Medical Issues Posts

Joyce Riley, RN received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Kansas. Ms. Riley served as a Captain in the United States Air Force and flew on C-130 missions in support of Operation Desert Storm. She now serves as spokesperson for the American Gulf War Veterans Association. Her mission is to provide education and information for the Gulf War veterans and their families. ...

The benefit of good eating habits is having good eyesight, a healthy life, and agility. There is no rule that says old people have to sit on a rocking chair all day. That is nothing more than a stereotype. And people fifty five and older are breaking that stereotype everyday by jogging, riding horseback, and being active.Of all the diets, counting calories is the most effective. How many calories ...

There is a lot for kids to know about staying healthy and dealing with their feelings. It can be mind boggling understanding the vocabulary that comprises definitions from ADHD to whitehead. Knowing the basics though will keep children healthy.Children are sick often with the flu, pinkeye, gastroenteritis, and other contagious diseases because their immunity hasn’t developed. Succumbing to these b...

Sometimes the simplest answers upset a lot of people, like doctors. All the complicated reasons behind heart disease may be convoluted. As it turns out, a happy heart will prevent heart disease. People who have found love in their life live longer because they are happy. What about those people who are left out? Are they doomed to an early death? - Not necessarily. Doing what makes you feel happy ...

Bad posture leads to all sorts of problems, like back aches, a stiff neck, carpal tunnel. And bad posture is nothing more than a bad habit. As you sit in front of the computer in one position all day, you spine is slanted or your back curved forward. Sitting for a long time results in bad posture.The Alexander Technique will teach you how to lose those bad habits. Robert Rickover is a teacher of ...

More and more babies are surviving with improved medical techniques. However, sometimes you look at the babies surviving, and say to yourself, “That was a miracle.” It’s interesting to see more and more people believing in God as the world gets more and more violent. The writer is anonymous; however, one person noticed that when the plane is going down, the atheists are praying the loudest. More a...

The challenge of ovarian cancer is a correct diagnosis right away. The symptoms of ovarian cancer look like the symptoms of digestive and bladder disorders. This confusion often leads to missing a cancer diagnosis.When patients are in tune with their own bodies, they have better details to relay to the to the doctor. Some of the symptoms to look for are nausea, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, fa...

What is your greatest barrier to self-improvement? If you’re like most people, it’s your thinking. You sabotage yourself with “I can’t. “I don’t, I won’t.” Need I mention more? Everyone does it. You’re not alone.Mediators believe that meditation can change the structure of your brain to produce more alpha waves. Regular meditation will then generate peaceful, confident, and happy thoughts. Could t...

There are three reasons why the bipolar disorder occurs in an individual. First, it can be inherited. Secondly, the disorder can also be brought about by traumatic life experiences, such as, from enduring child abuse or from living in a harsh environment. Thirdly, this condition is found among people who are artistic. During the manic phase, they are outgoing, creative, and highly motivated. A que...

The decision to have non-surgical vision correction must be made on facts not on a dream of never having to wear glasses. The Food and Drug Administration has approved the safety and effectiveness of LASIK or laser in-situ keratomileusis. Patients, after one year of having this advanced procedure, are able to still pass the driving test. The first step is to determine if you’re a good candidate. T...