Similar to trigger fingers, de Quervain's is a stenosing tenosynovitis. The tunnel around the tendons becomes tight, or stenosed. As a result, the tendons and tendon covering become inflamed. The pain will be right over the tendons on the thumb...
For a natural life event, menopause brings a wide variety of symptoms. As if hot flashes, vaginal dryness and mood swings weren't enough, a study presented at the 2007 Congress of the European Respiratory Society in Stockholm, Sweden, announced...
Experts worry that high-fructose corn syrup is contributing to the obesity epidemic in America. Researchers, such as Dr. Robert H. Lustig, have also begun to question whether high-fructose corn syrup is addictive. Lustig asserts that high-fructose...
Dialysis makes the difference between life and death, but it is not always easy. Regardless of whether the patient chooses hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, problems can arise. It is important to resolve as many of these issues as possible...
To the casual observer, the purchase of a stethoscope may seem no different from buying a pair of practical work shoes. Any pair will do, as long as they're comfortable. But a stethoscope is so much more. Doctors and nurses rely on them...
Extreme obesity occurs when your body mass index or BMI is 40 or above. This equates to being 80 pounds or more overweight and can lead to a lower life expectancy of three to 12 years, according to a study published in the journal "Obesity" in...
Being overweight threatens your health and puts you at risk for chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and liver disease. Taking charge of your health through weight control can reduce your risks and improve your quality of life. Being...
Exercise and wellness programs offer ways for you to make lifestyle changes to improve your health. Some people find that the guidance they offer is a good motivator. Others appreciate the focus they provide when so much information -- both false...
Wellness incentive programs harness the power of camaraderie and solid health principles to offer ways to motivate employees and improve workplace morale. A system of milestones and rewards not unlike project management principles provides...
Many companies offer wellness programs for their employees as ways to improve productivity and job satisfaction. They provide benefits for both the employer and employees. Wellness programs often employ a holistic approach that includes fitness...
The National Center for Health Statistics states that 24.8 million men and 21.1 million women in the United States were cigarette smokers as of 2008. Those numbers cover adult smokers, but most people start their tobacco use as teenagers,...
When envisioning a nursery for your newborn baby girl, you probably imagined a dreamy, feminine room to make her feel like a little princess. Avoid expensive remodeling by personalizing your baby girl's nursery with a creative paint scheme....
With more than two-thirds of Americans overweight, it only makes sense that the impacts will be felt in the business world. The financial burden to both employers and employees has increased. A 2009 study led by Duke University obesity researcher...
The uvula hangs down in the back of the mouth and is the final portion of the soft palate. Although the function of this soft flap of skin is not fully understood, possible functions may include assisting with speech and the production of saliva....
Although pregnancy and childbirth are exciting and emotionally satisfying, they also bring a host of inconveniences and discomforts in their wake. Some of these are well known to most expectant mothers, such as chronic heartburn and a frequent...
Tendinitis by definition is inflammation, and any activity that requires a repetitive motion especially in sports that can require great amounts of force generated by these movements put the patient at risk for inflammation. By not treating the...
Obesity and diabetes are increasingly costly problems in Western countries, both in terms of individual health impacts and expenditures of health-care dollars. According to an article in the July 29, 2009, issue of "Health Affairs," the annual...
Eating healthy is expensive, or so the experts say. This might be the reason behind the increase in the popularity of junk food: you can feed a family of four on just a few dollars if you go to a fast-food restaurant. Head to a diner or a salad...
Celery contains certain toxins called psoralens with potentially carcinogenic effects and goitrogens with potentially anti-thyroid effects. Celery is also one of the vegetables highest in pesticide content, unless it is organically grown, and is...
If you take a calcium supplement, you may be at risk for developing kidney stones, recent research suggests. Approximately 80 percent of kidney stones are formed from calcium and of these, 80 percent are derived from calcium oxalate, according to...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 68 percent of American adults are either overweight or obese. In 2008, the cost of medical care due to obesity alone totaled nearly $150 billion. America's collective urge to lose weight...
