Am I Dehydrated? The Signs of Dehydration
How much water do you drink on an average day? – Enough to keep you from getting dehydrated? If you don’t consume the 8 recommended glasses of water from sun-up to sundown your body is likely dehydrated. While the guidelines for drinking water are very clear, many people are not getting enough water each day. […]
Top 4 Most Common Illnesses
Top 4 Most Common Illnesses Common illnesses spread quickly, impacting more people some years than others. According to Livestrong, the most common illnesses in the US account not only for missed school and work time, but they also cause 7 out of 10 deaths each year. In 2014 alone, over 133 million people will suffer […]
Signs That You Have An STD
Signs That You Have An STD Are you concerned that you have a sexually transmitted disease (STD)? If you have you had unprotected sex you might have an STD and not even know it. STDs can present symptoms that are alarming, or rather minute. Since there are so many different types of STDs out there, […]
Facts About Tuberculosis: Symptoms, Vaccine, and Treatment.
TB is a disease with a reputation for going after your lungs; it is technically called Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. So often in America we assume that tuberculosis is no longer a threat, but tuberculosis is a disease that still exists in America. Although we have largely been able to combat the problem, it is estimated that […]
Types and Symptoms of Sun Poisoning
Do you feel sick or appear extremely sunburned? If you spend too much time in the sun you are at risk for getting sun poisoning. Within 15 minutes of being outside during the day your skin can start to burn, over longer periods of time extensive damage can take place. Sun poisoning is literally an […]
The Dangers of Animal Bites & When To Seek Medical Attention
Every year, around 4.5 million animal bites are reported. Many different types of animals can bite you, including your pet dog, the neighbor’s cat, a feral squirrel, and the list goes on. According to US statistics, in 2008, 316,000 people sought urgent medical attention because of an animal bite. In the US there are over […]
Different Types of Burns and Treatment
Different Types Of Burns: When To Seek Medical Attention For Your Burn People are commonly burned at work and at home. Thankfully, according to the American Burn Association, if you are burned you have a 96% chance of survival. The most common types of burns are less severe and result from things like touching a […]
IBS Symptoms, Causes & Solutions
IBS Symptoms Can Cause Frequent Stomach Issues As many as 55 million people in the US have some form of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). In general, IBS refers to a sensitive stomach that is easily irritated causing symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, stomachaches, and the list goes on. It is not caused by internal damage […]
Answers to Common Heart Questions
Important Organs: How Does Your Heart Work? Your heart weighs about 8-10 ounces and is situated slightly to the left behind your breastbone. Clench your fist to help visualize about how large your heart is. Your fist isn’t huge by any means, but if you completely untangled the intricate system of blood vessels streaming to […]
The Shingles Virus: Answers To Commonly Asked Questions
The Varicella Zoster Virus can be blamed for the painful, skin rash that constitutes shingles. If you had chickenpox as a child, the virus never completely went away; instead it lives dormant in your body until something wakes it up. Stress, aging, certain medications, anything that weakens the immune system can reawaken the chickenpox virus, […]