands, face, chest, arms and other commonly exposed areas. Medical treatment through a…
Anyone who has seen a 2D ultrasound image of a baby in the womb knows that the quality of the image has much to be desired. For some, it can be difficult to even make out the outline of the baby, much less see any distinguishing features. However, new technology offers clearer, more detailed images…
A lipoma is a benign, fatty tumor that grows underneath the skin. Most lipomas are small and painless, often located on the torso, neck, upper thighs, upper arms and armpits. It is not known exactly what causes these growths but they are usually inherited through the person’s genes. About 1% of the population will have…
It is very common for women to have urinary incontinence, especially as they get older. However, bladder control issues can happen at any age and can be caused by many different factors. There are two main types of female urinary incontinence, stress and urge. The stress form is predicated by some outside pressure on the…
The ‘double chin’ or excess fat below your chin is a common problem among both men and women. For some, it comes with age; for others, it can be genetic, with young adults having excess fat under their chin that never goes away, even with weight loss. This extra pocket of fat and skin can…
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