As Americans’ life spans continue to increase, issues of quality and quantity of life are becoming increasingly more important. Although quality of life has different meanings and standards for each person, overall health in relation to how...
The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports states that the overall status of and participation in physical education in schools is declining. While many schools have physical fitness classes in place, most children do not get enough...
For some, participating in a sport is a pastime. For others, playing a sport is a significant part of their lives. Whatever your level of commitment, sports can improve the quality of your life. If you're new to sports, find a fun, casual league...
Huntington's disease affects muscle coordination and memory patterns, which often leads to slurred, halting speech. Regular speech therapy can help the patient express himself more clearly and assemble coherent thoughts with greater precision....
Coronary artery disease or atherosclerosis is diagnosed when plaque builds up along the walls of the arteries. This reduces the amount of blood and oxygen that can reach the heart and/or brain. If the heart does not get the blood and oxygen it...
Sixty percent of your body weight is water, according to MayoClinic.com. Your body requires continual replenishment of its water supply to stay healthy and to survive. Consuming 64 oz. of water per day generally is sufficient, but the water you...
Your quality of health ideas may be different than what another considers health quality. Your quality of life may include physical, mental and social stability, or simply be the absence of physical pain. Regardless of your goals, your health...
Working out in the water helps you gain a better quality of life. Don't worry if you are not a good swimmer -- there's plenty you can do besides laps in a pool. Join a water aerobics, tai chi, yoga or pilates class, for example. Water walking is...
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According to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, physical fitness can help you perform according to your potential and is a major part of health and well-being. Physical fitness includes cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular...
The potential benefits of a pacemaker include normalized heart rhythm and improved quality of life. Physicians recommend pacemakers for patients in varying degrees of cardiac distress, so the potential benefits of a pacemaker will vary, as well....
An oft-quoted Spanish proverb likens a man too busy to take care of his health to a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools. Like mechanic's tools, your health affects your well-being and livelihood. What may seem now like innocent slip-ups...
Lymphoma is best described as cancer of the lymphatic system. Like many other forms of cancer, treatment usually involves a combination of chemotherapy, radiation therapy or stem cell transplant. Any one of these treatment options can take a toll...
Exercise is a key component to improving quality of life in cancer patients and survivors. Where they were once told to rest and avoid activity upon diagnosis, guidelines issued in 2010 instructed them to get moving and follow an exercise program....
Degenerative arthritis can be a tremendously debilitating and life-altering condition. What typically begins as subtle discomfort can quickly advance to severe arthritis, which can have significant impact on a person's mobility and quality of...
Attention-deficit disorder, commonly referred to as ADD, is a mental health condition that can cause a severe impact on your daily functioning and overall quality of life. ADD is typically compounded by the presence of hyperactivity, in which case...
Living a healthy life is defined by different factors and is specific to your individual situation. However, there are specific contributions you can make toward enhancing your quality of life, no matter your current health. There is no one...
If you suffer from acne, you are undoubtedly aware that acne causes more than red bumps and blackheads. Chronic acne also has psychological repercussions. People who have never suffered from acne may not understand what causes it. This leads to...
Liver transplant surgery removes a diseased and failing organ and replaces it with a healthy, functional whole liver or partial liver. These organs must be harvested from a recently deceased donor or, in the case of a partial liver donation, from...
According to a Sep. 9, 2009, article by Dr. Charles Masarsky in "Dynamic Chiropractic," the long-term health benefits of chiropractic care may include the following: retention of lung capacity, improved visual acuity, reaction time and balance,...
Treatments for pulmonary disease are aimed at controlling symptoms, reducing the risk of complications and improving quality of life, according to MayoClinic.com.While in-depth treatments are based on the specific lung disease, there are a number...
Colorectal cancer describes any cancer that affects the colon or rectum. In some cases, it is impossible to cure patients with this form of cancer. When this happens, doctors may use palliative systemic chemotherapy to reduce pain and improve a...
According to the National Stroke Association, stroke is the leading cause of disability in the United States. While only 10 percent of stroke survivors require nursing home care, the National Stroke Association's "Fact Sheet" notes that 40 percent...
Losing weight isn't just a matter of eating less and exercises. Those two points are important, but you must also be mentally prepared. Losing weight involve permanent lifestyle changes. You will need to break patterns and habits that you may have...
If you've got a sweet tooth, you're not alone. Columbia University's Health Services states that evolutionarily, people have always preferred sweet foods because they typically provide concentrated carbohydrates for energy. However, your...
Environmental factors, such as exposure to dry air, as well as harsh cleansing products, can leave skin feeling dry and itchy. There are times when dry, rough skin is the result of a more serious health concern. Ichthyosis is a condition where the...
Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder -- you may have trouble swallowing, or it may be too painful to swallow. In extreme cases, you may be completely unable to swallow, making it difficult to consume enough calories to nourish your body, and a...
There are certain occasions in life you simply want to look good for, such as a high school reunion, a gala or an office party. Often, this means dropping a few pounds, especially around the midsection. While losing weight is not an easy task for...
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