Geriatrics is a field of medicine that focuses on the elderly patient: primarily people who are older than 65 years old. As you get older, your body functions less effectively. Your cells, organs, joints and skin are no longer as well-functioning...
Numerous food-related pathogens can cause poor health or disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, although the food supply in the United States is generally considered safe, food can sometimes be contaminated...
Heavy alcohol use has negative effects on organs throughout the body, including the liver and the heart. Many people may not realize the damaging effects excessive alcohol drinking can have on the lungs. The health hazards may become more...
Health diseases and conditions can start in childhood, they can develop over the years or you can be born with them. Everyone in the world has had at least one type of disease or condition in their lives, and the conditions can range in severity.
Proper nutrition and following a balanced diet is essential for keeping the body and mind healthy. Consuming a diet rich in processed carbohydrates, saturated fats and sugar leads to fatigue, moodiness, and can lead to obesity. Years of following...
The most common diseases vary depending on where you live in the world. Many diseases still common in impoverished areas do not exist in developed countries. The most common diseases in the United States account for 7 out of 10 deaths each year,...
Diets are important in maintaining health and speeding up healing in certain diseases. By eating properly, a patient can help mitigate the damage caused by the diseases and provide the body the energy it needs to heal. Certain diseases require...
Blackberries are small, soft seedless fruits of the Rubus fruticosus or blackberry plant native to temperate parts of the northern hemisphere. The fruits can be eaten raw or used to make desserts, jams, jellies, pies, cakes and nectar. Blackberry...
When it comes to diet and nutrition, one size doesn't fit all. If you want to provide your body with the nutrition it needs, start by identifying your stage of life and special needs. Talk with your doctor to identify health risks and consult a...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about half of all people in the United States have some type of chronic disease, and around 70 percent of all deaths can be attributed to diseases such as cancer, heart attack and...
The liver synthesizes choline, a water-soluble vitamin and member of the B-complex, in very small quantities so it is not considered a true vitamin. However, you must get additional choline from your diet in order to meet your body's needs....
The ability to walk, run, stand and otherwise control your body depends on a complex system of mechanics. Balances between muscle groups, points of insertion on bony structures, various contributing factors, including weight and degree of use, are...
While a single meal won't wreck your diet, eating fast foods on a regular basis does cause adverse health effects. It starts with putting on additional pounds due to overconsumption of fat and/or sugar. Excess sodium, from highly salted foods, can...
The foods you put in your body affect your overall health and can prevent or cause certain diseases. Having healthy nutrition habits should start at an early age and be continued throughout your entire life. Add physical activity to your daily...
Communicable diseases claim more lives globally than other fatal events, according to MedlinePlus, a service of the National Institutes of Health. These diseases are generally bacterial, viral, fungal, or protozoic in origin. Infection usually...
Heart disease killed one out of every four men who died in 2006, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite the risk, men can take steps to decrease their risk of heart disease. Leading a healthier lifestyle, getting...
Nutrients such as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are essential because they are needed but the body cannot make them. These two fats come from foods and you should consume them in a proper ratio to be most useful. According to the Physicians...
There are numerous diseases associated with poor health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), many elements combine to determine the health of individuals and communities, and that the state of a person's health is dictated by her...
Heart disease is a term that describes a number of heart problems. Coronary artery disease is perhaps the most significant and affects more than 13 million people in the United States. It is the No. 1 cause of death in the nation, according to the...
Heart disease is a chronic illness that can lead to life-threatening conditions such as stroke and heart attacks. According to statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is the leading cause of death among adults in...
Gum disease, also known as gingivitis and periodontal disease, occurs when you have chronic inflammation of your gums. The inflammation can range from mild to severe, as gum disease affects everyone differently. Mild forms of gum disease can be...
Periodontal disease is an infection of the gums that results from inadequate oral hygiene. Pregnant women are more susceptible to gum disease than non-pregnant women because pregnancy hormones soften the gums and make them more penetrable to...
Many people have been denied coverage for health insurance based on a pre-existing condition, meaning a disease they have was diagnosed before their enrollment into a new insurance plan. Laws regarding acceptance into an insurance plan vary from...
Cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases are defined as any disorder that affects the heart or lungs' ability to function normally. There are a variety of different diseases and conditions which fit this description including endocarditis, heart...
Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is an inflammation of the gums due to the overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the mouth. Periodontal disease usually results from poor oral hygiene or a dry mouth. Inflammation of the gums allows the harmful...
Your risk for developing heart disease depends largely on your health and diet over the course of your lifetime. Heart disease, the number one cause of death in the United States, resulted in 616,067 deaths in 2007, according to the Centers for...
Crohn's disease is a condition characterized by inflammation of the digestive tract, particularly the intestines. Conventional drugs, including anti-inflammatory, steroids, and anti-diarrhea agents, aim to control acute flare-ups and prolong the...
Coronary heart disease, or coronary artery disease, is the single leading cause of death of men and women in the U.S. In fact, according to the April 2005 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, cardiovascular diseases are expected to be the...
Eating a healthy well balanced diet is important for your overall health, but certain foods can specifically help to reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer. To reduce your risk of cancer and heart disease you need to be sure to maintain a...
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