When the topic of air pollution comes up, most people think of pollutants pushed into the atmosphere from the factory smokestacks. While outdoor pollution is certainly a major concern for industrialized and developing nations alike, it would be a mistake ...
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An Inflammatory Issue: The Effects of Bursitis
No matter where it strikes or what causes it, bodily pain is something that can make your day all the more challenging. In many cases, pain is a fleeting problem, solved with a dosage or two of over-the-counter pain relievers. ...
Read More »Running Without Running Out of Gas
When the phrase “active lifestyle” comes up, one of the activities that may come to mind is running. To be sure, running on a regular basis can be very beneficial to the human body, helping to shed pounds and improve ...
Read More »The Many Benefits of Olive Oil
In the modern American kitchen, there are a number of foods and drinks that you are almost certain to find – milk, eggs, bread and cereal all come to mind as essential kitchen staples. Another item that you can probably ...
Read More »When the Brain Goes Haywire: A Look at Epilepsy
Imagine going about your day when suddenly, seemingly without warning, you begin to feel woozy, confused and disorientated. Soon afterward, you essentially lose control of your body, succumbing to an uncontrollable barrage of symptoms that render you all but helpless. ...
Read More »It’s All in the Wrist: How to Mend Wrist Sprains
No matter where they develop, muscle sprains can easily put a crimp in your day. A textbook muscle sprain involves significant damage to a muscle’s ligaments, the tissue that attaches them to the surrounding bones. Sprains typically strike the ankles, ...
Read More »Hitting a Nerve: How to Treat Sciatica Pain
You might not be familiar with the term “sciatica pain” (pronounced sigh-AT-eh-ka), but there is a good chance you have experienced it at some point or another. According to estimates, some 40% of Americans develop sciatica pain during their lifetime. ...
Read More »What an Eyesore! Ways to Treat a Stye Infection
No matter what part of the body they affect, bacterial infections are never fun to deal with. Such illnesses cause a barrage of stressful symptoms, and can make getting through a normal workday quite an endurance test. Certain types of ...
Read More »Serotonin: How to Increase the “Happiness” Hormone
Ever wonder what factors determine your mood? The answer largely involves serotonin, a chemical you probably have never heard of. Despite its relative obscurity, serotonin is an essential ingredient for a happy personality. The mind reacts poorly when its supply ...
Read More »How to Avoid Stress Fractures
Running, jogging and various leg exercises are generally considered to be good for the body. And to be sure, they generally are; in fact, we could probably write an article or two on the benefits of these activities. Unfortunately, the ...
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