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Obesity V Aging

In Search of Enlightenment ponders obesity and aging: “When it comes to a disease like progeria, which is an extreme form of accelerated aging, I assume we would all agree that we should seek ways...

Its still with us

A lot of people are worrying about the swine flu. This flu virus, although it isn’t a pandemic, can nevertheless be fatal if not isolated and treated early. Most people aren’t familiar with...

You need one of these!

Sometimes it’s just not feasible to call the doctor for a small wound or a light illness. Often we can handle minor medical situations without the need for medical intervention. Treating the condition...

Abuse of Substances in our Society

Substance abuse in modern society is not simply defined by the abuse of illegal drugs. Substance abuse is characterized by a habitual pattern of abuse including that of drugs, alcohol and prescription...

Are you losing it?

The human hair goes through a resting phase for about three months before it falls out. There is a degree to which hair loss is normal because the hair needs to shed dead hair cells to grow new ones. If...

Your Pulse Oximeter

Pulse oximetry has gained wide spread clinical acceptance in the latter part of the 21st century.  This is in part due to the development of the microprocessor, better patient sensor design, and better...

Hey Who wants to live forever?

From Vision: “That our allotted time on this earth is somewhat fleeting has surely not escaped us, especially as we move farther down our life path. … In recent years, however, a building revolution...

Can exercise slow the aging process

A good reason to keep up with exercise: “Age is the major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and this is attributable in part to stiffening of large elastic arteries and development of...

What can we do with skin stem cells

  What can be achieved through manipulation of skin stem cells? Quite a lot, it seems, and by virtue of its accessibility we might expect to see important techniques first pioneered in skin regeneration:...

Lack of Sleep=High blood pressure

If you’re middle age and sleep five hours or less a night, you may be increasing your risk of developing high blood pressure, according to research reported in Hypertension: Journal of the American...

Obese woman at rish of having Big Babies

Researchers found that moms who don’t lose the weight they gained during the first pregnancy and continue to gain after their first child is born are at risk of having bigger babies than mothers...

Bordom and Addiction

Boredom is a big problem for people attempting to withdraw from an addiction. Many addictions are stimulating in nature…or rather over-stimulating in nature. Facing life without them is incredibly...

There is no reason for our Body to wear...

There is really no reason that the human body should “wear out” as long as it can repair and renew itself. Something other than time must be at play to cause the inevitable effects of aging....

Being Positive

The ratio of positive to negative thoughts is a major factor in overall happiness. Your brain is constantly monitoring the emotional tone of your thoughts – too many negative thoughts and your brain...

Brain Fitness

Its about time you start giving your brain a workout. The key to brain fitness is to always be engaging in something new and giving yuor brain challenges to slove. Shake things up in your routine and find...

Is Popcorn as good as eating Fruit and...

Snack foods like popcorn and many popular breakfast cereals contain the same amount of healthy antioxidants as fruit and vegetables, claim researchers. Fruit and vegetables — and foods such as chocolate,...

Can Swine Flu Be Dangerous

The reason for the concern is because it is a new strain and there is no natural immunity or effective and available vaccine to prevent it. Therefore, the potential is there for it to spread rapidly. We...

New Light on Bedsores and Wounds

Studying tissue taken from chronic wounds in humans, the researchers discovered that skin cells get stuck in the middle of the normal healing process and cannot migrate to the wound site. The stalling...

Are you having a Hair Day

Is having healthy hair a difficult thing? Many people try all sorts of products to make their hair look better, smell better and be stronger. But, this can really rack up the dollars if you are not careful....

Recession Remidies for your Skin

There are an overwhelming number of ways to help beautify your skin, but we’re going to tell you about just one of them today – cucumbers. Cucumbers are unique in that they benefit your skin from...

Did you ever Wonder?

Do you ever wonder how the Healthy Heart Diet works to help you lower the risk of having heart disease? Especially high is the risk of heart disease in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Overweight and obesity...

Ten Reasons to stop Smoking

Smokers around the world are have been negatively affected by the smoking ban. The E-Cigarette (electronic cigarette) does not produce harmful second-hand smoke! 1. No tar, no burning, no real smoke and...

H1N1 Flu, what you can do

Covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. Washing your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze....

The Dangers of needle prick

If you find a needle do not touch it. Used needles can be dangerous and can carry germs and other things that might make you sick. If you are pricked by a needle, tell someone. You will need to see a...

Looking for a Doppler?

a Doppler fetal monitor or Doppler fetal heart rate monitor is a hand-held ultrasound transducer used to detect the heart beat of a fetus for prenatal care. It uses the Doppler effect to provide an audible...

Ear irrigation

Ear irrigation is the process of flushing the external ear canal with sterile water or sterile saline. It is used to treat patients who complain of foreign body or cerumen (ear wax) impaction. Purpose The...

What are Laser Plumes

Are there any health hazards associated with laser plumes? Medical staff and patients in hospitals and clinics can be at risk from exposure to laser plumes. Health symptoms resulting from laser plume exposure...

What is a Suture

A suture is a medical device that doctors, embalmers, and surgeons use to hold skin, internal organs, blood vessels and all other tissues of the human body together after they have been severed by injury,...

Is the Common Cold easy to catch?

The short answer is “yes”. Hundreds of different viruses can cause common cold symptoms. One of them, the rhinovirus, can remain active on skin and other surfaces for as long as three hours....

Swine Flu

Over 64 cases of the swine flu are confirmed in the U.S. and the government has declared a public health emergency. The swine flu is a contagious respiratory disease that normally affects pigs but can...

The cold Chain and your vaccines

What is the purpose of the Cold Chain Program? The Cold Chain Program is mandated by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. Proper vaccine storage and handling ensures safe and effective vaccines are...

Are you watching your Blood Pressure??...

  The Phrase High Blood Pressure conjures up a variety of things to all people. Common definitions refer to the condition without referencing to the cause.   Because of the silent and insidious way...

Medical Supplies in your home?

For a family, one of the foundations to have a loving and peaceful home is when family members stay healthy and live well. Staying healthy is equivalent to being free of terrible ailments and having the...

Medical Instruments

Medical instruments are specially designed medical tools or devices used in the practice of medicine. Medical instruments, medical tools and surgical tools aid in performing numerous activities needed...

Are the gloves you use suitable

There are numerous issues to consider when evaluating gloves for your critical environment. It is imperative that the critical environment gloves provide you with the assurances you need for your application....

The Healing Continues

Having gone through alcohol or drug rehabilitation is a major undertaking. Congratulations. Now you might be wondering several things. Where do I go from here? What do I do with my new life? What are...

Pregnancy and Morning Sickness

The toughest bit of the 1st trimester of pregnancy is morning sickness and any woman who has gone through or is going through it, knows the first signs usually develop during the month following the first...

Exercise is Important to a healthy...

Hundreds of Thousands of people from around the world spend millions  each year on diet pills, “magical” exercise devices, and misrepresented health and fitness products, when in all actuality...

Back Pain

Back pain is one thing most likely to elicit a twinge of sympathy from the hardest of hearts. It is estimated that every person in the world will suffer from it in his/her lifetime - mild to serious, chronic...

Visiting your Doctor, the benefits

Many of us hate visiting the doctor until we are sick or are worried about our health. But, the truth of the matter is that if we would just visit our doctor annually we could combat any problems that...

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