Radiofrequency ablation is a medical procedure that is used to help reduce pain. It can be helpful for managing people who struggle with arthritis. Radiofrequency ablation can help to delay or eliminate the need for conventional treatments like surgery or medication. If you’re interested in pursuing...
The basics of heart health include six steps that anyone can take to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke. These basic steps include proper diet, exercise, avoiding tobacco, and moderating the use of alcohol. In addition, maintaining a proper weight and seeing a...
The joys of trail running are hard to ignore. It helps you stay in shape, does wonderful things for your cardiovascular system, gets you into the great outdoors, turns exercising into an adventure, keeps your weight down, and gives you an emotional and mental health...
Old age is a frightening experience for many people. Body changes are difficult to face. Increased levels of nagging pain are distressing. Among the most frightening aspects of aging, however, is memory loss. Most elderly people find memories slipping to some degree and when that...
With school underway, children return to organized sports activities, such as football, soccer, track and field, field hockey, and cross-country running. This is a great time for healthy exercise, dramatic competition, and the development of teamwork, pride, and cooperation. But any competitive sport runs the risk...
They call it Google University, and it's become the most widely used and – oops – the most widely misused education on the planet. It is, in fact, a blessing and a curse. The promises of open-source technology are indisputably making the world a better place....
Chronic sinusitis, sometimes categorized as chronic rhinosinusitis, refers to a variety of inflammatory conditions that occur in the spaces between your nose and your head. As the word chronic suggests, there are variations of sinus inflammations that continue for as long as two or three...
Even before you see a doctor, however, you can be sure that your immune system is on the job, sending in the cellular response team to deal with the problem. How does that happen? What actually occurs when your body starts to “fight” an infection? The...
In the middle of a pandemic with cases spiking in many regions, there is a distinct possibility that fear and paranoia will also rise. If you view the world as a hostile environment all you would need to validate your fears would be a global...
Eczema, also known by the clinical name Atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition marked by itchiness and red rashes. It is common in young children and adults. There is no cure for eczema, but there are treatments that reduce the flare-ups and keep the skin...
