At this point researchers and physicians do not have a definitive cause of typical migraine headaches. Thus far they have been able to identify some genetic and environmental factors that seem to play a role. There is a theory that migraine headaches can be caused by changes in the trigeminal nerve, and balances in brain […]
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Looking and feeling your best every day means that you are not in pain and can get through your day without wincing or itching. By taking care of your feet you actually are taking care of the rest of your body and improving the way that you stand, walk and look to those around you.
Osteoporosis is a condition which affects millions of individuals worldwide. Unfortunately, once the condition has progressed an individual will often suffer a low impact or low traumatic bone fracture. Most commonly the fractures occur in either the spine, wrist or hip. Once fractured these bones must be set through an open reduction. This means that
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There is an old saying that no matter how young your face looks, your hands will always give your age away. The desire for youthful appearance and the goal of looking our best every day should never end in our face and are clothes, but should extend to the hand we extend to our friends
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Cardiomyopathy is a serious heart condition in which the muscle becomes inflamed, possibly from an infection, and does not function optimally. There can actually be a multitude of causes for cardiomyopathy, which also includes some viral infections. Individuals who suffer from cardiomyopathy will be diagnosed with either primary or secondary disease. Primary myopathy is attributed
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lung condition with ongoing airway inflammation that results in recurring episodes of swelling and blockage of the airways. Exposure to triggers creates this swelling and blockage which can be mild, moderate, severe or fatal. Asthma type determines the treatment that is prescribed. Treatment of asthma today can improve the ability of students to participate fully
Slipped Disk Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Slipped Disk The backbone, or spine, consists of 26 bones known as vertebrae. Soft disks, placed in between them are filled with a jelly-like substance. These disks give support to the vertebrae and keep them in proper location. A herniated disk, (slipped disk) is a disk that slips
Today measuring bone mass density is standard medical procedure in the diagnosis of osteoporosis. However, these tests have only been around for approximately 25 years. In the early years, osteoporosis was a disease that was only detected after an individual’s suffered from a low impact or low trauma fracture. By this time the bones had
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Testicular cancer is a disease of the male reproductive system that involves the testicles or testes. These are two egg shaped organs that reside in the scrotal sac which hangs outside the body and behind the penis. The testicles are responsible for producing hormones, normally testosterone and also sperm. Testicular cancer is most common in
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The flu is a viral infection that is caused by a specific virus type influenza. The swine flu is a new influenza virus that is causing illness in people, first detected in April 2009. This particular virus is spreading from person-to-person throughout the world, much the same way that other influenza viruses are spread. However,
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