Total knee replacement (TKA) dramatically improves a patient’s quality of life and significantly reduces his/her long-term treatment costs, according to a new study. Total knee replacement is performed on people who have severe functional...
Sometimes the aches and pains we have may go away when we begin to exercise. That isn’t necessarily good news. Aches that go away with exercise may signal tendinitis, a recurring problem for many...
Sound sports nutrition gives any athlete the winning edge by allowing the body to efficiently make energy, fuel performance, build muscle, and repair injury. The best nutrition for each individual depends on that person’s...
Nasal strips decrease nasal airway resistance by a small degree, which is why some athletes wear them. But if you wear them and are still snoring, that’s a sign you may have sleep apnea....
IS THERE SUCH a thing as a prostate cancer diet? Not exactly, but there’s a long list of nutrients that have been linked to decreasing the risk and/or the progression of cancer, although more...
Obstructive sleep apnea (apnea means “without breath” in Greek) happens when the soft tissue in the rear of the throat collapses and closes during sleep, blocking off the airway. Obstructive sleep apnea [OSA] is...
When Greg Norman blew a nine stroke lead in the final round of the 1996 Masters, he did what every athlete has done. He choked. But he did it on a world stage. While...
Imagine being so obsessed with something, you spend much of your life trying to avoid it. It’s called obsessive compulsive disorder and nearly one million Americans live with it. People who suffer from obsessive...
We are all a little shy sometimes and nervous if we have to speak in public, but most of us are able to overcome those insecurities. Millions of Americans never do. They suffer from...
For children with anxiety disorders, playing or even talking to other children can be a struggle. Prescription drugs are often used to treat adolescents, but most drugs haven’t been tested in kids. Now one...
A bad case of the nerves could spell more trouble for men than women, Swedish researchers find. Their study of more than 34,000 people shows men with high levels of nervousness and anxiety are...
Alcoholics suffering from anxiety disorders have a higher rate of relapse and may need customized treatment, according to researchers at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. They studied 82 alcoholics, noting their anxiety diagnosis...
How active you are religiously from childhood to adulthood could affect your mental health. A new study from Temple University finds women who stopped being religiously active were more than three times more likely...
Two out of 10 Americans struggle with anxiety, panic or depression. Some may suffer anxiety at the thought of flying or speaking in public, while others panic at the thought of being stuck in...
Doctors may finally be successful in growing new heart cells. Research reported in the Circulation journal details the results of a new study to understand more about the treatment of a common heart problem...
The WTA Tour has 52 events in 32 countries. These events are attended by more than five million people, and watched by millions more on television. All those big numbers make the WTA Tour...
Pregnant women beware, a natural hormone you produce may actually be harmful to your baby. According to a recent study by the University of Chicago Hospitals, abnormal levels of the thyroid hormone can be...
Feeling sluggish? It could be your thyroid. One in eight women will develop a thyroid disorder, and most don’t even realize they are sick. One woman is on a crusade to educate women about...
Millions of Americans suffer excruciating headache pain on a daily basis and taking another aspirin isn’t doing the trick. One doctor explains the pain should not be ignored because headaches can be the body’s...
Containing over 4,000 chemicals, including more than sixty known carcinogenic (cancer-causing) substances, tobacco smoke has an obvious negative impact on health. People who smoke cigarettes or any other form of tobacco are at greater...
There are many health problems facing men today, but there are also many men who have yet to experience any of these disorders. The following includes nutrition recommendations for healthy men who wish to...
00Memory loss – the failure to retrieve stored mental information – can be caused by a variety of factors. Mental and physical stress, lack of sleep, hormonal imbalance, recreational drug use, and alcoholism, as...
It isn’t menopause…it isn’t depression…and it isn’t normal. But that’s how thyroid disease is often diagnosed. If it’s left untreated, thyroid disease can be devastating. The bad news for Peggy Zunzel is her doctor...
Nearly 400,000 babies will be born in the United States this year and more parents than ever are heeding expert advice on how to deliver a smarter baby. Here’s the low down on boosting...
You might not have heard of herbs like andrographis or astragalus — real tongue twisters, but they’re nothing to sneeze at! These herbal remedies are natural flu fighters. Here’s how they may keep you...
It’s referred to as the number one pediatric problem that is completely preventable. It causes hyperactivity, learning disabilities and even brain damage. The problem is lead poisoning, and in some inner cities up to...
Approximately 1 in 5,600 newborns suffers from a metabolic disorder — a problem with the body’s chemistry. Often the problem is not diagnosed until a child is sick or dies. Now a simple and...
In 1990, there were 900,000 children taking Ritalin. This year that number stands at more than 4 million — a cause of concern for many parents, teachers and more and more doctors. Is it...
The American Cancer Society estimates diet is linked to about one-third of all cancers. They say eating more fruits and vegetables can help. Recent research suggests produce may also play a protective role in...
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas – A 1994 study using mice raised questions about whether sunscreens can protect against melanoma. At the same time, researchers asked what it is about sun exposure that...