Can Strong Be Unhealthy? Or is Weak Unhealthy?
“Strong isn’t healthy” is usually spoken by physically weak people, even though being weak is what’s truly bad for the body. But can an unhealthy person be strong? […]
Why Nurses Weigh Patients for Every Single Doctor Appointment
There’s a growing movement of women refusing to get weighed at doctors’ offices. […]
Medical Conditions that Can Kill You in Your Sleep
There’s quite a few medical conditions that can kill you while you’re sleeping without ever waking you up. This includes young people. […]
Trouble Breathing at Rest but Not During Exercise?
Do you sometimes experience trouble breathing -- but only at rest and never during or soon after exercise? Like when you’re at a computer? The feeling may be described one of two ways: as a [...]
Why Does Depression Cause or Worsen Physical Pain?
If your body hurts a lot lately, this could be depression. […]
You Chose to Retire but Are Now Depressed: Why + Solutions
It’s odd that someone who chooses retirement then becomes depressed. If this describes you, here’s how to regain your zest for life. […]
Can an Intelligence Test for a Preschooler Be Accurate?
Does your preschooler seem “slow,” yet the test for intelligence was normal? […]
How Long Should You Let Toddler Cry in Crib After He Wakes?
Your toddler cries every morning upon waking. How long should you wait before taking her out? Will waiting a really long time teach him not to bawl? […]
Toddler Throws Sippy Cup to Floor when Eating: Solutions
Thud! Your toddler did it again: Threw her big sippy cup to the floor. You pick it up, place it on her tray and she repeats. Here’s how to stop it. […]
Is It OK to Give a Young Child a Whistle to Play With?
This may seem like a fun harmless thing, but what if your child decides to stand outside among neighboring homes and repeatedly blow the whistle? […]
Is an Obese Woman Fit Because She Takes Care of a Toddler?
Obese model Tess Holliday once said in an interview that she was physically fit because she was able to take care of a toddler. […]
How to Easily Get 30 Grams of Fiber Every Day
You don’t have to stuff yourself with whole fruit, beans and lentils to easily get 25 grams of fiber in your daily diet. […]
Burned Out from Biceps Curls? Try Kettlebell Curls
Have biceps curls burned you out? Tired of them already? Try curling with kettlebells. […]
Benefits of Strength Training for Professional Movers
Those who move furniture or other heavy items for a living need to do structured strength training workouts. This will help prevent injury. […]
What Causes a Random Heavy Period When on the Pill?
This is more than breakthrough bleeding. It’s an occasional heavy flow while on the Pill. […]
Can a Barium Swallow Miss Esophageal Cancer?
A 34-year-old woman’s esophageal cancer was missed by two separate barium swallows. […]
Can Esophageal Cancer Cause Acid Reflux?
Just what does it mean when “heartburn” is listed as a symptom of esophageal cancer? […]
Normal Hiccups vs. from Esophageal Cancer
If you’ve been hiccupping lately from esophageal cancer, would they be different from normal hiccups? […]
Trouble Swallowing Food: Anxiety or Esophageal Cancer?
Is there a way you could tell if your trouble swallowing food may be esophageal cancer rather than anxiety? […]
Will All Morbidly Obese People Eventually Get GERD?
Morbid and even moderate obesity is a major risk factor for GERD. […]
Weightlifting Guide: Nissen Fundoplication for Hiatal Hernia
Did you have a Nissen fundoplication for hiatal hernia and are confused about weightlifting guidelines? Strength training, bodybuilding & powerlifting require clear, concise guidelines that should not leave the patient wondering, guessing or interpreting the [...]
Hiatal Hernia Causing Hiccups DURING Eating: Solutions
Do you get hiccups while eating and they seem to be coming from your hiatal hernia? […]
Right Chest Pain After Upper Endoscopy: Causes, Solutions
You had an upper endoscopy earlier in the day yet still have right chest pain or chest pain in general. […]
Morbidly Obese COVID Survivor Feels Fat Shamed by Hospital Staff
A morbidly obese COVID survivor has accused frontline heroes of fat shaming when she was in the ER and then COVID unit. […]
Cindy on My 600 Pound Life: Seana Vibes but Worse
Cindy on “My 600 Pound Life” shows serious Seana vibes and an even bleaker future. Remember Seana from Season 2020? […]
How Bad Are Upright Kettlebell Rows for the Rotator Cuff?
If you think upright kettlebell rows are safer for your rotator cuff than are upright barbell rows, you’re very mistaken. […]
Is Esophageal Cancer Always Spread at Time of First Symptom?
Is it possible for esophageal cancer to still be local – not having spread – by the time a person begins feeling the first symptom? […]
Stage 1 Esophageal Cancer 5 Year Survival Rate: Why So Low?
Stage 1 esophageal cancer has a poor five-year survival rate, while that for other cancers (e.g., breast, prostate, melanoma) have a high survival rate. […]
Overall 10 Year Survival Rate of Esophageal Cancer?
The overall 10-year survival rate of esophageal cancer is one of the bleakest of all cancers. […]
How Does Esophageal Cancer Eventually Kill a Person?
The 5-year survival rate for esophageal cancer is alarmingly low. It’s essentially a death sentence. Just HOW does esophageal cancer cause death? […]
Can an Esophageal Cancer Symptom Go Away for a Few Weeks?
If a symptom that’s suspicious for esophageal cancer has now been gone for a few weeks, does this mean you don’t have cancer after all? […]
How Likely a Stuck Food Feeling in Chest Is Esophageal Cancer?
Does food seem to feel stuck in your chest lately? Esophageal cancer causes food to get stuck or feel like it’s “sticking” in the esophagus. […]
Child Is Almost As Fat As the Patient on “My 600 Pound Life”
Every so often, the teen or adult child of a patient on “My 600 Pound Life” is nearly as big as the parent. […]
Why Is Colonoscopy Interval Shorter for Benign Hyperplastic Polyp?
Is it your understanding that when a single benign hyperplastic polyp is found, that your next colonoscopy should be sooner than 10 years, perhaps “seven to 10”? […]
How to Improve Your Posture when Jogging
Bad posture when jogging can lead to back discomfort. Here’s how to improve your posture while enjoying your jogging sessions. […]
Have a Weak Core? Try the Plank Exercise
If you seem to have a weak core (low back and abdominal area), you’ll want to try the plank exercise. […]
Why You Can’t Get Thin from Long Running Like Marathoners
There’s a reason why marathon runners are so thin but you’re not despite tons of long running sessions. […]
Bones Feel Weak? How to Build Bone Strength
Do you feel as though your bones are weak? It’s never too late to build more strength in your bones. Bone health is often overlooked, but it’s very important. […]
Esophageal Cancer Misdiagnosed As Anxiety in a Woman
Pain or trouble swallowing, food getting stuck in your throat or chest, can be esophageal cancer. […]
Clever Ways to Beat College Peer Pressure to Drink & Smoke
Are you in college and feel pressure to drink and smoke? Perhaps the pressure is your own stress, or maybe it’s new friends or just the general atmosphere. […]
