Muscle is a type of tissue that is responsible for movement in the body. Most of us think of muscles by its outer appearance in terms of physique and the movement of different body parts. However, there are muscles in various different internal structures and organs which are constantly working but are not under our >> Read More ...
Pain, burning, tingling and aching are some of the ways we describe different sensations that we experience. However, these conventional terms do not always describe every type of sensation. At times the sensation that we are feeling does not fit into one of these terms. A hollow feeling in the pit of the stomach which is >> Read More ...
Most people will experience some degree of insomnia every now and then. According to estimates, over 3 in 10 American adults report experience a problem with sleeping every years. For 1 in 10 adults in the United States, insomnia is a chronic problem. There are many reasons why the odd sleepless night may occur. It can >> Read More ...
Copper is an essential mineral but any disturbance in copper levels within the body can cause various symptoms and even lead to certain diseases. Humans source copper through foods and the human body only required a small amount of copper for its needs. Too little copper intake can lead to a deficiency just as too much of >> Read More ...
Vomiting is the body’s natural mechanism for getting rid of harmful substances and irritants in the upper gut (esophagus, stomach and upper part of the small intestine). It can even be a life-saving mechanism when a person consumes poisonous substances that could result in death. However, vomiting can sometimes be >> Read More ...
Strokes can strike suddenly and often without any warning. It is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and claims approximately 140,000 lives annually. Every year there are some 800,000 stroke cases among Americans. While it cannot always be avoided, there are many risk factors that increase the chance of >> Read More ...
Tetanus is no longer a major concern in developed nations but the risk will always persist, especially for people who have not been immunized. This bacterial infection is quickly spread when there is an injury with an object that is contaminated with soil, animal feces or dust. Often these are injuries caused by rusty >> Read More ...
Heart attacks are not the only type of heart disease but it is among the most common type and also one of the deadliest. Every year, approximately 1.5 million heart attacks occur in the United States. Not all result in death but can still cause significant damage to the heart that is irreversible. Preventing a heart attack >> Read More ...
Tendons are the bands of connective tissue that connects muscles to bones. It pulls against bones when muscles contract and together with the joints, these structures allow for movement of different body parts. The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body, located at the back of the ankle. It has to contend with >> Read More ...
Most people with coronary artery disease (CAD) do not even know that they have the condition. It has become a widespread health problem particularly in developed nations. However in most cases there are little to no symptoms of coronary artery disease until it severely affects the heart. Without treatment, coronary artery >> Read More ...
