What are these things called hormones? You can think of hormones as interdepartmental email, i.e., a system that delivers messages among the internal parts of your body. The word hormone is derived from the Greek work impetus, which means the force that makes something happen–hormones make things happen, like puberty, a viable pregnancy, menopause, and … Read more
What are muscle strains? Muscle strains are a type of damage that occurs during or even after a physical activity that puts undue pressure on the muscle fibers or the attached tendon(s). They can occur in any muscle and/or tendon in the body. Muscle strains and similar injuries are extremely common, especially in athletes. In … Read more
Introduction If you have knee problems, then you understand that shaky, unstable feeling. Knee instability may feel like your knees could give way, or they might actually pop out of place from time to time. Either way, the pain involved is not too much fun. What Is Knee Instability? Knee instability is also known as … Read more
Your forearms are active in a wide variety of common arm and hand movements that you perform daily. This is because the bones forming the structure of the forearm, the radius, and the ulna bones, extend throughout the forearm length and join at the wrist. For this reason, according to experts at the Cleveland Clinic, any injury, … Read more
Most people know that like the appendix, the gallbladder is something humans can live without, but what is its purpose and how does it affects your health? How do you know if your gallbladders aren’t working properly and what needs to be done to fix it? Gallbladder disease takes several forms and can even be … Read more
Chest pain can be a seriously frightening symptom. Sufferers may immediately assume the worst, particularly those already at risk for a heart attack. However, while chest pain should be taken seriously, it doesn’t always indicate a heart problem. Other causes include acid reflux, spasms of the esophagus, and, yes, even constipation. Gas pain is often … Read more
Introduction Eating too many acidic foods or needing a good fart is often the reason you feel pain under the left rib cage, but not always. Pain under the left rib cage could be due to a minor condition, such as stomach gas, or something serious or life-threatening, such as angina or a heart attack. … Read more
Mention fibromyalgia and most people automatically associate the condition with women. Even in the medical community, some are slow to link symptoms to a fibromyalgia diagnosis if the patient is male. The truth is, not only do men suffer from this condition, they should also be aware of some special challenges that impact their gender. … Read more
You may use a wheelchair everyday but have you ever wondered about the history of wheelchairs? When were they invented and how have wheelchairs evolved? The original inventor of the wheelchair remains largely unknown. The first known case of what was once known as an “invalid’s wheelchair” was used by Phillip II of Spain in … Read more
For people with limited mobility, such as those confined to a wheelchair, safely entering and exiting bathroom spaces can be difficult and pose unique challenges. Adaptive bathroom equipment can make a bathroom safe for the elderly and help seniors use traditional bathroom facilities. This allows the elderly to live longer in their homes and helps … Read more