Health Articles

Health | By Aydan Corkern @ Monday, 20th October 2008 @ 11:24 AM

Dry skin can occur from factors such as the weather, your job, your house, a natural born trait, or a side effect of getting too much sun. It can be a real pain, and it can be very irritating because you itch all the time. A lot of people have dry skin can have it anywhere on their body: their hands, legs, feet, and even their lips. It can make you bleed if you scratch it too much, cause fine lines on your face, and can spread to the whole body if not cared for correctly. When the weather... more...

Health | By Will Smith @ Monday, 20th October 2008 @ 8:35 AM

These days grocery store shelves are full of mouthwashes, toothpastes, breath mints, and much more, attempting to help people get rid of bad breath (halitosis). But unfortunately these products only temporarily provide relief. Most people aren't aware that certain foods, health conditions and even personal habits are among the main causes of halitosis. In most cases, you can improve stinky breath with improved dental hygiene. But, if these personal care techniques don't solve th... more...

Health | By Amy Nutt @ Monday, 20th October 2008 @ 7:47 AM

With Halloween round the corner, shops are abuzz with great costumes and some are decidedly scary. However, most costumes overlook an important facet of personality that conveys a dramatic range of emotions with a single 'look'. We are talking about your eyes. No scary costume will work if the eyes are also not properly 'dressed up'. A real ghoul will scare the jeepers out of your friends and family members only if the eyes look actually ghoulish! Theatrical or special effect... more...

Health | By Amy Nutt @ Sunday, 19th October 2008 @ 10:15 PM

Many people who begin to experience vision problems consider picking up a pair of reading glasses from their local pharmacy instead of (or before) visiting the ophthalmologist or optometrist. Some of these people may think that their vision problems are just not serious enough to warrant actually going to the eye doctor. Others think they might save a few dollars by buying low cost reading glasses at their local pharmacy in place of spending the money necessary to get an eye exam and a pair of... more...

Health | By Joe Horn @ Sunday, 19th October 2008 @ 9:36 PM

Are you tired of having a low self esteem due to you acne problem? If so, don't feel bad. You are no different than most the people in this world. The great news is that this is not a problem you have to live with for the rest of your life. With todays technology, their are now better acne cure treatments than ever before. Every day there are more and more companies that come out with a solution to help you to lose acne fast. The only problem is which one to choose from. The secret ... more...

Health | By Garen Arnold @ Sunday, 19th October 2008 @ 8:57 PM

If you have walked down the diet and nutrition aisle at the book store, flipped through any popular newsstand magazine, or turned on your television past primetime, you have seen the endless parade of fad diets on the market today. Actually, all you have to do these days is talk to friends and family members to hear about the random diets many of them are trying out. Popular fad diets spread rapidly through word of mouth, the biggest marketing strategy ever. So there should not be a sing... more...

Health | By Jim Brown @ Sunday, 19th October 2008 @ 6:21 PM

There are so many ways that a person can do to make himself better, healthier and happier. It will only take a matter of time before a man can certainly master the art of a healthy lifestyle. Below are mantras you can follow to achieve the goal of feeling healthy and great all at the same time. New exercise: If you have spent time to do work-ups to keep yourself fit, you need to maintain this. But in order to do away with routine, you will need to introduce new exercises every once in a w... more...

Health | By Jon Mercer @ Sunday, 19th October 2008 @ 6:09 PM

Social anxiety or social phobia is a psychological disorder in which the person suffering from SAD (Social Anxiety Disorder) has an extreme fear of appearing in society. The anxious feelings arise due to the perception that their actions and behavior are under the microscope at all times. This leads to the development of undue self consciousness in the patient in everyday life situations which can cause her/him worry days or even weeks in advance of any social appearance. Social anxiety ... more...

Health | By Timothy Nugent @ Sunday, 19th October 2008 @ 5:55 PM

No doubt you've heard the expression "no pain, no gain," and you probably think of it most often when you're thinking about exercise and weight training. The conception is that you really have to hurt yourself to make any progress; that you need to work so hard you're in pain to really get the results you want. The truth is that pain shouldn't factor into the equation. Yes, weight training is supposed to be hard work. You really need to challenge your muscles,... more...

Health | By Christine Harrell @ Sunday, 19th October 2008 @ 4:54 PM

The devastating effects of breast cancer start right from the words 'you have breast cancer' and leave thousands of women reeling every year. They don't even get a chance to fully process the basic facts before receiving treatments such as chemotherapy and having to deal with the repercussions of the treatment including female hair loss. In some ways, this is worse because it is like advertising the fact that you are sick. It makes it hard for women to look in the mirror a... more...

Health | By Abigail Aaronson @ Saturday, 18th October 2008 @ 4:27 PM

Many people today love to enjoy the pampering in day spas that provide relaxation and rejuvenation treatments. Many are also interested in the non-surgical cosmetic procedures that are normally performed in doctors' clinics. For those who'd love to try both types of procedures, medi-spas offer the best of both worlds. What is a Medi-Spa? A medi-spa or medical spa is a place that employs both relaxation therapies as well as cosmetic surgery medical treatments. This allows peop... more...

Health | By Art Gib @ Saturday, 18th October 2008 @ 9:27 AM

Looking for the right weight loss procedure can take a lot of time and research. You should make sure that you invest the right amount of time and money so the procedure will give you the results you are looking for. In order to find the right procedure, you should weigh all options. In order to know if any procedure is right for you, you must first understand what to expect. By having the right expectations, you will then be able to review the procedures and decide if it is the best pr... more...

Health | By Art Gib @ Saturday, 18th October 2008 @ 9:25 AM

Most people do not know what it is past the fact that it is a technique to lose weight. When you begin to understand the procedure, you are able to make an informed decision on whether or not the process is right. There are many things that go into the process, and in order to understand the procedure you must take the time to look at the individual characteristics of the procedure. The procedure uses a laser in order to liquefy fat cells. The process is actually quite simple. A 2 mm ... more...

Health | By Tony James @ Saturday, 18th October 2008 @ 8:59 AM

People throughout the ages have practiced anti aging skin treatment to keep their skin from aging. It is not a secret that the beautiful Egyptian queen Cleopatra used milk while taking her bath for a glowing complexion and to stop wrinkles from showing. Women commonly used a combination of rose water and cold creams during the Middle Ages as it with helped their skin to remain young. The modern age with its rapidly developing technologies saw advancements in various fields including th... more...

Health | By KJ Ross @ Saturday, 18th October 2008 @ 7:25 AM

Are you teaching your children bad habits? Many overweight people have learned their bad habits from their parents, and so they pass on these same lessons to their children. It isn't that they want their children to have a life of illness and disease, but they know no other way to live. If you have a medical problem from overeating, and you give your child the same foods, then they will have your problems and maybe they will be even worse. This is where a lot of parents haven... more...

Health | By Timothy Nugent @ Saturday, 18th October 2008 @ 1:47 AM

Weight lifting is one of the best things you can do for your body in terms of building strength and endurance, and even when you're trying to lose weight. But many people get discouraged easily when it comes to trying to keep up with a bodybuilding routine. A good reason for that is working too hard in the beginning or using improper form and causing injuries. It's really important to learn the right way to do different exercises and to use the right form when you're perfo... more...

Health | By Musa Aykac @ Friday, 17th October 2008 @ 9:39 PM

Working in an office can sometimes feel very draining and strenuous. If you have ever heard people say, you have a great job sitting in the office all day, it easy! Then the person saying it must have never experienced an office environment before. Although the body may not get as worn out as say a builder or sports worker would, working in an office can cause the brain to overload and get exhausted. There fore there are a few tips and techniques, which you may be able to perform that wil... more...

Health | By Amy Nutt @ Friday, 17th October 2008 @ 8:08 PM

A lap band is a strip of material that can be placed around your stomach, contracting it and in the process giving you less of an appetite whenever you sit down to the table to eat. The lap band itself is something that is distributed under various name brands, but regardless of the name brand of the particular lap band that you order, all of them have this particular characteristic in common. How is the Lap Band Installed? The lap band is installed through a surgical procedure. Wh... more...

Health | By Bart Icles @ Friday, 17th October 2008 @ 7:48 PM

Have you ever noticed the aging process up close? There are some people who seem to remain forever young, and others have wrinkles coming out of high school. Why does the process vary so much? In this article we will review the reasons based on an individual who is suffering from early displays of aging. We will call the subject Jennifer. Jennifer grew up in a household where both parents were smokers. The chemicals from smoking took their toll on her energy and skin. By high school she ... more...

Health | By Musa Aykac @ Friday, 17th October 2008 @ 2:03 PM

As the world develops, people begin to live for a lot longer period of time, but is this really as long as you want to live? And what is the limit of life? A lot of people would also like to know how to live a longer life so we will take a look at a few aspects. In ancient times the life expectancy of humans was about 30 years; this has now progressed to a much healthier 80 or so years. This has been due to developments in medicine and technology, which in fact can now cure most childhood... more...