Woman, 36, Diagnosed with Mesothelioma Soon After Giving Birth
Heather Von St. James was diagnosed with mesothelioma three and a half months after having her baby. She was only 36. She describes her symptoms. Read more…
Young Woman’s Ongoing TIA’s Repeatedly Misdiagnosed
When Jill was 36 and pregnant the problems began: many transient ischemic attacks and a racing heart – all repeatedly misdiagnosed over seven years. Read more…
Can TMJ Disorder Clog the Eustachian Tubes?
TMJ disorder can cause quite a few symptoms – some that you’d never even think were connected to this common condition. Read more…
Can TMJ Disorder Cause Fluid Buildup Behind the Ears?
Do you have a nagging sensation of fluid buildup in one or both ears? Have you been diagnosed with TMJ disorder and are wondering if there’s a connection? Read more…
Can TMJ Disorder Treatment Improve Tinnitus?
Does your tinnitus persist despite trying all sorts of measures to stop it or at last calm it down? Read more…
Age Cutoff When UTI’s Cause Cognitive & Not Physical Symptoms
You may already know that in elderly people, UTI’s cause cognitive symptoms rather than physical such as burning with urination. But at what age does this begin? Read more…
Are Livingroom Dance Parties Enough for Aerobic Fitness?
Those living room dance parties may NOT be enough for aerobic fitness. If you love to dance, there are ways to make this count towards a good level of cardiovascular fitness. I was inspired to Read more...
Tons of Symptoms but Can’t Get the Right Diagnosis?
Dr. Christine Traxler, MD, suffered from many symptoms and was misdiagnosed multiple times over seven years before she herself figured out what was wrong. I didn’t know that when my symptoms first started, that I Read more...
MS Misdiagnosed As a Stroke in 38-Year-Old Woman
It’s alarming to get diagnosed with stroke, but before you panic about blood clots in your brain, you should know that MS symptoms can sometimes mimic a stroke. Janet Perry tells her story. It was Read more...
Working Out for Fitness & Health vs. Punishing Yourself
Since when does a hard workout mean you’re punishing yourself for how you’ve been eating? You should never feel guilty for exercising like a warrior and dripping with sweat. Read more…
Headaches, Muscle Pain, Insomnia, Fast Pulse, Depression?
Find out what you might have if you’re been suffering from migraines, muscle and joint aches, insomnia, dizziness, depression, inability to focus and a fast pulse. Read more…
5 Postop Hip Fracture Exercises for Fall Prevention in Older Adults
Are you fearful of taking another bad fall after having surgery for a broken hip? Here are 5 exercises designed for preventing older adults from another bad fall. Read more…
Feeling too Fat to Go to the Gym? How to Overcome Jitters
If you’ve been feeling too fat to go to the gym, here are ways you can overcome your jitters and anxiety. Read more…
What Caregivers of Older Adults with Diabetes Should Know
Here are five things that caregivers of older adults with diabetes absolutely should know. Read more…
Knowing Calorie Burn of Activities Won’t Cause Weight Loss
It’s okay to want to lose excess fat, but think again if you believe that tracking the calorie burn of all your daily activities will help you lose weight. Do you often refer to “calories Read more...
Has a Leg or Ankle Injury Caused You to Gain Weight?
Here’s how to prevent weight gain or lose gained weight as a result of your leg or ankle injury. Read more…
How Much Weight Can You Lose by Walking After Dinner?
Are you trying to lose weight by taking medium or even brisk paced walks after dinner? How well is this working for your weight loss goals? If not much weight is coming off, here are Read more...
Should Women Over 50 Do Barbell Hip Thrusts? Yes! How To
Women over 50 can get a fitter, firmer, rounder behind, along with a stronger core and legs, by doing barbell hip thrusts. Sharon Smith, 71, demonstrates. Read more…
Five Weight Loss “Tricks” that Will Fail You
If you’re relying on any of these five weight loss “tricks” to get rid of your stubborn fat, you will be very disappointed because they DON’T work. Read more…
Does Being on My Feet 8 Hours a Day Replace Aerobic Exercise?
Are you on your feet eight hours a day at work and wonder if this can replace aerobic or resistance exercise? Do you feel “exhausted” after your shift and wonder if this means your heart Read more...
The Numbers You Should Know for Heart Disease Prevention
Here are the important numbers you should know as part of your mission to prevent developing heart disease or having a stroke. How well do you know what your numbers should be? Blood pressure Lipid Read more...
Four Basic Routines to Burn Stubborn Fat All Over
The fat won’t come off, right? No matter what you do, the scale won’t budge. But don’t despair, because you’re probably NOT doing the very four routines that’ll kick that blubber clear to the curb. Read more...
Brilliant Hack for Home Hamstring Exercise: Discovered by Accident!
Here is an absolutely brilliant hack for home hamstring strength training that I discovered by accident while doing chest presses at home. Read more…
Getting Rid of Gallstones: Diet vs. Surgery
A doctor compares diet vs. surgery for getting rid of painful gallstones. For someone diagnosed with gallstones, it’s easy to wonder about how effective a certain diet would be. Could the right diet pass gallstones? Read more...
Young Child Vomiting Only at Night: Cause & Treatment
If your young child upchucks only overnight, the likely cause will really surprise you. “If your preschooler vomits only at night, my first thought as a pediatrician would be that it is a behavioral issue,” Read more...
Why Isn’t Sleep Apnea Part of a Routine Physical Screening?
Why don’t doctors during the annual physical screen for obstructive sleep apnea? Read more…
10 Tricks Fast Food Restaurants Use to Make You Overeat
There are 10 tricks that fast food restaurants use to make you overeat or give too much food to your kids. The result is unwanted weight gain and obesity for many. Big Colorful Ads in Read more...
Can Preschoolers Really Pick Door Locks or Is this Hype?
How is it possible that a preschooler can figure out how to pick a door lock and "escape" without the parent knowing? There always seems to be news of yet another tragic story of a Read more...
12 Items You’ll Need in the House After Total Knee Replacement
Here’s 12 things you’ll need around the house once you return home after a total knee replacement surgery. These items should be purchased beforehand. Even the most prepared-thinking person may not consider the usefulness of Read more...
Will Excessive Exercise Prevent Weight Loss?
Ever wonder if too much exercise can prevent weight loss in an individual who's trying to shed pounds? First of all, just what is “too much”? This is subjective. Is it merely the time spent Read more...
Why Do ADHD Symptom Checklists Seem to Include All People?
Have you noticed that ADHD checklists name so many symptoms that you and everyone's brother and child seem to fit a diagnosis? It's broad and so general that anyone who reads the checklist will be Read more...
How Do I Raise My Daughter not to Date an Abusive Man?
There are ways to raise your daughter so that she never gets involved with an abusive man. The environment little girls grow up in is crucial for instilling the inner strength to avoid toxic men. Read more...
Signs Your Bullied Child Is Thinking of Suicide
Here are the signs that your bullied child is thinking of taking his or her life — of dying by a planned suicide. Read more…
Are Dog Owners More Physically Active and Fitter?
A study shows that walking a dog makes a person more active overall – or is it that active people are more likely to take a dog on walks? Read more…
Best Ways to Prevent Fatal Medical Errors
Medical errors are the No. 3 killer of Americans; so many are highly preventable. The reason that “medical errors” does not make the list of the top 10 killer of Americans is simple. Read more...
Burn Tons of Fat: Mix Strength Training & Intense Cardio
Do you need to burn a LOT of fat? Mixing brief intense cardio in between strength training sets burns more fat than a session of strength training followed by cardio exercise. In an effort to Read more...
Is Rice Cereal Overrated for Babies? Think Outside the Box
There is no scientific proof that rice cereal is better for a baby’s health than any other food out there. Read more…
How to Get a Young Child Fit Enough for Long Walks on Vacation
Are you concerned that your young child won’t have the stamina to keep up with all the walking you’ll be doing on your upcoming vacation? Read more…
Pedometers & Weight Loss: Are 10,000 Steps a Day Enough?
Are a pedometer and 10,000 steps every day all you need to lose weight? Will you even be able to maintain the quota of 10,000 steps a day, day after day — and then for Read more...
Can Antibiotics in a Toddler Cause Bloody Stools?
If you discover what appears to be blood mixed with your toddler’s poops, first ask yourself if your toddler has just started a course of antibiotics. Read more…
