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Reap the Benefits of a Therapeutic Massage At Home

April 7, 2015 Health 0

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could have a massage done by a professional on the weekly basis? As comforting as that might sound, the truth is that for many of us, periodic messages may not always fit into our schedule (or budgets). There are so many health benefits to …

The Rising Rate of Depression in the U.S.

March 23, 2015 Health 0

Depression has not always been an illness that was easy to talk about, and to this day it still comes with some stigma. Statistics on depression via the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) show that around 9 percent of adults in the U.S. suffer from depression in some form. …

Substance Abuse Addiction in the LGBTQ Community: Reasons and Solutions

February 11, 2015 Health 0

If popular culture were any indication, by and large individuals in the LGBTQ population are healthy and fit. Gay men in particular are often depicted as being appearance- and health-conscious, logging several hours at the gym to sculpt the perfect body. However, popular culture can be misleading because it only …

Teen Substance Abuse: Could Your Teen Be Abusing Drugs or Alcohol

January 10, 2015 Health 0

Managing any size household has its challenges. However, when you’re parenting a teenager, the challenge seems to multiply by ten. It is during this time in their lives that they’re learning how to identify themselves and how to fit in socially with others. With this age comes a lot of …

Staying Healthy During Cold and Flu Season

January 9, 2015 Health 0

Every year it’s the same: people start getting sick and suddenly all of the witch doctors come out. People at the office swear by things like rubbing mentholadum on your feet at night, drinking only certain types of tea, eating lots of onions and garlic and whatever the latest over …

Mesothelioma Beyond the Lungs

January 8, 2015 Health 0

Most people think of malignant mesothelioma as a type of cancer that affects the lungs. While this is true, the lungs aren’t the only organs affected. In fact, it’s possible for malignant mesothelioma tumors to appear in other parts of the body, including the abdominal cavity and the testicles. This …

Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma in Women

December 6, 2014 Health 0

Malignant mesothelioma has long been considered a disease of men. This is due in large part to the fact that the disease affects men up to four times more often than women. Additionally, because the disease has such a long incubation period – sometimes as long as forty years – …

All About Cell-Free Fetal DNA Testing

November 25, 2014 Pregnancy 0

For the newly pregnant mother, there’s no greater source of anxiety than not knowing whether the baby you are carrying is truly healthy. We all hope for a complication free pregnancy, but fear of genetic disorders or other birth defects are always quite prevalent. Birth defects, as well as genetic …

Effective Ways To Recover From A Calf Muscle Strain

November 13, 2014 Fitness 0

Calf muscles are situated at the backside of the lower leg and consist of two muscle groups – gastrocnemius (originating above the knee joint) and soleus (originating below the knee joint). Both these muscle groups connect to the knee bone via the Achilles tendon. When these muscles are stretched beyond …

Common Complications of Pregnancy

August 5, 2014 Pregnancy 0

Pregnancy is one of the most joyous times of a woman’s life, but it can also be a challenging one. The various changes the body undergoes during this time increases the likelihood of developing certain health conditions. It is important you are aware of what they are. Here is a …