Tuberculosis is a disease caused by bacteria (which commonly affects the lungs) which are spread through the air from person to person, when an infected person sneezes, coughs or laughs. …
Perhaps surprisingly, playing video games can teach us many skills that have useful applications in life. Here are five of the key life skills that you can develop from gaming. …
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the tongue is considered to reflect one’s health, as it presents itself as a map. Certain areas of the tongue are connected with certain organs …
Interesting facts about Cri Du Chat syndrome: #1 Cri-du-chat is French for the cry of the cat. This syndrome affects between 1 in 20,000 and 1 in 50,000 babies. …
Sometimes you can need a helping hand to create some space in your calendar or an hour here or there. It can be difficult to both plan and execute on …
Epilepsy is a serious seizure disorder of various causes, and it occurs in both children and adults. The symptoms include grand mal seizures with physical convulsions and compromised breathing. The …
Aristotle famously said, “We are what we repeatedly do.” This age-old piece of wisdom can’t be more true when it comes to health. Good health, both physical and mental, is …
Alzheimer’s disease (AD), also known as just Alzheimer’s, is a progressive disease, where the brain cells degenerate and die, causing a steady decline in mental function and memory. In fact, …
The pancreas is an approximately 6 inches long organ that is located in the abdomen, in front of the spine and aorta, and behind the stomach. It does two main …
An eating disorder is a mental disorder described by abnormal eating habits which negatively affect an individual’s mental or physical health. An estimated 30 million individuals of all genders and …
Lower back pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages. According to statistics, an estimated 80% of adults experience low back pain at some point in their …
Septicemia (sepsis), also known as bacteremia or blood poisoning, is a serious bloodstream infection that can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi. Without prompt treatment, septic shock can occur, …