Category Archives: General Health

A new study shows that online speech therapy renders similar results as therapy given in person. It can often be difficult to access speech therapy services. This is what makes online or telecommunication therapy such a great option for so many people. It allows healthcare practitioners the ability to broaden their range of patients and ...click here to read more

Everyone wants to have increased energy levels. We’d be able to do more things without feeling fatigued, our performance would stay at its peak, and we could stay out longer and enjoy life. While there are many things that we can do to help boost our overall energy levels, this desire for more seems to ...click here to read more

A new study finds that many doctors do not practice proper stethoscope hygiene. When you go to the doctor for a check up, your natural assumption is that the environment you’re walking into is a clean one. The doctor who is seeing you will often take instruments and tools out of sealed plastic packaging and ...click here to read more

Muscle aches after an intense workout are common. Common problem areas are the shoulders, neck, and upper back. Pain in these areas can make it difficult to move your muscles, often putting an end to your workout. This pain or soreness can last for weeks or even months. This may be the result of muscle ...click here to read more

Muscle fatigue is something that we can all experience and while it may be a minor nuisance in many cases, there are situations where a person has difficulty recovering from muscle exhaustion, thus requiring medical attention. Knowing the causes, signs, and symptoms of muscle fatigue can be helpful in determining treatment methods and whether you ...click here to read more

An enlarged bladder is a medical condition where the sac involved in holding urine becomes larger than normal. It is referred to in the medical community as bladder hypertrophy. The condition is characterized by thicker bladder walls that become larger from overstretching. An enlarged urinary bladder may occur from birth, while other enlarged bladder causes ...click here to read more

With the summer in full swing, we are spending more time outdoors. While we have been told to no end that wearing sunscreen is a must when exposed to the sun’s rays, most people don’t realize that commonly taken prescription medication can also put you at risk for severe skin pain, skin peeling, and blistering. ...click here to read more

There’s a new phenomenon sweeping the globe: nobody goes outside anymore. The term nature-deficit disorder became popular after it appeared in Robert Louv’s 2005 novel Last Child in the Woods. If you want to know more about this strange phenomenon, Louv’s book is an excellent place to start (as soon as you’ve finished reading this ...click here to read more

What is atheroma? Atheroma refers to small fatty lumps that develop inside blood vessels (arteries). These form as patchy areas of plaque and contribute to the hardening of arteries, a condition known as atherosclerosis. Atheromas do not develop overnight but instead take months or years to accumulate, becoming larger and thicker. Over time, a patch ...click here to read more

Two new experimental vaccines restricted the transmission of Zika virus to fetuses in pregnant mice. Researchers from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) have developed and tested two new vaccines. While these vaccines are still in the experimental stages, their effects are promising. There are not currently any vaccines available commercially to ...click here to read more

We have all heard the expression “don’t judge a book by its cover.” But that doesn’t stop us from doing this to our peers. Whether consciously or unconsciously, we are constantly assessing our peers based on their appearance and our first impressions of them. These biases dictate how we interact with others and whether we ...click here to read more

Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease in America, yet nearly 36.5 million people light up every single day. It is estimated that more than 16 million Americans suffer from a smoking-related disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or emphysema, which limits their ability to breathe and decreases their overall quality of ...click here to read more

New research from the University of British Columbia, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and Loyola University has found that learning about social and emotional issues offers long lasting benefits for children. Learning about social and emotional issues has immediate beneficial effects for children. This type of learning teaches kids how to recognize their emotions ...click here to read more

July 17 is bladder cancer awareness day. We want to do our part to spread information about this condition, which affects so many people. We’ve compiled a list of the most relevant articles on the topic. You will find information on bladder cancer treatment, hypothyroidism, and multiple myeloma, all of which play a part in ...click here to read more