How would you manage living in a village with average January temperatures of -50C? The valley of Oymyakon in northeast Russia is known as the 'Pole of Cold' and it is no wonder the village is the coldest permanently occupied settlement in the world. This is the lowest recorded temperature for any permanently inhabited location…
DetailsMost forms of arthritis involve damage to the joints of the body in one form or another, and most forms of arthritis result in permanent deterioration of one or more joints over time. Using the body incorrectly during work and leisure activities can add to the damage that arthritis causes and actually speed up the…
DetailsIn order for proper treatments to be effective, it is very important to make a correct diagnosis of the cause of shoulder pain. Shoulder pain is a very common complaint, and is associated with many different underlying problems. Shoulder dislocation is one of the most painful ways to hurt your shoulder. This is caused by…
DetailsWhen a bone in your body fractures, it can turn your life upside down in an instant. You suddenly find many things that you took for granded, driving, showering, cooking, are suddenly made much more difficult, maybe impossible. On top of that, you are probably in pain and discomfort, lacking in sleep and generally feeling…
DetailsDental implants are presented to patients as perfect or near perfect replacements to their missing teeth. Rarely are they informed of the risks and counseled on the failure rates. The procedures can have serious consequences and is not perfect. Implants can and do fail. Patients need to be thoroughly informed about the risks and understand…
DetailsCerebral palsy life expectancy can not be determined by doctors alone. A physician who is qualified enough to appreciate an individual suffering from cerebral palsy and a statistician can only relate this assessment with life expectancy. The life expectancy basically depends on various factors. These factors include severity, various disabilities associated, type of cerebral palsy…
DetailsOver the past month I have been thinking about the successful people as well as the unsuccessful people in bodybuilding, health and fitness in general. I have a LOT of contact with people locally as well as worldwide and here's what I have noticed. "There are many smart trainees who spend way too much time…
DetailsA hernia is a standard medical crisis that folks will have. This can be a small bulge that's made when intestines and other things within the abdominal cavity are spilling into another space through a damaged muscle or tissue within the abdominal cavity. These frequently do not cause any kinds of symptoms or even pain.…
DetailsSurgery could be a scary thought for many. There is always a possibility of some complications and a surgery that went perfectly well could be fatal if the post operative care is not effective. Here are some of the most common complications seen in cosmetic surgery: Hematoma Hematoma is basically a pocket of blood that…
Details1. What does Disc Read Error mean? 2. What caused it? 3. How to fix it? Disc Read Error can basically happen due to many factors, such as scratched disk, DVD drive problem, dust on the laser reader, and incorrect region. I will explain further on all this problem below. What does it mean? In…
DetailsUnfortunately for many sufferers, lung cancer is diagnosed when it is in its early stages, and is usually only discovered by accident when either a routine chest X-ray, or a CT (computer tomography) scan is ordered by a doctor for another health issue. Some 25% of all lung cancer sufferers tend to show no signs…
DetailsFor people with sciatica, conservative treatments like physical therapy, chiropractic care and non-surgical decompression are usually sufficient. Minimally-invasive microdiscectomy is a common surgical procedure performed on those whose pain has not been relieved by conservative means, or for those who present sever symptoms such as incontinence that require immediate intervention. A common cause of sciatica…
DetailsTonsils are known as part of immunity system present in mouth. However, there are certain conditions, which may lead to damage and infection to them. The state of inflammation of tonsils is known as tonsillitis. The person suffering from tonsillitis often experiences sore throat, difficulty in swallowing, pain in ear, weakness and enlargement of lymph…
DetailsJuvenile diabetes, also known as Type 1 diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a disorder of the body's immune system. Juvenile diabetes is diagnosed in children, teenagers and young adults. The exact cause of juvenile diabetes (Type 1 diabetes) is still unclear. The common belief is that juvenile diabetes is caused due to an insult to…
DetailsWhat is the link? Before we discuss obesity and fast foods, let us have some definitions first. o Obesity: A person is termed obese when his or her Body Mass Index exceeds 30 o Body Mass Index (BMI): A unit of measurement used to define the state of a person's body weight. It is derived…
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