Asthma is one of the leading causes of school and work absences. It affects almost 19 million adults and 7 million children in the United States alone. According to research, it is possible for one to have asthma if he/she experiences frequent shortness of breath. Asthma is a condition that...
There are some instances wherein injuries are just too severe our doctors would have to recommend physical therapy. Well, this solution is actually undebatable. There are a lot of studies that could attest as to why physical therapy is a good choice for faster recovery. However, many people experience pain...
Unbearable pain is surely a cause for concern more so when you are one of those who suffers from a herniated disk. This article delves into herniated disk, its causes and symptoms, including ways to treat or prevent it. What is a herniated disk? A herniated disk, also called a...
Are you one of those who keeps on looking at yourself and keeps on complaining about the things you do not like about yourself? Well, you might have a body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). It is a disorder in which you spend so much time just worrying about your physical appearance....
Before you get the answer to this question, the first thing you should know first is: What is scarlet fever? It is an infection that is common for those with sore throat. It usually starts with a rash from your body then eventually leads to a high fever. The common...
Contrary to popular belief, some headaches don’t necessarily start hurting from the head. Take the case of a cervicogenic headache where problems start arising the neck. So what is a cervicogenic headache? What are the symptoms to look out for? And what makes it different from your regular migraine? We...
Scoliosis is a curve in the spine that occurs before puberty. The common condition of most scoliosis patients are mild, but there is also a possibility for deformities to happen as years go by. There are even instances wherein the illness can lead to disabling. You have a higher risk...
Getting a breast implant is no longer new in the society. There are a lot of people who do this, especially celebrities. One of the possible reasons to do this is because there are females who prefer to have bigger breasts. But did you know that there can be times...
There are times when you will feel sad or lose interest in the things you usually love. You will then think that this might be normal and that it will just pass by, but sometimes, you might not know that what you are feeling is actually depression. But what is...
Bee stings seriously hurt. You may experience swelling and feel a sharp pain in the area where you got stung. It may also turn reddish and feel itchy. Not only will a bee sting affect you physically, but it may put you in a bad mood. And why not? It...