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Improving reading skills is just one of the vision health benefits that are associated with the practice of eye exercises. These techniques are credited with improving reading performance. These eye exercises can also improve the speed at which you read. For example, there are a series of techniques that you can put into practice to help you to accomplish this goal. Therefore, here are some things that you can do to improve your reading performance: Eye exercises can improve your eye's ability to see fine print clearly. They are also credited with improving your eye's ability to increase your vision to the degree that you can see fine print effortlessly without having to strain your eyes. This is due to the fact that these techniques improve the focusing ability of the eyes so that you can read text both close up and in the distance as well. Eye exercises are also credited with improving near vision and distance vision skills. These visual skills are necessary in improvi...

We understand the difficulty of most working class people, of being too busy to allow time for exercise and prepare healthy meals beforehand, but it's not an excuse to eat junk food and just sit around stressing over work! Besides eating healthy, reducing sugar intake, and having a good regular exercise routine in your free time, we have our butts glued to work almost 9.3 hours each day. To prevent any form of gaining weight and stress, we're introducing a healthy way to sneak in exercise while at work! Corporate fitness enthusiasts have been spreading this trend across office buildings worldwide. They call it "deskercise", a combination of desk and exercise! Many employees have been trying it out at work and have positive results! We gathered 5 of the simplest of exercises on how to workout at your desk! 1. Alternate Sitting and Standing Instead of just keeping your body idle, why not sit and stand at different times of the day! This keeps the blood flowing...

It is a well established fact that sitting for extended periods of time can be bad for personal health. Global studies show that on average we sit 7.7 hours a day. Whereas some studies have found that a large number of people sit up to 15 hours a day. The problem only gets worse with age. Adults 60 years and older spend between 8.5 to 9.6 hours a day in sedentary time. The researchers have found that even if we exercise regularly, prolonged sedentary time could negatively impact the health of our heart and blood vessels. Moreover, a sedentary lifestyle may also be associated with an increased risk of diabetes, impaired insulin sensitivity and a higher risk of death from any cause. The exact mechanisms behind the ill-effects aren't yet clear. Some experts theorize that more sitting leads to reductions in insulin sensitivity, while others believe net calorie expenditures decline as sitting increases. The specific guidelines recommend that for every 30 consecutive minutes of ...

Environmental health is often the most neglected part of our health as it is also the newest recognized part of the human health. Environmental health is the effects of our civilization, culture, personal habits, pollution, population growth, and travel on human health. It is a new science that measures a variety of factors leading to acquired and congenital diseases. Congenital diseases are caused by genetic defects or factors that harm fetal development. Examples of Environmental Health Concerns: Food management is a major concern which not only includes the fertilizers and pesticides used in the growth of plants but the growth hormones and type of process used with meat. Birth defeats have been linked back to these exact things. Water quality is to make sure there is proper drainage to control stagnate water. Stagnate water attracts mosquitoes which carries and spreads disease. The other aspect is the purification of water for drinking, water to cook and irrigate crops. ...

As human beings, we are continually faced with challenges, difficulties and temporary setbacks. They are an unavoidable aspect of being human. By learning how to manage stress and respond with a positive attitude to each challenge, we'll grow as a person and start moving forward in life. In fact, without those setbacks, we could not learn what we need to know and develop the qualities to where we are today. It is natural for us to react emotionally when our expectations are frustrated in any way. When something we wanted and hoped for fails to materialize, we feel a temporary sense of disappointment and unhappiness. The optimistic person, however, knows how to manage stress in difficult situations and soon moves beyond this disappointment. Responding quickly to the adverse event and interpreting it as being temporary, the optimist responds with a positive attitude, knows how to manage stress and counter the negative feelings. Whenever you have a difficulty, immediately refra...

You've snagged yourself a sinus infection or are battling a bout of strep throat... complete with that daggers-puncturing-your-tonsils feeling. Of course, it comes at the worst time ever (because, when doesn’t it?) and you’re also prepping for your best friend’s wedding/a holiday party/some fancy get-together where alcohol will be present. You’ve heard it before: Consuming alcohol while taking antibiotics is bad. But one little sip (or 12) really won’t be a life-ruiner, right? Not so fast with the champagne there, friend. First, it's important to remember why you’re on antibiotics to begin with: You feel awful and, with some help from your prescription, your body is working to fight off a nasty bacterial infection. (Antibiotics cannot treat anything viral, like a flu.) Basically, antibiotics kill the bacteria that can give you a sore throat, make your ear ache, and spike your temperatures. And, while drinking alcohol won’t reduce how effectively antibiotics make that ha...

Susan Jeffrey SILVER SPRING, MD — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that biotin, or vitamin B7, can interfere with the results of laboratory testing, including troponin testing for diagnosis of MI "Biotin in blood or other samples taken from patients who are ingesting high levels of biotin in dietary supplements can cause clinically significant incorrect lab test results," the FDA says in a statement. "The FDA has seen an increase in the number of reported adverse events, including one death, related to biotin interference with lab tests." The supplement may cause falsely high or falsely low results depending on the test, leading to inappropriate patient management or misdiagnosis, the agency notes. "For example, a falsely low result for troponin, a clinically important biomarker to aid in the diagnosis of heart attacks, may lead to a missed diagnosis and potentially serious clinical implications," the statement notes. "The FDA ...

Also referred to as atopic dermatitis, eczema is normally an inflammatory reaction of the skin which can be a serious source of discomfort in infants and even adults. While DNA has been implicated in many cases of eczema, other contributing factors include sweating, poor hygiene, stress and contact with chemicals and plants. Eczema development has also been associated with some food allergies such as eggs, milk from cow, soy products, nuts etc. Although these foods may not be directly linked to eczema development, they may, however, trigger a flare up and worsen the condition. Maintaining an eczema free skin is usually achieved with proper skin care and improved nutrition. Below are tips to maintain a healthy skin while preventing eczema and itchy skin development: 1. Fish consumption Foods high in anti-inflammatory activity go a long way in curbing eczema development and one of those is fatty fish such as herring and salmon. Omega-3-fatty acids, with appreciable contents in fis...

At times we eat for the right reasons. When we are hungry is the first example that comes to mind. As simple as it sounds, you may be surprised by how often people eat when they think they are hungry when it is a craving instead. Since we are naturally inclined to make mistakes, there are also times where we eat for the wrong reasons. An extreme craving is worth noting. More importantly, the most anxious moments are when we eat out of boredom or worse; when we seek comfort in food. We have all been there, so you are not alone. But if you are still guilty of doing this from time to time, it is time to make some changes. Emotional eating is not healthy. It is dangerous. You begin to lose control the moment you start. Predictably, those who eat for emotional reasons also tend to develop health problems. Type 2 diabetes and obesity are two common consequences of emotional eating since it often leads to weight gain and high blood sugar readings. If you seek comfort in food, it is t...

Music is wonderful when listened to in the right manner. Many, however, turn the volume up to an extraordinary level because they want to hear it above the background noise, or because the thumping of the rhythm makes them feel good. Whatever the cause of it, loud music is extremely damaging to the ears. Usually it is not until one gets older that the problems start and they can be quite horrendous. The worst thing is tinnitus that generates constant ringing or noise in the nerves that is not related to anything in the environment. It is a malfunction of the hearing mechanism and the main cause is loud noise. This can be from chain saws; music; drills; machinery; rock concerts; and so on. Soldiers are also at risk of developing tinnitus because of the guns they had to use. It is doubtful whether they would be compensated for this condition when it occurs after they leave the service. People who work with loud noise are risking their hearing and many do not know it. While it is...

Many times when a person hears the words "substance abuse" they only think in the terms using drugs, both legal prescriptions and illegal, excessively but it can also include alcohol. It is often seen as an illness or medical condition that will require treatment. Using therapy is one type of treatment that could be effective. Therapy can be either individual or done in a group. During therapy they learn how to identify any destructive behavior that causes then to have this problem. They also learn how to avoid these behaviors. One way to do this is to practice positive behavior using role-playing sessions. They also learn how to use a support system. Therapy for substance abuse addiction is generally aimed at help you work through denial because many deny that they have a substance abuse problem. They deny that there is nothing wrong with their behavior and that they can stop at anytime on their own using the substance they are addicted too. Unfortunately, this is gener...

Most of the learned population feel completely safe in their sexual relations when they use condoms. Most of the data available on internet and elsewhere claim that condoms are an effective protection against HIV/AIDS. However, the under-informed masses are unaware of the fact that condoms do not provide protection against a number of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) like herpes, HPV, syphilis, pubic lice, or scabies. They spread through skin to skin genital contact. Even if no fluid exchange occurs, these STIs may spread easily and can produce a life threatening condition, no where less threatening than the much hyped HIV, which make the immune system weak to the fatal extent. HIV weakens the immune system by lowering the number of T-Lymphocytes. The normal range of T- Lymphocyte is 500 to 1500 which drops below 200 due to HIV infection. This makes the immune system weak enough for any other pathogen to attack the body and cause secondary infection. Usually, the patient dies...

Disease management is a structure that is designed to improve a person's health with coordinated interventions from health care providers and where self-care efforts may be implemented. Disease management empowers an individual, who is working with the health care providers to manage (and prevent) his/her disease. It is designed to help an individual improve their health with any chronic condition and to reduce the costs associated with avoidable complications, like an emergency room visit and hospitalizations. Disease management includes the following actions: Identifying patients' affected by the disease. Determining the most effective ways to treat the disease. It is more like population-based-care or continuous health care improvement. If properly designed, it works on prevention of complications as well as treatment of chronic conditions. Conditions most commonly chosen for disease management are Asthma, cardiovascular diseases, Coronary artery...

Books have been written on this product which, to many, is a mystery but its health benefits can be amazing. It is Methyl-Sulfonyl-Methane or Organic Sulphur. It is claimed to have tremendous value for a wide variety of physical conditions. This article goes through some of them but because of the amount of information it cannot cover everything. To begin with let's look at some of its properties. Minerals are not readily absorbed by the body and no plant manufactures them. That is why they are mined. Plants absorb them, however, and take up sulphur from the soil, which is essential for their growth. When bound to carbon in the plant the body absorbs them. It is important to note that vitamins cannot function without minerals. That means eating a wide variety of foods and supplements to stay healthy. Humans get MSM from fresh vegetables, meat, fresh fruits, and seafood. Heat applied to these products along with the processing involved in today's supermarket food reduces ...

Life takes unexpected turns. You never know what is ahead of you. In case your life has taken a tragic turn and, all of a sudden you lose your certain ability, your life changes, you lose your job, you lose the fun of your life, you are unable to do the activities you loved to do, you are unable to fit back into your life, even unable to perform the basic activities of daily life as you used to do, your perception of life changes, there are negative thoughts covering you and surrounding you as a blanket. You think that now you are unable to achieve your aims and goals. Everything around you changes, now you depend on others on little things you never thought, you think you lost the purpose of life, the things you had taken for granted are no more, you feel entrapped inside your body, you no longer want to live this way, you think it is a never-ending nightmare, the road of your life is going downhill, you see people roaming around performing daily routine work, and you think why m...

If you have recently been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, you may feel like your head is spinning. The more the doctor tells you, the harder it is to absorb. Chances are your doctor has given you an outline of what you should eat and which foods you need to avoid, talked to you about setting up appointments to see an endocrinologist, a registered dietitian, a podiatrist, and a diabetes educator, depending on your specific needs. You may be fortunate and not need to take any diabetes medications at this time as research has proven changes in lifestyle - changes that anyone can make - have enormous power to prevent and to help treat Type 2 diabetes. In that case, your doctor will advise you to follow a healthy eating plan and start moving more to lower your blood sugar, lose weight and stop diabetes and its complications in their tracks. Regardless of how many medical people you need to see, the reality is you will need to empower yourself. Empowerment involves your choice to take c...

John Langdon Down was a British doctor who was the first to fully describe a syndrome that would eventually bear his name. This was back in 1866 but even before that scientists and doctors had described some aspects of Down Syndrome as early as 1838. This affliction is not new, it has been around since time began and today it is the most common of the genetic abnormalities. Down Syndrome is also called Trisomy 21 because it is a mutation on the 21st set of human chromosomes, usually an added portion on one strand or a whole strand unto itself. This is thought to happen when the 21st chromosome fails to separate from either the egg or the sperm cell so that cell now carries an extra copy on to the next phase of development. It is estimated that eighty eight percent of cases are caused by the egg failing to separate properly, while only eight percent happen on the sperm side of the equation. The other three percent happens sometime after the egg and sperm have merged. Since chromo...

One of the latest health trends is the Detox Cleanse. They claim to detoxify your body by flushing out toxins, while giving you more energy, making you feel less bloated and help regulate bowel movement. So why the controversy? Some detox cleanses suggest fasting during the cleanse. Which is basically just another way to starve yourself to lose weight. Starving yourself may "shock" your system into losing weight but it is not the safest or healthiest way to lose weight and keep it off. It is essentially a crash diet which often leads to quickly regaining the weight and sometimes putting on even more than you lost. Fasting also lowers your metabolism making it difficult to burn calories while starving your body of necessary nutrients. Some common side effects of using a Detox Cleanse and fasting include irritability, headaches, fatigue and difficulty thinking clearly. There are healthier ways to lose weight (even quickly) without starving. Eating a well balanced l...

Stress is not always recognized as a life-threatening issue and many times not realized by the medical profession. Although, stress is one of the hidden things in some cases, people are having it without realizing immediately. Stress is dangerous for our overall health. These are two of the most common problems that can target a person - stress and anxiety - that also can develop into depression. There are the odd times when a little bit of stress is a good thing when it gets us up for competition. However, at other times when stress is too much it can lead to withdrawal or fear, where anxiety and depression gets hold of. There is no consistent pattern for stress as everyone is different from each other; therefore, some stress cases are mild while some can turn out severe. Signs of Stress Sometimes you might get a flight or fight feeling due to being over-stressed and as such, shows physical symptoms as well. Sleeplessness, more than usual sweating, increased adrenaline, and d...

Water makes up 60% of your body, including 70% of your heart and brain and 80% of your lungs. As such, your body needs adequate amount of water to function efficiently and properly. Both doctors and dentists recommend that their patients drink at least 8 glasses of water each day. The Health Benefits of Water The overall and dental health benefits of water are significant and many. Those who drink the adequate amount of water have a healthy body weight, can think clearer, stay focused better, feel better, have more energy, and have clearer skin. Their mouths are also healthier, with a reduced risk of tooth decay, gum disease, dry mouth and bad breath. Good health is something we all want and strive to attain, but if we're honest, most of us don't come close to drinking the recommended amount each day. We try to make up for the deficiency of water intake by emphasizing a healthy diet and exercise. While good diet and exercise are important and necessary for good hea...

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with Federal Ministry of Health and Ministry of Women Affairs has estimated that about 160,000 to 200,000 women develop Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF) every year. Vesicovaginal Fistula and Rectovaginal Fistula (RVF) are holes resulting from the breakdown in the tissue between the vaginal wall and the bladder or rectum caused by unrelieved obstruction during labour causing continuous involuntary discharge of urine (urinary incontinence). The consequences related to these conditions may also include dermatitis, erosion of the skin and other tissues in the vulva and vagina with constant leaking of urine and faeces. Also, in extreme cases, nerves at the lower limbs can be damaged which may lead to loss of coordination. Historically, cases of VVF date back to the earliest existence of humans. It was an especially rampant problem between the 17th and 19th centuries in much of what is now the developed world. In fact,...

In 2016, Americans spent approximately 8 billion dollars on comestic surgery procedures ranging from breast augmentations, facelifts, buttock augmentations, to facial implants. Off all the procedures, breast augmentation, also known as Mammaplasty was the most popular and sought after procedure. What is a breast augmenation surgery procedure? Breast augmentation surgery is a procedure, where the patient's breast is enlarged by either inserting a breast implant into the breast or transferring fat from other part's of the patient's body into the breast. Implants can be either silicon or saline. Silicon implants are filled with silicone gel, while saline implants are filled with sterile salt water. Why do people get breast augmentation surgery procedure? People undergo the procedure for a number of reasons. Some procedures are simply cosmetic, while others are medically based. Some of the many reasons why people increase their breast sizes include: Look and feel b...

Being parents is one of the biggest desires of people and it is one of the most beautiful feelings in the world. However, we need to accept that we have a limited opportunity in terms of the children we can take care of in today's conditions. It is obligatory for us to educate our children in the best way in all senses and to be able to raise good people for the society. Hence the need for family planning and birth control measures. What Is the Goal of Family Planning? What Should I Do? The family planning allows families to have a certain amount of children on the time when they want. You have to take the advantage of birth control methods in order to be sure that your family planning will work. How Many Groups Exist in Birth Control Methods? The birth control methods can be classified into two groups as traditional and modern methods. Traditional Methods Applied and Effectiveness The traditional methods are withdrawal method, determining the time of ovulation with ...

Childhood obesity is a serious medical problem. Children, who are obese, often end up developing major health problems later in life. In addition, they usually have low self-esteem, body image issues, and suffer from depression. Symptoms Of Childhood Obesity It is important to realize that not all children who have a few extra pounds are obese. Some kids tend to have larger body frames and each child has different amount of body fat at different development stages. Hence, it will not be possible to look at your child and determine that they are obese or overweight. A pharmacist is best placed to check your child's weight and height, and see whether they are proportionate. The doctor will also calculate your child's BMI (body mass index), and perform other tests to determine whether your child is obese. Issues And Problems Due To Childhood Obesity Your child can suffer physically, emotionally and socially due to childhood obesity. Some of the risks of being obese du...

In your efforts to build muscle and to look good, you must have heard a lot about nutritional food, supplements and exercises but not much about the need for quality sleep. Sleep has a direct link to muscle gain as it promotes the release of human growth hormone (HGH) which is needed for protein synthesis. Often, we do not realize that we may not be getting the minimum eight hours of sound sleep needed to get the maximum benefits from our muscle building efforts. Hand, phone and computer usage, food additives, stress and advancing age have a bearing on the duration and quality of sleep we get. This in turn make our quest to build muscle and look good more challenging. Briefly, the sleep process consists of repeated cycles of non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM) of approximately 90 minutes per cycle. NREM consists of three stages including the slow wave sleep, which can be regarded as deep sleep when the body is least metabolically active. REM on the other h...