The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of fibrocartilage that acts like a cushion between the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone). It is wedge-shaped, such that it is larger on the outer rim of the meniscus and tapers towards the inner rim. There...
Like every organ in your body, your eyes need good blood flow to bring oxygen and nutrients to nourish their tissues and to carry away waste products. High cholesterol deposits can block the blood vessels that feed your eyes and serious medical...
High levels of cholesterol, including high LDL or low-density lipoproteins -- "bad" cholesterol -- low HDL or high-density lipoproteins -- "good" cholesterol -- or high total cholesterol, can lead to issues such as stroke or coronary heart...
The healthiest ways to lose unwanted weight is through exercise and diet. In cases where the fat is unaffected by these measures, medical intervention is required. This intervention can be surgical, using noninvasive techniques or drugs. The...
Wrist fractures--more specifically, distal radius fractures--occur when the distal end of the radius, or the end closest to the wrist, is subjected to forces typically from a fall onto the outstretched hand and wrist. Data from the National...
Although a blood test is the best way to check cholesterol levels, an eye exam may also indicate high cholesterol levels, or hypercholesterolemia. Cholesterol accumulates in the cornea of the eye, according to an article in the 1996 "Journal of...
Cholesterol is a naturally occurring waxy, fat based substance in the cells of the body. The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute indicates that the body requires certain forms of cholesterol to work properly and uses cholesterol to create...
Exercise is a vital component of your health and should be performed on a daily basis in order to keep your body in optimal shape. However, many people have negative thought patterns about exercise that results in a sedentary and unhealthy...
Body composition is an important measure of health and fitness as well as a mechanism for assessing the risk for some diseases. Since body habitus, bone structure and muscle mass all affect weight, this number is rarely taken alone as an indicator...
The ankle joint is a durable, workhorse joint that accommodates a wide variety of vigorous activities such as running, jumping and contact sports. When the ankle becomes injured, especially when fractured, or broken, treatment options are varied...
Lower body lifts are a popular cosmetic surgery option for many people who wish to rid themselves of sagging skin around the belly, hips and buttocks. A variety of lower body lift methods exist, wherein the patient can choose exactly which area...
There are no symptoms of high cholesterol in women or men. Women with normal cholesterol levels do not generally feel better than those with high cholesterol levels. Nevertheless, certain conditions or factors can indicate a high level of...
Common signs of aging skin includes dryness, sagging and wrinkles, notes the American Academy of Dermatology, or AAD. Skin tends to loosen as the collagen and elastin fibers that help maintain firmness gradually weaken. Gravity can add to the...
