Acne

What is Acne? Acne is a common skin disorder that is the result of skin pores that become clogged with oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria. It is characterized by pimples and other types of blemishes that are primarily found on the face, chest, and back. The official name for most acne is acne vulgaris, […]

The lungs and respiratory system are critical parts of our amazing bodies, and without these organs life itself would be impossible. Not only do they supply the air we need to survive, but they also provide oxygen throughout the body that is necessary for life and creates an aerobic (literally “with oxygen”) atmosphere in all […]

Life on planet earth is stressful any way you slice it. We all have to deal with change, problems, and difficulties in our lives – it’s simply part of the human condition. However, some people have a more difficult time adjusting to the ups and downs, and this typically occurs due to a number of […]

Our amazing bodies are created to be restorative and self-healing. If we take care of them, they will take care of us. Healthy habits and lifestyle choices can go a long way towards improving  the quality and length of our lives, but aging will eventually catch up with the best of us. There are ways […]

There is an old saying that goes: “Alcohol is a terrific solvent. It dissolves marriages, careers, bank accounts, …” This attempt at dry humor does a pretty good job of putting the alcohol problem in this country in perspective. The abuse of alcohol is truly a “family disease” that affects every one of us. There […]

Allergies seem to be more common as the years go by, and indeed they are. They are linked to the body’s immune system, and some allergic reactions can occur immediately, but others take years of exposure to allergens before manifesting any symptoms. Do we all have an equal chance of being allergic, or are there […]

Hair loss. Most of us associate it with older men going bald, but the truth of the matter is that there is much more to it than just middle-aged guys with shiny heads. It is a condition that can affect males or females of any age, and for a variety of reasons. The purpose of […]

What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease (AHLZ-high-merz) is a brain disorder characterized by progressive brain cell failure. It is the most common form of dementia, which is a family of diseases that leads to the inability to function normally in daily living activities. As the illness advances, it affects a patient’s memory, as well as […]

Amnesia is often presented quite dramatically in novels, movies, and television programs. However, it is really rather rare that a person will totally lose his sense of self or all of his memories. Most forms of amnesia and other memory losses are related to certain memories only and involve partial and temporary inability to remember […]

Some people describe anemia as akin to having “tired blood.” Well, I don’t know how true it is that an anemic’s blood is tired, but I know that they may very well feel tired and run-down a lot of the time. Fatigue is the hallmark symptom of anemia, but there’s a whole lot more to […]