Chin Muscle Twitching: Harmless or Disease?
Has your chin been twitching lately, making you scared that you might have a neurological disease? Before I go any further with this, I want to make sure you understand that this article is about [...]
Can Obesity Itself Cause a Bleeding Belly Button?
There IS a link between a bleeding belly button and being obese. The situation needs prompt treatment by a doctor. “Obesity itself does not cause a bleeding belly button, but it may contribute,” says Kathryn [...]
Can Appendicitis Come and Go or What? Doctor Explains
Can on-again, off-again severe pain in your stomach be appendicitis? “There is controversy about this even in the medical community,” says Kathryn Boling, MD, a board certified family medicine practitioner with Mercy Medical Center in [...]
At What Age Do Ankles Start Swelling?
Is ankle swelling more a function of how old you are than your health? I posed this question to Kathryn Boling, MD, a board certified family medicine practitioner with Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. [...]
WHY Kids Are Scared of the Dentist; Solutions for Parents
Knowing why children are afraid of the dentist will really help you correct this problem. “In my opinion, I believe that kids are very much influenced by their parents,” says Cyndi Blalock, DDS, owner of [...]
Can Wisdom Teeth Removal Cause Nerve Damage?
A dentist says that nerve damage can be caused by the removal of wisdom teeth. Here is what Cyndi Blalock, DDS, explains: “Yes, it can, if the patient is built with a inferior alveolar nerve [...]
Brushing Teeth: Cold vs. Warm Water
How often do you brush your teeth and wonder if it really makes a difference whether the water is cold or warm, as far as the ability to clean your teeth? Of course, cold water [...]
Benign Differential Diagnosis for a Winged Scapula
You may have what looks like a winged scapula, but it may be something else that’s benign. In my case, the diagnosis was “functional weakness of the parascapular muscles.” The name is odd in that [...]
Scariest Top 4 Benign Medical Symptoms
Sometimes the most frightening body symptoms are actually very benign conditions. So what are the four scariest medical symptoms that are benign or usually benign? TWITCHING MUSCLES. Another name for twitching muscles is fasciculations. Benign [...]
Can Bodybuilding Ever Be Unhealthy?
No matter how big your muscles get, you will not become unhealthy as a result. If you actually think huge muscles are unhealthy, then ask yourself why, when you're at the busy medical clinic for [...]
What Makes You Poop Right Before Doctor Appointments?
Ever notice that minutes before a doctor’s appointment, you feel a bowel movement coming, regardless of time of day? I’ve noticed this. Whether the doctor appointment is in the morning, around noon or later in [...]
Why Older Women Shouldn’t Use Walking Sticks when Fitness Walking
The use of walking sticks, including among older women, seems like more of a fad or gimmick than an orthopedic necessity. As a former personal trainer, I’m opposed to the use of walking sticks (hiking [...]
Double Kettlebell Swings for the Shoulders for Men and Women
It's time to make room for the double for unique benefits for both men and women of any size and fitness level. For a warmup, cool-down or a full-out working routine, you should consider doing [...]
Weight Training for Plus Size Women Over 50
Training with weights will provide remarkable results for women over 50 who are plus sized. Overweight women 50+ can just as easily pick up a dumbbell or barbell as thinner women in this age group. [...]
Fight Aging: Build Your Thigh Muscles
Building thigh muscles will dramatically fight aging. There is an inverse relationship between muscle mass and aging, in that the more muscle mass you have, the slower you will age. The more muscle in your [...]
Why You Need More than Mints to Have Fresh Breath for Valentine’s Day
4 Tips Straight from the Dentist’s Mouth The most important part of planning the perfect Valentine’s Day date is planning on having fresh breath. This make-it-or-break-it step cannot be crammed in at the last minute, [...]
Avoiding an ER Visit Due to CT Scan Radiation Fear?
Research shows that radiation from CT scans isn’t as bad as once thought. You should not hesitate to visit the ER because you think a CT scan will be ordered. What may be particularly concerning [...]
Faintness Post-Exercise: Causes, Solutions by Doctor
The feeling or sensation of being just about to pass out during your workout can come in the form of dizziness or lightheadedness. "Dizziness and/or feeling lightheaded during exercise can be related to several issues," [...]
Feel Dizzy After Exercise? Doctor Gives Causes and Solutions
A doctor gives an explanation for feeling dizzy after exercise and how to manage this problem. I've had personal training clients complain of dizziness during exercise. These were people who weren't, let's say, in the [...]
Are You Stronger than Your Husband in the Weight Room?
For women who feel awkward because they’re stronger than their husbands, I’ve decided to write this article. I was inspired by a thread on a fitness site. I could not believe how many women (who’ve [...]
How to Keep Steamed Broccoli, Carrots Hot While Eating Them
Here is a very simple way to keep steamed broccoli, carrots, etc., hot WHILE you eat them. And I mean very hot -- so that you're never stiffed with vegetables that have become unpleasant due [...]
Can Deadlifts & Farmer’s Walk Cause Height Loss?
A spine specialist weighs in on whether or not deadlifts and farmer walks can make you shorter. It seems logical: You have 315 pounds pulling down on you. Therefore, over time, this will cause the [...]
Can’t Stop Anxiety over Your Moles?
If you suffer from mole anxiety and fear of melanoma, you need to read this helpful information for the "molechondriac." Do you find yourself constantly checking your moles for changes? Imagining changes? Worrying incessantly about [...]
Why You Should Worry About a Rapid Heart Rate Overnight
A rapid heart rate in the middle of the night is something you SHOULD be worried about, rather than trying to ignore it and brush it off as just anxiety or your imagination. Your heart [...]
A Good Type of Exercise for Prostate Cancer Patients
A study recommends a particular exercise for men with prostate cancer undergoing radiation treatment. Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, recommend yoga. Men, especially those who are undergoing radiation treatment for [...]
Do Your Twitching Muscles Scare You to Death?
Muscle twitching may not be a big deal to you, but for many men and women, it causes tremendous anxiety and stress. Just one muscle twitch can set off a fear of dying if the [...]
“Bad Levers” Really CAN Make Squats Difficult; This Is No Myth
"Bad levers" are a freakin' curse for the back squat and deadlift, whether you want to believe this or not. I used to be a personal trainer for a health club. But even long before that, [...]
Lose 100 Pounds with a Treadmill: No Jogging
Here are instructions on how to lose 100 pounds using a treadmill without running. One reason you have not lost weight despite spending a lot of time on a treadmill is because you’ve been holding [...]
Can Thirst REALLY Be Mistaken for Hunger?
After reading this you’ll never again be convinced that thirst can be mistaken for hunger. What a crock! That thirst can be mistaken for hunger is absolutely one of the most ridiculous myths out there. When [...]
How a Young, Fit Person Has a Heart Attack
Here is a careful explanation of how a young, fit athlete could drop from a heart attack. Assume the athlete is not on any drugs or medications, and does not have a congenital heart defect. [...]
Oranges in the Nutribullet: Must You Add Water?
Here is why you do NOT need to add water when you grind oranges in the Nutribullet. If you peel oranges (seedless) and load them in sections into your Nutribullet, you will not have to [...]
Lifting Heavy Weights with High Blood Pressure for Mass Building
High blood pressure doesn’t mean that you can’t lift weights for building mass. I cite a fascinating study out of McMaster University. This study showed that lifting lighter weights to muscle failure is sufficient to [...]
Can Lumbar Scoliosis Be Corrected Without Surgery?
Do you really need surgery to correct lumbar scoliosis? Could there be a conservative way to deal with this problem? “Research is inconclusive on whether nonsurgical care truly corrects [lumbar] scoliosis by reducing the curvature [...]
URINE: Cancer Fear over Colors, Odor, Burning
Here’s complete information about urine colors, smell, burning when you “go” and other excrement-related issues for cancer-phobes. If you can’t get through the day without urinating into a plastic cup to inspect your excrement, even [...]
Will Vet Treat Injured Cat if Owner Cannot Pay Bill?
If you’re reluctant to bring an injured cat in for emergency treatment because you can’t pay the bill, here’s encouraging information from a veterinarian. It’s one thing when a cat gets sick (ongoing diarrhea, starts [...]
Kitten’s Swollen, Irritated Anus: Causes & Solutions
A vet explains why your kitten’s anus is swollen and irritated: MANY possible causes. This could be due to quite a few possible causes that then indirectly lead to anal irritation and swelling. The most [...]
Will Yogurt Make Your Cat Sick?
Will yogurt make your cat sick? Will yogurt -- considered healthy for people -- cause your cat to vomit? Many people will give their cat milk without a second thought, and milk is a dairy [...]
Cat Licking Off Fur: 10 Causes Named by Vet
Here’s what a veterinarian, not layperson in a forum, says about what might be causing your cat to lick off its fur. Does your cat frequently lick off its fur, sometimes even in patches? I asked [...]
Cat Drags Butt on Floor after Pooping: Causes & Solutions
A veterinarian explains the many causes, and solutions behind why a cat drags its butt on the floor after pooping. It’s not uncommon for a cat to drag its butt across a floor after having [...]
Is Cancer Why Your Cat’s Vomit Is White & Foamy?
A veterinarian reveals if cancer could cause a cat’s vomit to be white and foaming. If your cat has been retching a foamy white substance lately, perhaps you’ve wondered if this could mean cancer. But [...]