Embarrassed to Finger Plug Your Ears to Loud Noise in Public?
You should never feel embarrassed to plug your ears with your fingers to protect them from loud noise in public, even if it’s kids screaming. […]
What Does “Hotspot” Mean in Benign Fasciculation Syndrome ?
The term “hotspot” comes up frequently when benign fasciculation syndrome is discussed. The word “hotspot” is not a medical term and, in fact, has arisen from laypeople discussing in online forums their experiences with twitching [...]
Should You Lose Weight Before Starting Yoga?
Though being overweight will make yoga more challenging, this doesn’t mean you must first lose weight before taking your first yoga class. Keep in mind that many yoga poses are done while seated on your [...]
Is It True that Most Women in Any Yoga Class Are Skinny?
Where on earth did this absurd idea originate that yoga classes are full of skinny women? I was inspired to cover this myth after reading an article about a plus-size yogi. In her article was [...]
Which Burns More Fat: Yoga, Walking or Water Aerobics ?
Ever wonder if yoga, water aerobics and walking can actually burn a lot of fat? Many people question the ability of yoga, water aerobics and walking to burn off a lot of fat. So let's [...]
Bump on Lower Lip of Cat: Causes and Solutions by Vet
A bump or nodule on the lower lip of a cat has many potential causes including cancer. The cat’s lower lip bump must be checked immediately to rule out a serious cause. It’s very important [...]
Should Older Dog Get Brain Cancer Screening with Yearly MRI?
A dog can’t tell you if it has horrible headaches, and cancer is common in older dogs, so doesn’t it make sense to get annual MRI’s to screen for brain tumors? […]
Most Promising ALS Cure Breakthrough So Far
The “most compelling” breakthrough for an ALS cure has halted the progression of this disease in mice, but when will human clinical trials start? […]
Why Don’t Eye Muscles Become Paralyzed in ALS?
People fear that eye twitching is the first sign of ALS, but oddly, the eye muscles never become paralyzed by ALS. Right to the very end, the paralyzed ALS patient who can’t even breathe on [...]
Are You More Likely to Survive Heart Attack if You Exercise?
Yes, those who exercise can still get a heart attack, but at least this means they’re less likely to die from a heart attack when compared to sedentary people. […]
Should Dogs Get an Annual MRI to Screen for a Brain Tumor ?
YES, your healthy dog should get annual MRI’s for brain tumor screening. An MRI isn’t as expensive as you think, especially if it can catch a brain tumor early. Cancer (which includes brain tumors) is the [...]
Sores Near End of Cat’s Tail: Causes and Solutions by Vet
There is more than one possible cause for persistent sores at the end of a cat’s tail. Certainly this is not something that a cat owner should ignore – not any more than you’d ignore [...]
Back Squat Alternative for Long Femurs: Zercher Version
Femurs that are longer than one’s torso are a disadvantage to performing the back squat. If your lower legs are disproportionately short for your upper legs, and especially if your femur length exceeds that of [...]
How to Do a Split Squat With a Barbell Across Your Back
Have you been thinking about doing a split squat with a barbell across your back? You’ve probably seen people doing the split squat with dumbbells. This exercise is as much a favorite among women as [...]
Why Do 5’10” Women Hate Their Height More than 6’2” Women ?
It’s strange but true: Women who hate their height the most aren’t the tallest women out there. They tend to be around 5-10. And actually, 5-10 is no longer all that tall for a woman. [...]
Should You Stop Babies from Putting Fingers in Their Mouth?
What would happen if every time you caught your baby with their fingers in their mouth, you removed their fingers with a firm “No”? You may be thinking, “Why not just let them have their [...]
Can You Have Acid Reflux Without Any Symptoms?
If acid reflux is going on in your body, would you necessarily have any symptoms or can this problem go on without causing even the slightest heartburn, burping or other little disturbance? […]
100 Big Thick Ponytails Plus Tips on Ponytail Care
100 images of big badass ponytails -- poofy, curly, wavy, silky -- ALL KINDS of ponytails + tips on mechanical prevention of hair loss. Many women desire a big thick ponytail and are envious of those [...]
Different Kinds of GERD Chest Pain Described by Doctor
The chest pain from GERD comes in a variety of flavors, and knowing the characteristics of the type of chest pain that acid reflux causes can help set your mind a bit more at ease [...]
Can Mucus in Toilet Bowl without Poops Be Caused by IBS?
Ever heard something plop in the toilet bowl but see only a glob of mucus but no poops? If you have IBS you may have previously seen a lot of mucus coming out with your [...]
Can IBS Cause a Headache?
There’s a reason why it only SEEMS that irritable bowel syndrome can actually cause a headache or a migraine. Certainly, there’s an association between IBS and headaches. […]
Does GERD Increase Hunger or Suppress Appetite?
You may believe that your GERD has made you hungrier than ever, while someone else swears that their acid reflux disease has decreased their appetite. Can both patients be right? […]
Can GERD or Acid Reflux Cause Neck & Shoulder Pain?
Neck and shoulder pain even when together can have quite a few causes, some life threatening. […]
Can GERD Cause Faint Feeling or Sensation of Passing Out ?
GERD can cause a lot of symptoms and if left untreated can raise the risk of esophageal cancer, and feeling faint or a feeling like you’re about to pass out is a symptom that many [...]
You See Entire Finger Move from Twitching: this Mean ALS ?
You can see your whole finger tremoring each time it twitches and are wondering if the jumping is more likely to mean ALS than if you didn’t see any movement. Have you ever felt a [...]
Why Do Some Doctors Ignore a Diagnosis of Prediabetes?
If your medical records say you have prediabetes, but your doctor has not spoken to you about this, then speak up to your doctor. I have witnessed the phenomenon of doctors not minding the existence [...]
How Women Can Tone Biceps with Standing Dumbbell Curls
Women can tone and give shape to their biceps (upper part of the front of the arm) with standing dumbbell curls. […]
Best All Dumbbell Exercise Routine for Women!
The following dumbbell-only workout is ideal for women who want to shape and sculpt their bodies and/or burn a LOT of fat. […]
Learn How Stiff Legged Deadlifts Help Back Pain
One of the most overlooked issues with back pain are tight hamstrings, but the stiff-leg deadlift could be your solution. The upper back, spine, glutes, hamstrings, and calf muscles all belong to the posterior chain. [...]
How to Lose Weight and Still Keep Your Round Butt
A shapely and round butt is highly desired, but it’s no secret that your body changes when you lose weight. […]
Blood Clot Risk in Smoking Women Using Birth Control Pills
Just how likely can birth control pills cause blood clots in smoking women? You keep hearing about the risk of blood clots in smoking women who use birth control. So here is more detailed information [...]
How to Lose the Last 10 Pounds of Stubborn Fat
Why isn’t that last 10 pounds of fat coming off, after you’ve already lost 20, 30 or even 50 or more pounds? There are things you can do to get rid of those last 10 [...]
Why Are Most Cancer Patients on the Standard American Diet?
Have you ever wondered why so many cancer patients eat fast food and other processed foods on a regular basis? Why are only drugs prescribed to treat cancer? […]
How to Stop Fast Food Cravings if You’re Pregnant and Diabetic
You’re pregnant and diabetic and are craving fast food like mad; you do NOT have to cave to your junk food cravings! There’s a way to kill these cravings before they put you in a [...]
Should Diabetics Exercise Before Bedtime?
A diabetic may think it’s beneficial to exercise right before going to bed, as this will lower blood sugar, and the idea is to prevent a blood sugar spike while asleep. […]
How Fast Should Senior Age People Walk Outdoors for Fitness?
If you’re a senior aged man or woman who wants to take up walking outside for fitness, you may want to know the guidelines for just how fast you should walk. […]
Can Loud “Yoga Music” Be Harmful to Your Hearing?
Loud “yoga music” during your yoga class is just as harmful to hearing as is loud pounding-type hip hop or rock music during a step aerobics class. […]
When Being Thin in Older Age Means Poor Health Not Fitness
Thin, especially in older age, doesn’t always mean good health & fitness. Of course, obesity in old age is a very serious problem, but “skinny muscle-less” is also a serious problem. […]
Is It Bad for Little Girls to Want Muscles that Can Be Flexed?
If your little girl has expressed an interest in “getting muscles,” what should you do? First off, what you should NEVER do is take this new interest to mean that your young daughter is heading [...]
Older People Holding the Treadmill when Walking: Bad for Spine
Where did older men and women get the idea that the proper way to use a treadmill is to hold onto the bar in front and then hunch over as they pseudo-walk? […]
