Category Archives: General Health

When you’re trying to fall asleep, you’re probably not thinking about the position you’re lying in. Some of us are back-sleepers, while others are stomach-sleepers. Some of us prefer the fetal position while others just let their body take over the entire bed. But maybe you should take a moment to think about what your ...click here to read more

Urinary retention treatment is designed to rectify the problem of being unable to completely empty the bladder. Occurring more commonly in older men, urinary retention can be a serious condition that may lead to emergency urinary retention treatment. Acute urinary retention happens suddenly and lasts only a short time. Chronic urinary retention, on the other ...click here to read more

Right ventricular hypertrophy or RVH means the right side of the heart is enlarged. It can be a serious condition, so a clear understanding of the causes, symptoms, and potential treatment options is important. When a person suffers from right ventricular hypertrophy, the right ventricle, which is the lower chamber of the heart, dilutes itself. ...click here to read more

We are taught as children that we must finish our work before we play. This has been the mantra for generations before us, as the belief is that enjoyment not earned will ultimately taste sour and feel unsatisfying. However, new research finds that leisure experiences tend to be pleasurable regardless of when we experience them. ...click here to read more

If you have the need to urinate more than you normally would, you suffer from frequent urination or polyuria. While in some situations it can be a temporary issue, it could also be a symptom of an underlying medical condition that requires careful attention. Doctors consider urinating every two hours or more frequent urination. The ...click here to read more

Aching muscles can be a result of a workout or just old age. Living with pain and soreness is never enjoyable, as it can limit your ability to perform daily tasks and hobbies. Many of us will simply take an over-the-counter remedy for sore muscles but these are mere temporary fixes. Therefore, the below remedies ...click here to read more

Painful veins are often a symptom emanating from vein walls. Veins found in the human body are responsible for carrying blood devoid of oxygen back to the heart and lungs to become oxygenated and redistributed through the body once again. Some veins are visible beneath the surface of the skin while other are located internally, ...click here to read more

Good dental health is something we’ve all been told to stay on top of. Brushing at least twice a day has become the norm, something we try to instill in our children despite their best efforts to resist us. But this may soon become unnecessary, as researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham have ...click here to read more

Many people believe that the prime years of being sexually active are your 20s and 30s, but in fact, it’s men over the age of 60 that are experiencing a boost in libido. Elly Muhwezi, an executive director for the Mbarara district civil society organizations forum explained, “You find a man at 70 (years) and ...click here to read more

Video games are a contentious topic. One camp believes that video games are a waste of time, while another thinks it’s no different than watching TV. Whichever camp you fall into, many studies have shown that playing video games benefits certain cognitive systems in the brain mainly related to visual attention and short-term memory. However, ...click here to read more

As you age, many things come up that prevent you from getting intimate with your partner—health conditions, stress, busy schedules, and exhaustion are just some that come to mind. But instead of thinking of all the reasons that you shouldn’t have sex tonight, take a second to think about why you should. Sex isn’t just ...click here to read more

Living with a leaky bladder can be embarrassing, but first and foremost, you should know that you are not alone. Thousands of Americans leak when they cough, sneeze, or laugh, and many more have such a strong urgency to go to the bathroom that they often can’t make it in time. There are several factors ...click here to read more

Varicose veins are those unsightly blue veins that run up and down your leg. As you age, you may notice more and more of them developing. Although they’re not usually dangerous, they are embarrassing and prevent you from wearing shorts or skirts. There are many causes of varicose veins including genetics, age, and even pregnancy. ...click here to read more

Orthostatic hypotension is a type of low blood pressure that occurs within one minute of an individual standing up. The individual begins to feel light-headed and dizzy; they may even faint. The current guidelines for orthostatic hypotension suggest that blood pressure measurements should be taken three minutes after a person stands up. First author Stephen ...click here to read more