Angina

Have you ever had a normal day interrupted by chest pain, or woken up in the middle of the night by pains near your heart or other parts of your upper body? When this happens, you may be suffering from angina or another form of chest pain. The first thing many think of is that […]

Imagine seeing a friend or relative for the first time in several years, and being stunned at how gaunt and emaciated they appear. This would be shocking enough, but even more unsettling might be the fact that after spending time with them, you realize they are not even aware that they have a problem. This […]

Imagine being suddenly unable to communicate your thoughts to others or understand what they are writing or speaking to you. These are the realities of a person afflicted with aphasia. I think it is safe to say that most of us take the ability to have a conversation or write a letter for granted, and […]

If your child (or you) ever has abdominal pain, always pay close attention. Abdominal pain can be a sign of a host of different health problems, many of them minor ones that will go away on their own. But, if junior’s bellyache is due to an infected appendix, this is one time you don’t want […]

How much do you know about asthma? It seems that if we don’t suffer with it ourselves, most of us at least know someone who does. Is it contagious? Does it run in families? Can victims exercise and live normal lives? Is there a cure? Can I do anything to prevent getting asthma? These are […]

Atherosclerosis is one of the most serious health conditions affecting the Western World. It is responsible for the vast majority of heart disease and strokes, and is therefore the leading cause of death in the United States. This “silent killer,” as it is often called, is so prevalent in our society, and yet it is […]

Running around barefoot has always been a controversial habit, according to some folks. Some people say it is not a good idea, because it can expose you to all kinds of germs, and this is certainly true to some extent. However, like most things in life, this is not a black-and-white statement. It appears that […]

Atrial Fibrillation is a condition whereby the electrical system of the heart malfunctions, causing it to beat irregularly and inefficiently pump blood through the body. Heart palpitations, fatigue and even stroke can result. While Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is not considered a life threatening-condition in and of itself, it is definitely a medical emergency that should […]

“Oh, my aching back!” How many times have we heard someone say that, or said it ourselves? Back pain almost seems universal. Most everyone experiences it at some point. Is it a concern with our lifestyles, or is there something fundamentally wrong with our backs? Perhaps in learning the answer to this question, we can […]

Ever hear the joke about the guy who was stuck on an airplane between a screaming baby with diarrhea and an octogenarian with bad breath? Well, I guess it’s not funny enough to go into the whole thing, but it is an example of how bad breath is the brunt of many a joke. We […]