Depression is a common mood disorder characterized by feelings of sadness and lethargy that persist beyond two weeks, according to David Zieve, M.D., M.H.A. of the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission. Other symptoms of depression include...
Since being first isolated in 1886, arginine has shown possible use as a form of migraine treatment, according to a study published in a 1998 issue of the “International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology Research.” This is possibly...
Omega-3 vitamins contain omega-3 fatty acids that are necessary for human health. Omega-3 fatty acids occur naturally in fish such as salmon, mackerel and tuna as well as algae and krill, the University of Maryland Medical Center says. Children...
Flaxseed oil may be beneficial for the treatment of arthritis, particularly rheumatoid arthritis; however, human studies to prove this claim definitively remain scarce. Flaxseed oil is a good source of the essential omega-3 fatty acid...
Kidney stones are mineral deposits made of hard minerals such as calcium, uric acid and oxalate, the University of Maryland Medical Center notes. These minerals gradually accumulate along your urinary. Taking grapefruit seed supplements will...
Alopecia is a type of hair disorder affected by factors such as skin conditions, medication use, stress, as well as nutritional deficiencies, the University of Maryland Medical Center explains. Eating a well-balanced diet and living a generally...
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition that afflicts a third of the American population and two-thirds of people over 65, the University of Maryland Medical Center notes. Being hypertensive means your average blood pressure is 140/90...
Red blood cells fulfill the vital function of carrying oxygen from your lungs to the various cells and tissues of your body. Red blood cells also take carbon dioxide back to your lungs to be expelled when you exhale. Your bone marrow forms red...
More than one-half of the adult population in the United States suffers from high cholesterol, according to a 2008 article in "The New York Times Health Guide," a medical reference guide accredited by the American Accreditation...
Homecooked meals are generally considered healthier than fast food. This is because fast food meals typically contain high levels of calories, saturated fat, sugar and salt, according to a 2007 article in "The New York Times Health Guide," a...
Services offered by northwest Indiana home health agencies provide an alternative for the area's sick who would otherwise be confined to a hospital or hospice. Home health care workers help the disabled and elderly of northwest Indiana thrive in...
Located on Lake Arlington and the Trinity River, Arlington, Texas, is home to more than 375,000 people and over 40 home care agencies. The home care agencies provide a variety of in-home care services, including skilled nursing care, custodial...
Competition in business and health care is an integral part of the U.S. economic system. According to the Federal Trade Commission, competition is encouraged in the health care industry because it helps to keep costs low, ensures quality and...
Emergency departments develop protocols that reflect best practices and improve patient outcomes. According to the "American Journal of Critical Care," the use of protocols simplifies processes, standardizes care, facilitates patients' safety and...
Six million people are reported as having suffered a stroke in the United States, according to the 2009 National Health Interview Survey. This cerebrovascular event is a leading cause of death worldwide. If you have experienced a stroke,...
Holistic health is a growing science with more people looking toward alternative therapies to improve their well-being and heal disease. Holistic nutrition focuses on how diet affects health and can prevent illness. Online courses in holistic...
When faced with the challenges that come from illness or age, many patients opt to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own home rather than enter a facility for care. In Denver, home health care can be managed in several ways. This...
The best way to increase calories in underweight children is to feed them a balanced, nutritious diet with foods from all food groups. For children over age 5, pediatric dietitian Jacqui Lowden from Manchester Children's Hospital suggests a diet...
The Connecticut Valley Hospital is a psychiatric care facility in Middleton, Conn. It is situated on approximately 1,000 acres of land along the Connecticut River Valley. The hospital treats mental disorders, as well as drug and alcohol addiction,...
The city of San Antonio is known for many things such as The Alamo, River Walk and delicious Mexican food. However, current research shows that the city will soon be known as a city of people with obesity. Fortunately, the citizens of San Antonio...
A study commissioned by Methodist Healthcare Ministries found that by 2040, four out of every 10 adults in the San Antonio region will be considered obese. Fortunately, San Antonio has many weight-loss camps located in and near the city if you...
Americans tend to rate themselves healthier than their doctors would, according to a survey commissioned by the Cleveland Clinic, GE Healthcare and Ochsner Health System. If you think that you're healthy because you don't feel ill, think again....
