Social wellness is one of the eight dimensions of wellness, which also consist of physical, intellectual, emotional, environmental, professional, financial, as well as spiritual. All these dimensions are very important for our overall health as well as welfare; but still social wellness offers diverse benefits, particularly to elders. Social wellness refers precisely to the relations…
DetailsEphedra was originally used in Chinese medicine to treat hay fever and asthma for thousands of years. It was not until the 21st century that ephedra was introduced to the mainstream diet scene in America. Ephedra was widely used as a stimulant and thermogenic. Dozens of dietary supplement manufacturers jumped on the opportunity to add…
DetailsDental clinics are typically places you visit when you have some problems with your teeth. You will find many dental clinics, but ensure that the dental practitioners in these clinics have good experience in handling various types of dental cases. If you are looking for the best oral care then you should take into consideration…
DetailsBecause these three organs are inter-connected, picking up a problem in one of the three can cause a host of different problems in the other two; this is where the ENT specialist steps in as he is well versed in the treatments of any ENT disorders and the related illnesses that these problems can cause.…
DetailsHypertension is just another name for high blood pressure and some people, at first, do not understand what all the fuss is about. If you can have hypertension without any symptoms symptoms, what's the big deal? The deal is actually quite big; hypertension is one of the leading causes of heart attacks and strokes and…
DetailsSmall pets such as hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, mice, and rats are intelligent, curious and easy for a child to care for when properly taught. With proper care they can provide several years of companionship for the child. They are lively and fun to watch but remember when handling they can be quick movers and…
DetailsHemorrhoids, also known as piles, is a common ano-rectal condition typically developing between the ages of 20 and 50. Up to 50% of people above the age of 50 suffer from hemorrhoids to some degree or other. Hemorrhoids is basically a condition in which the veins around the anus and lower rectum become swollen and…
DetailsDoncaster used to be famous for coal mining and railway engineering. Today it is famous for having one of the most overweight communities in the United Kingdom. Obesity related health problems cost the local health authority £ 91million ($ 148m) every year, which equates to nearly £ 1400 ($ 2,300) per person. So what is…
DetailsOur brains are the seat of all we are. Every thought and action we perform is an output of our brain. So understandably the thought of an affliction striking the brain can be terrifying. Brain cancer is a rare but devastating form of cancer accounting for 2% of all cancer cases worldwide. Brain cancer refers…
DetailsSciatica can happen to anybody – royal-blooded or not, young or old, active or inactive. It goes without saying then that you, too, can suffer from it. It is a common condition affecting hundreds of thousands of people. However, while it may be so, Sciatica can cause severe pain. Thankfully, there is pain relief from…
DetailsAvocados are notably high in calories but are also highly regarded for their high content of monounsaturated fats and potassium thus making it one of the most beneficial foods for combating high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the measure of the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. The heart pumps blood…
DetailsMore than one hundred million Americans struggle with hair loss. Although more common in males, about forty percent of sufferers are female. But regardless of sex, almost all cases of baldness (about 95 percent) are caused by genetic factors. In other words, most folks are destined to lose their locks from birth. With that said,…
DetailsBefore I knew about the free online chat thing, life was like hell for me. You won’t believe I was so beleaguered with my so called friends’ comments that at one point I was even contemplating the idea of suicide! My problem, well I have stammering problem. Its been there since childhood, initially my parents…
DetailsSince the ancient Egyptians began using a hand-powered lathe centuries ago, man has striven to make arduous building and assembling tasks easier, quicker, and more efficient through power tools. We’ve come a long way from those sand-covered turning machines, but the end goal is no different from our desert-dwelling ancestors. Today, nearly every home in…
DetailsStatistics have shown that risk of dental implant failure is about five percent for lower jaw implants and ten percent for upper jaw implants. But one of the most confusing aspects of dental implant failure is that in one person having multiple implants, sometimes all but one of the implants will be successful. There has…
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