Healthy Living Articles
What Are The Risks Of Uncontrolled Blood Pressure
Aug 4, 2014
Uncontrolled blood pressure has a lot of risks. High blood pressure or hypertension has been known as the silent killer because there are no symptoms associated with it in the majority of cases. The only way for a person to know whether they have high blood pressure is to have their blood pressure tested periodically at the doctor’s office...
Read MoreHow to Prevent, Detect, and Treat a Heat Stroke
Jul 31, 2014
A heat stroke is a grave condition in which the body cannot regulate its temperature and dangerously overheats. This malady comes in two categories. Exertional heat strokes are induced by physical activity, and non-exertional heat strokes are caused solely by the environment. Non-exertional heat strokes typically afflict infants, young children,...
Read MoreOverexposure to The Sun and Skin Cancer
Jul 30, 2014
Summertime often evokes the urge for people to go outside and enjoy the sun’s vibrant rays. The sun is one of the most energetic and alluring natural elements in the world. Too much exposure to the sun can have detrimental effects, however. More than 3.5 million cases of various skin cancers develop in the United States every year. Skin...
Read MoreWhat Are The Causes Of Atherosclerosis
Jul 30, 2014
Atherosclerosis, also known as arteriosclerotic vascular disease (ASVD), is a medical condition characterized by the narrowing and hardening of arteries as a result of atheromatous plaque accumulating inside artery walls. Atherosclerosis is considered to be a more specific and advanced form of the related cardiovascular condition known as...
Read MoreWhich Sunscreen Suits Your Skin Type
Jul 30, 2014
Sunscreens offer protection against the most common types of skin cancers, so choosing the right sunscreen and using it are important precautions. Unfortunately, choosing among the thousands of brands, SPF ratings and types of sun exposure often seems like task suitable for engineers or rocket scientists.Understanding Sunscreen ProtectionExposing...
Read MoreThe Benefits of Asacol, Mesalamine for Crohn’s Diseases
Jul 25, 2014
There are many benefits of Mesalamine for Crohn's disease, but let’s first identify what Crohn’s is. Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that affects more than 1.4 million Americans. The disease can occur in any person of any age, but experts have most seen it occur in women and men between ages 15 and 35. The...
Read MoreWhat Are Peptic Ulcers & What Causes Peptic Ulcers?
Jul 25, 2014
What is a peptic ulcer? More importantly, what causes peptic ulcers? An ulcer is an open sore that fails to heal on the skin, internally or in mucous membranes. Peptic ulcers occur in the esophagus, stomach and duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. Ulcers in the stomach are called gastric ulcers, and those in the duodenum are called...
Read MoreHow Does Nicorette Gum Help In Smoking Cessation?
Jul 25, 2014
Cigarette addiction is one of the most common and most harmful addictions in the world. The National Institute on Drug Abuse states that 430,000 Americans die every year because of smoking-related illnesses. Such people contract cancers and other illnesses because of the multitude of tar, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and carcinogens that come with...
Read MoreLiving with Asthma
Jul 22, 2014
Asthma is a chronic illness that causes inflammation of the lungs. When a person experiences an asthma attack, the muscles surrounding the airways begin to contract. The result is that a person is unable to breathe and may suffer from wheezing. He or she may have a serious cough or have a shortness of breath. The Mayo Clinic also reports that...
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