Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder affecting the nervous system. It occurs when certain neurons that produce the chemical dopamine begin to break down and die, usually around age 60 or older. Although there is no cure for Parkinson’s, your prognosis is better if you start medication and therapy as early as possible to arrest the progress of the disease, making it critical to watch out for its first warning
We all know that steam has some great benefits to our health, from helping us breathe (and feel) better when we have a cold to cleansing the toxins from our bodies and purifying our skin. But aside from these benefits, steam (especially in the form of a steam shower) helps us feel less stressed and more relaxed, enabling us to rejuvenate ourselves and energise our minds and bodies in more
Acoustic neuroma, or vestibular schwannoma, is a noncancerous benign tumor that has a slow rate of growth. The tumor develops on the vestibulocochlear nerve, which leads from an individual’s inner ear to the brain. As the branches of this nerve influence hearing and balance, acoustic neuroma can lead to problems such as unsteadiness, loss of hearing (which can be sudden or gradual), experiencing a ringing sensation and pressure in the
Drinking protein shakes as part of a healthy and balanced diet can help to build muscle and aid athletic training. Combined with water or milk, they are used by many athletes and sports people to sustain themselves post work out too. There are several different types of protein shake, including whey, soy, casein, egg white and milk protein to name but a few, and it’s important to do your research
The medical field is always changing practices and treatments thanks to new technology. Sometimes, these new treatments are just as good as traditional treatments, and sometimes, these newer treatments are much, much better. Because the medical industry is so large, it may be hard to know about new treatments unless your doctor shares them with you. Thankfully, you can also learn more about new medical treatments on your own. From
The medical field is very dynamic and quite broad. Apart from health care providers who deal directly with patients in health care facilities, there are others who work behind the scenes in research to come up with findings that push the frontiers of health care. This is what nurse researchers do. Nurse researchers study various aspects of health care. They design studies into ways of improving health care products and
What if I told you that you could improve the health, efficiency, productivity and morale of your office space for less than $100? Depending on the size of your office space, plants can be the solution to improving all of the above concerns for very little cost. In terms of other efforts, adding plants to your office can yield an excellent return on investment. In most cases, it is only
Sports performance is one of the very important aspects in sportsperson’s life. A sportsperson need to be fit and healthy, if he/she wasn’t to perform well in his or her sport. The sports performance can be improved with efforts and proper training. Sports performance coaching is very important for every sportsperson and must be taken sincerely with pure dedication. Sports coaching centre has a good sport performance coaching staff that
Low fat. No fat. Reduced fat. These days, fat is considered the enemy to anyone who wants to lose or maintain their weight. Grocery store shelves are full of nonfat or reduced fat versions of traditionally high fat or unhealthy foods. Want to lose weight and still eat cookies? No problem! Want a slice of pizza without the guilt? Just add some nonfat cheese! Except that the American obsession with
Telemedicine has the ability to enhance home health care in a number of ways. It reduces the need for certain kinds of nurse visits, allows remote monitoring, improves medication compliance and enhances patient education. However, a home health nurse can’t be replaced by video conferencing equipment, especially in an elderly population that often suffers from social isolation. A recent qualitative study published by BioMed Central Health Services Research suggests that