Health And Wellness
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Health Hazards of the Holiday Season
The holiday season and new year celebrations are just round the corner. However, the excitement and stress of preparation and celebration can lead to certain unwanted health problems. Here is a compilation of common holiday hazards to avoid by taking certain precautions.
Why Do Women Live Longer Than Men?
Do you know that you might end up outliving your husband? Statistics now prove that women are likely to live longer than men. If God made them both equal, why do men have a shorter life? Let's find out what makes women blessed with longer life spans.
How Does a Rocking Chair Benefit your Health
A rocking chair can actually improve your health, surprising but true. In this article, we discuss how a rocking chair benefits your health in various ways.
Is Taking a Shower at Night Bad?
Rejuvenation is one phase that our body loves to indulge in, and a shower is one great way of doing just that. Is taking a shower at night bad? Let us discuss the answer and some facts, in this article.
Cold Shower vs Hot Shower
The following article will take you through the topic of cold shower vs hot shower by giving you the properties of both and what each of them offers. Continue reading for more details.
Cold Shower Benefits
You'll be surprised to know that there are many cold shower benefits. While the below given cold shower benefits may not be very convincing for people that enjoy a long hot bath, after reading these benefits, you may just change your mind... and your bath water temperature after reading what's given below...
What do We Need to Survive
What do we need to survive? The question may look very simple, but it is really difficult to answer. Food, clothing and shelter are the basic human needs. Don't we need anything else than this? The article will help you find out the answer to the question, "what do we need to live". Scroll down to know the basic needs of human beings....
Diagnose Yourself
When you attempt to diagnose yourself, you are putting your health at a big risk, because you can never be too sure about what it is exactly that has affected you. There are certain ways in which it can be done, but there are also several dangers associated with it.
Sedentary Lifestyle Effects
Sedentary lifestyle effects can lead to a host of medical ailments in the life of a person. Certainly, a dangerous way of living, sedentary lifestyle effects can include various physical ailments, even mental stress. Here are some of the causes and effects of a sedentary lifestyle.
Human Life Expectancy
Though the United States spends more money on health care than any other country, the nation does not top the list of the countries with higher life expectancy. This can be a topic for fierce debates regarding the health-care reform. Read on to know more about human life span...
Why is Health Important?
The importance of health can be viewed from different perspectives. In this article, we have highlighted various facts on why is it important to be healthy...
Human Hearing Range
Human hearing range comprises the maximum and minimum frequencies audible to human ear. Read on to know more...
Normal Vital Signs
Normal vital signs are measures of the body's most basic functions, that help in analyzing or monitoring various medical problems. Read on to know more about body's normal vital signs for adults as well as children.
Live Longer Tips
The following article on will provide you with vital information on how to prolong your precious life. Read on for exclusive live longer tips just for you!
The Importance of Health Ethics
Health ethics pertain to the responsibility of an individual with respect to his own health and the community health. The depleting health in certain parts of the world is attributed to the unhealthy attitude rather than the actual ailments in existence.
5 Dimensions of Health
Good health is vital to every individual, but there is much more to good health, than just good dietary habits. There are five dimensions to good health, explore them, for a better and happier life.
CPT Codes
CPT or the Current Procedural Terminology codes is a set of prescribed services by the Medical Assocaition. Set by the CPT Editorial Panel, the code accurately describes surgical, and diagnostic services with the intent of communicating information that is uniform in nature.
Grip Strength
Grip strength, a part of 'hand strength' is the application of force to pull or suspend an object. The grip strength is best observed as a person runs down a flight of stairs and holds on to or grips the rails to prevent a fall.
Health and Medical Information on the Internet
What do you have, and should you go to the doctor for it? What can you take to get rid of it or keep it from coming back? The Internet may help you to answer these questions.
Top Seven Health Myths even Doctors Believe
Maybe those doctors are only using 10% of their brains, but researchers debunked seven of the top health myths that even physicians believe are true.
Art of Practicing Medicine
The art of prescribing...
Care & Support – Straight From The Heart
To understand 'Care' and 'Support' is quite easy if we think from Heart. Care for self and care for others are our responsibilities. We should not hide this fact.
Pill Popping
In today's age of eating right, it's seen, that on an average, men and women tend to eat less and pop in more pills than ever!
Patient Education Technology
The developments and innovation in technology to enhance the quality of patient education.
Turn Back the Clock to Improve Your Health
An unusual study has shown that the number of heart attacks declines the day after daylight saving ends and folks put their clock back an hour, while the reverse is true upon "springing forward."
Measles Outbreaks Blamed on Unvaccinated Kids
Health officials reported this week that cases of measles are on the rise in the United States - they blame parents who don't vaccinate their children.
Scientist May Have Been Responsible for Anthrax Epidemic
A scientist that committed suicide last week may have been the instigator behind the 2001 anthrax epidemic that killed five people.
Rhode Island Docs Operate on the Wrong Side of Patient’s Head…AGAIN
A hospital in Rhode Island has been fined by the State Department of Health for performing brain surgery on the wrong side of a patient’s head.
Ebola is Back
Health experts have identified an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in a province of the Congo; 166 people have died.
UN Report: 4.3 Million More People Got AIDS This Year
The UN's AIDS epidemic update report released Tuesday says that AIDS killed 2.9 million people this year and another 4.3 million contracted the virus.
E. coli Outbreak Linked to Fresh Bagged Spinach
A recent outbreak of the E. coli virus has been linked to bagged spinach, leading federal health officials to issue a nationwide warning to consumers.
Americans are Sicker than British, According to New Research
Results from a new research study show that white middle-aged Americans are much less healthy than equivalent groups in England, despite their education or income level, with higher rates of serious illnesses and terminal diseases.
The holiday season and new year celebrations are just round the corner. However, the excitement and stress of preparation and celebration can lead to certain unwanted health problems. Here is a compilation of common holiday hazards to avoid by taking certain precautions.
Why Do Women Live Longer Than Men?
Do you know that you might end up outliving your husband? Statistics now prove that women are likely to live longer than men. If God made them both equal, why do men have a shorter life? Let's find out what makes women blessed with longer life spans.
How Does a Rocking Chair Benefit your Health
A rocking chair can actually improve your health, surprising but true. In this article, we discuss how a rocking chair benefits your health in various ways.
Is Taking a Shower at Night Bad?
Rejuvenation is one phase that our body loves to indulge in, and a shower is one great way of doing just that. Is taking a shower at night bad? Let us discuss the answer and some facts, in this article.
Cold Shower vs Hot Shower
The following article will take you through the topic of cold shower vs hot shower by giving you the properties of both and what each of them offers. Continue reading for more details.
Cold Shower Benefits
You'll be surprised to know that there are many cold shower benefits. While the below given cold shower benefits may not be very convincing for people that enjoy a long hot bath, after reading these benefits, you may just change your mind... and your bath water temperature after reading what's given below...
What do We Need to Survive
What do we need to survive? The question may look very simple, but it is really difficult to answer. Food, clothing and shelter are the basic human needs. Don't we need anything else than this? The article will help you find out the answer to the question, "what do we need to live". Scroll down to know the basic needs of human beings....
Diagnose Yourself
When you attempt to diagnose yourself, you are putting your health at a big risk, because you can never be too sure about what it is exactly that has affected you. There are certain ways in which it can be done, but there are also several dangers associated with it.
Sedentary Lifestyle Effects
Sedentary lifestyle effects can lead to a host of medical ailments in the life of a person. Certainly, a dangerous way of living, sedentary lifestyle effects can include various physical ailments, even mental stress. Here are some of the causes and effects of a sedentary lifestyle.
Human Life Expectancy
Though the United States spends more money on health care than any other country, the nation does not top the list of the countries with higher life expectancy. This can be a topic for fierce debates regarding the health-care reform. Read on to know more about human life span...
Why is Health Important?
The importance of health can be viewed from different perspectives. In this article, we have highlighted various facts on why is it important to be healthy...
Human Hearing Range
Human hearing range comprises the maximum and minimum frequencies audible to human ear. Read on to know more...
Normal Vital Signs
Normal vital signs are measures of the body's most basic functions, that help in analyzing or monitoring various medical problems. Read on to know more about body's normal vital signs for adults as well as children.
Live Longer Tips
The following article on will provide you with vital information on how to prolong your precious life. Read on for exclusive live longer tips just for you!
The Importance of Health Ethics
Health ethics pertain to the responsibility of an individual with respect to his own health and the community health. The depleting health in certain parts of the world is attributed to the unhealthy attitude rather than the actual ailments in existence.
5 Dimensions of Health
Good health is vital to every individual, but there is much more to good health, than just good dietary habits. There are five dimensions to good health, explore them, for a better and happier life.
CPT Codes
CPT or the Current Procedural Terminology codes is a set of prescribed services by the Medical Assocaition. Set by the CPT Editorial Panel, the code accurately describes surgical, and diagnostic services with the intent of communicating information that is uniform in nature.
Grip Strength
Grip strength, a part of 'hand strength' is the application of force to pull or suspend an object. The grip strength is best observed as a person runs down a flight of stairs and holds on to or grips the rails to prevent a fall.
Health and Medical Information on the Internet
What do you have, and should you go to the doctor for it? What can you take to get rid of it or keep it from coming back? The Internet may help you to answer these questions.
Top Seven Health Myths even Doctors Believe
Maybe those doctors are only using 10% of their brains, but researchers debunked seven of the top health myths that even physicians believe are true.
Art of Practicing Medicine
The art of prescribing...
Care & Support – Straight From The Heart
To understand 'Care' and 'Support' is quite easy if we think from Heart. Care for self and care for others are our responsibilities. We should not hide this fact.
Pill Popping
In today's age of eating right, it's seen, that on an average, men and women tend to eat less and pop in more pills than ever!
Patient Education Technology
The developments and innovation in technology to enhance the quality of patient education.
Turn Back the Clock to Improve Your Health
An unusual study has shown that the number of heart attacks declines the day after daylight saving ends and folks put their clock back an hour, while the reverse is true upon "springing forward."
Measles Outbreaks Blamed on Unvaccinated Kids
Health officials reported this week that cases of measles are on the rise in the United States - they blame parents who don't vaccinate their children.
Scientist May Have Been Responsible for Anthrax Epidemic
A scientist that committed suicide last week may have been the instigator behind the 2001 anthrax epidemic that killed five people.
Rhode Island Docs Operate on the Wrong Side of Patient’s Head…AGAIN
A hospital in Rhode Island has been fined by the State Department of Health for performing brain surgery on the wrong side of a patient’s head.
Ebola is Back
Health experts have identified an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in a province of the Congo; 166 people have died.
UN Report: 4.3 Million More People Got AIDS This Year
The UN's AIDS epidemic update report released Tuesday says that AIDS killed 2.9 million people this year and another 4.3 million contracted the virus.
E. coli Outbreak Linked to Fresh Bagged Spinach
A recent outbreak of the E. coli virus has been linked to bagged spinach, leading federal health officials to issue a nationwide warning to consumers.
Americans are Sicker than British, According to New Research
Results from a new research study show that white middle-aged Americans are much less healthy than equivalent groups in England, despite their education or income level, with higher rates of serious illnesses and terminal diseases.