Facts on Online Tests for Autism
Table of Contents Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an umbrella term that describes developmental disorders that affect a child’s behavior and social skills. The Centers
How to Extract a Blackhead and Pop a Pimple?
Table of Contents If you have a pimple that won’t go away, this article is for you. Learning how to extract a blackhead and pop
6 Effects of Hypertension on the Body
Hypertension is a condition in which one’s blood pressure is higher than average, pumping blood from vein to vein at alarming rates. When you think of high blood pressure, you think of heart attacks and other cardiovascular complications. Little do you know that that’s merely the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what hypertension does to your body. Hypertension can cause compilations from head to toe and, when kept unchecked, can lead to a life filled with discomfort.
Treatment Options For Osteoarthritis You Need to Know About
The usual problems brought by old age is arthritis which leads to chronic joint pain and stiffness. The most common type of arthritis is ‘wear and tear’ or osteoarthritis. What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis refers to a medical condition that occurs when the protective cartilage wears down over time. This protective cartilage is the one cushioning the ends of the bone. As a result, this condition could lead to joint damage, especially in your spine, hips, hand, and knees. The most
10 Foods That Lower Risk of Stroke
Research has shown that almost 800,000 people in the United States alone experience stroke. Though there are some risk factors out of your control, like race, genes, and ethnicity, most risk factors are really lifestyle-related. When it comes to stroke, habits like drinking, smoking, sleeping late and eating a lot of processed foods make your odds of getting the disease to be higher. The good news, though, is that stroke is totally preventable! Having good healthy eating, exercising, sleeping, and
A Guide to Photosensitive Epilepsy
Table of Contents Epilepsy is not a very common condition. Only around one in a hundred people has it. Three to five of these have photosensitive epilepsy. This is a type of epilepsy which is more common in children 7 to 19 years old and is less commonly diagnosed after 20 years old. Research on epilepsy has shown that 59-75 % of females are more affected by the condition. In theory, males usually have more convulsions, which is attributed to
8 Famous People Affected By ALS
In the medical world of diseases, there are some disorders that have remained baffling even to our renowned doctors and scientists. The exact causes of how they have developed remain a mystery. One of these uncommon disorders is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a disease that affects our neurological system, eventually destroying nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord and causing muscular control loss. The early symptoms would include loss of control in the arms and legs, twitching,
MDS: Understanding What It Is
Table of Contents According to Doc. Stephen D. Nimer, director of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, MDS (Myelodysplastic Syndrome) is a malignant blood disease or disorder that is often referred to as bone marrow failure. The etymology of MDS is derived from myelo (bone marrow) and dysplastic (abnormally or strangely shaped). Basically, it means that there is an abnormality in the bone marrow.The problem with MDS is that the bone marrow, where the blood cells are made, is not functioning properly.
How The Food We Eat Affects Our Brain
For the past 10 years, I’ve been studying how the food we eat affect our brains. As my interest in this topic grew, I began to wonder if diet could have any impact on mental illness — a topic that has always been close to home for me. My mother died of schizophrenia when I was 14. At first she was just different from other mothers: she stopped cooking and cleaning; she slept all day; she often forgot to pick
Facts on Online Tests for Autism
Table of Contents Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an umbrella term that describes developmental disorders that affect a child’s behavior and social skills. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 in 68 children has autism, with boys four times more likely to be diagnosed than girls. Autism can range from mild to severe and have a significant impact on the quality of life of both the child and his family. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to
How to Extract a Blackhead and Pop a Pimple?
Table of Contents If you have a pimple that won’t go away, this article is for you. Learning how to extract a blackhead and pop a pimple can help rid your skin of acne without the use of chemical treatments. It’s also a lot less painful than using harsh chemicals. There are many methods and approaches to pop pimples. While every effort should be made to avoid chemicals, there are several steps you can take at home that will work
The 3 Foods to Avoid for Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
Table of Contents Foods high in nitrates and nitrites: These chemicals are added to many foods as preservatives, so it’s difficult to avoid them entirely. However, you can minimize your exposure by avoiding processed meats such as bacon, ham, hot dogs and deli meats. Other foods high in nitrates and nitrites include spinach, celery and beets. If a food contains these ingredients, cook it thoroughly to kill the bacteria that creates the chemical. Alcohol: Drinking alcohol can weaken your immune