White blood cells (WBC) are the first line of defense when an infection develops in the body. According to the Franklin Institute, white blood cells act as the body's security guards, patrolling the body through the bloodstream, on the lookout for...
Cigarettes are made up of a complex mixture of more than 4,000 ingredients. Among them include tobacco, tar, cyanide, ammonia, menthol and formaldehyde. These substances pose multiple safety risks to the health and environment. In fact, the...
A loss of balance, swimming in your head, the room is spinning -- these are just a few of the ways you may describe dizziness. Feeling dizzy can be a sign of one of several health conditions with varying ranges of severity. Fatigue accompanies...
Elderly people still need the seven to nine hours of sleep each night recommended for adults by the National Sleep Foundation. Unfortunately, a variety of health issues and changes in sleep patterns disrupt that sleep, causing seniors to battle...
While young and middle-aged adults often attend yoga classes to achieve a lean and toned body, senior citizens can also use the techniques to slow the aging process. With a few modifications to yoga poses and a respect for the physical limitations...
Bedridden seniors often lose dexterity, or skill in using the hands and other parts of the body. To keep this skill intact, you can perform exercises either on your own or with the help of a trainer or physical therapist. Don't overdo the...
As much as you may want to fight it, getting older profoundly changes many of your bodily functions, including sleep. More than 50 percent of adults 65 and older report experiencing sleeping problems. The amount of sleep you require (7 to 9 hours...
Stretching plays a major role in keeping your body moving at a healthy level throughout the day. Stretching provides many benefits including providing muscle blood flow that helps the musculoskeletal system operate at a functional level while...