MUST You Have General Anesthesia for Herniated Disc Surgery?
Are you facing surgery for a herniated disc and are fearful of general anesthesia? Can this procedure be done under regional or even local? […]
Physical Therapy for Disc Herniation Causing Pain? Solutions
Physical therapy for a herniated disc can hurt like mad, so here is what you should do if you dread the PT. […]
People at Gyms Wiping Down Barbells but not the Plates?
Have you noticed that when someone wipes down a barbell they just used, they never wipe down the plates? […]
Can Sore Neck Muscles Cause a Bad Headache?
Are you hoping that your unexplained headaches are caused by sore neck muscles rather than something more serious like a pinched nerve or brain tumor? Headaches can be caused by a vast number of conditions [...]
How Martial Arts Tournaments Can Help Kids Face Bullies
Here's how martial arts tournaments can help your child stand up to bullies and also prevent being targeted by bullies. As with any type of school, parents should do their homework to find the most [...]
My Friend’s Newborn Has Down Syndrome: What Do I Say?
What do you say when your friend just had a baby with Down syndrome? Do you congratulate her? IS there a clever response? […]
Can Imagining Stressful Events Before They Happen Toughen You?
Can imagining how you’d handle stressful situations, even emergencies, actually make you better at facing them in real life should they ever happen? […]
Why Must ONE Person Cut Everyone’s Cake at a Social Event?
Does it bug you when one woman takes it upon herself to cut everyone’s piece of cake at a social event? And the more pieces she cuts, the more her fingers get into the cake. [...]
Why Do Men Often Say “See What I’m Saying?” when Talking?
Just how many people are super annoyed at hearing men repeatedly insert “See what I’m saying” or “Know what I mean” when speaking? Just why do they do this? […]
Ear, Neck, Head Pain that Your Doctor Can’t Figure Out?
Do you suffer from ear, neck or head pain that many doctors can’t seem to diagnose? There’s a sly condition often missed by doctors that just might be causing your suffering. […]
Tingling, Numbness and Pain in Both Hands Isn’t Always CTS
Pain, numbness and tingling in both hands can easily be misdiagnosed as carpal tunnel syndrome. Another, much less known condition can mimic CTS. ***** Sometime in early September 2018, I started feeling pains of tingling [...]
Should the Huge Birthmark on My Child Be Removed?
Does that big mole on your child have you worried and wondering if it should be surgically removed to prevent cancer? […]
Are You Feeling Sick and Tired Lately? Muscle Cramps Too?
Have you been feeling tired and sick with muscle cramps, just not feeling right, but your doctor can't figure out what's wrong? Have you had all sorts of tests but they keep coming up normal? [...]
Lump Behind the Ear in Someone with Down Syndrome: Causes
Parents of those with Down syndrome may be very concerned upon discovering a lump behind the ear of their child (or adult with this genetic condition). “I have not specifically heard about an isolated lump [...]
Wearing a Mask During Intense or Heavy Deadlifts: Guidelines
You don’t know what it’s like to wear a mask while working out until you do a 5 x 5 RM deadlift. It’s not pretty, but it's doable. Here are guidelines. I had to try [...]
When Joint Replacement Surgery Causes a Pulmonary Embolism
What happens when a pulmonary embolism forms after joint replacement surgery? A piece of a deep vein thrombosis, postop, can break off, travel to the lungs and suffocate the patient. Joint replacement surgery is a [...]
Do These 5 Things to Add a Decade to Your Life
Doing these five things may very well add an entire decade to your lifespan. Not doing them can take 10 years OFF your life. Which will it be? […]
How Can Elderly People Living Alone Know They Have a UTI?
UTI symptoms in the elderly may only be cognitive, rendering them incapable of knowing they have an infection that can spread to the kidneys and be fatal. […]
Interstitial Cystitis: Why Isn’t Bladder Removal More Common?
Being that interstitial cystitis can be unbearable and crippling, why isn’t bladder removal more common? This disease has rendered many patients disabled and unable to work. […]
Should You Worry About Trace Ketones in a Urine Sample?
Have you read that elevated ketones in a urine sample might mean diabetes or prediabetes? But what about “Trace” ketones in your urinalysis? […]
How Can Trace Amount of Bacteria Cause UTI Symptoms?
Were you diagnosed with a UTI but the urinalysis shows only a “Trace” amount of bacteria? […]
Can UTI Get Worse While Taking Antibiotic Before It Goes Away?
What does it mean if your UTI symptoms are getting worse even though you’ve already taken four or six antibiotic pills? […]
10 Ways to Add Intensity to Big Ball Crunches
Crunches on a big ball will help strengthen your abs, but for more tone you need to add intensity. […]
Does Dieting for Weight Loss Mean You Have Fat Phobia?
Is a woman “fat phobic” if she diets to lose weight or makes an effort to avoid junk food? […]
Strength Training Guidelines for Smokers or Former Smokers
If you’re a smoker or former smoker who’s thinking about taking up strength training, NOW is a great time to start. Here are guidelines. […]
Can Coronary Heart Disease Prevent Vigorous Exercise?
Do you have blockages in your coronary arteries and are wondering if you shouldn’t do any vigorous activity? […]
Workout Motivation when the Personal Training Sessions End
Are you plus size and struggling to keep working out, now that your personal training sessions have ended? Have you been avoiding the gym? Here's how to get back into the workout groove! It’s nowhere [...]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
Can TMJ Disorder Cause Fluid Buildup Behind the Ears?
Do you have a nagging sensation of fluid buildup in one or both ears or behind them? The sensation of fluid buildup in the ear or behind it can be uncomfortable and sometimes alarming. It [...]
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? […]
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? […]
How Fit Can You Get from Living Room Dance Parties?
Those living room dance parties may be fun, but are they really enough for aerobic and heart fitness? If you love to dance, there are ways to make this count towards a good level of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
What Caregivers of Older Adults with Diabetes Should Know
Here are five things that caregivers of older adults with diabetes absolutely should know. […]
