Stroke

Several years ago, I had the unfortunate experience of seeing my father suffer a stroke. Dad’s stroke was relatively mild, but he was already suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, and the stroke seemed to only increase the effects of the Alzheimer’s. I am thankful that he fully recovered from some of the strokes affects, such as […]

What is it that causes human beings to seek out drugs to alter their reality? It seems to be a pattern that is found across the board throughout history, and in every strata of society. While drug and alcohol use is a commonly found habit, it becomes a huge societal problem when use morphs into […]

Its just part of the summer ritual, right? Baseball, apple pie, and a good old-fashioned sunburn. Well, sunburn might be a tradition in some circles, but it is not one you want to perpetuate. The stakes for sunburn are even higher now than they were years ago, and it can cause you a lot more […]

I think most of us have heard or read about the horrific looking creatures that purportedly live in our guts, and may unexpectedly end up staring up at us from the toilet bowl some day. A lot of this is hype, but it is based on the fact that literally all of us have parasites […]

If you play sports or have an occupation that involves certain repetitive motions, chances are you are familiar with tendinitis, either through personal experience or from the experiences of your peers. It goes by various names, including tennis elbow, pitcher’s shoulder, golfer’s elbow, and jumper’s knee. It can affect just about anyone at any age, […]

Cancer of the testicles is one of the most common cancers that men may have to deal with, but it is still relatively rare as cancers go. Unfortunately, the number of cases is increasing, and we are hearing more about it in the media as more victims are coming forward. The best tool for fighting […]

The benefits of breastfeeding to the health and welfare of babies is a topic that most of us are familiar with, but there may be more to it than many folks are aware of. Ongoing research continues to uncover new insights that make breastfeeding even a better choice. One particular area that may come as […]

One of the strongest memories I have from my teen years is when a good friend of mine was injured in a motorcycle accident. His injuries were relatively minor, but I remember that for years afterward, he was in and out of the hospital periodically because of a dangerous blood clot that had developed from […]

Thrush is a condition that is normally associated with newborns and infants. Ask any mother, and the chances are at least one of her children had thrush. It is no big deal for most kids, and usually clears up on its own. However, when thrush appears in adults, it can be harder to get rid […]

Ever think you’re hearing things that aren’t there? Well, in some cases that might justify a trip to a psychiatrist, but not always. Some folks experience background noise that may or may not be associated with hearing loss. It can take the form of a variety of sounds, and can range from minimal to extensive […]