Are you experiencing premature ventricular contractions but recently underwent an echocardiogram that yielded normal results? "When PVCs occur in people with structurally normal hearts, they are usually considered benign,” explains cardiologist Dr. Pam Marcovitz, MD, [...]
"When many, many PVCs occur, up to several thousand in 24 hours, the lack of synchronized heartbeat can cause a temporary reduction in the heart’s pumping function,” explains cardiologist Dr. Pam Marcovitz, MD, an internal [...]
Can the stress of your life actually cause spontaneous PVCs during those periods when you’re in a more relaxed mood? “PVCs may be caused by overall life stress, but are rarely caused by having a [...]
Are you convinced that your premature ventricular contractions are causing you chest pain? You may want to rethink this idea. “PVCs or premature ventricular contractions are ‘extra’ heartbeats coming from the bottom chambers of the [...]
When you have PVCs, does your heart literally skip a beat, or does it only seem this way? That “skipped” beat has been known to frighten many people, making them think that a heart attack [...]
If colon cancer is causing your stools to be pencil thin, this doesn’t mean that the stools cannot return to normal. So if you’ve been noticing pencil thin stools and fearing colon cancer, do NOT [...]
For critics who think long femurs don’t matter in the back squat, play around with this virtual squat application and find out the truth! Whether you want to believe it or not, femur length relative [...]
Maybe it’s not your long femurs, but your short shins that make squatting troublesome. There’s a lot of stuff out there about femur to torso ratio when discussing the back squat. The “bad levers” of [...]
There is no medical reason why an overweight person cannot or should not do high intensity interval training (HIIT). However, the modality of the exercise would certainly come into play for an extra heavy body. [...]
Is Glucerna really healthy for people with diabetes, since these products are so highly processed? Glucerna’s ingredients list is quite lengthy. The Glucerna trademarked slogan is “Smart nutrition for people with diabetes.” Perhaps you’ve seen [...]
After you read this, you’ll be convinced that sometimes, childless people are heavily qualified to dole out parenting advice! But first, are you one who believes that people who’ve never had children are out of [...]
There are reasons why you SHOULD try to be popular with your kids, including teens! How many times have we all heard, “Parenting is not a popularity contest”? What this refers to is the observation [...]
Not all doctors are on board with the studies that clearly show dense breasts are a significant risk factor for breast cancer. If your doctor isn't convinced, here's material you can present to your doctor. [...]
If you’re fed up with morning back pain, a chiropractor explains the causes and how to treat this problem. “When low back pain predominantly begins in the morning, the source is often from arthritic facet [...]
Find out from a chiropractor, not a layperson or “fitness expert,” why your back cracks during sit-ups and what to do about this annoying and to some people, unnerving response to the exercise. A personal [...]
So you’ve discovered a “new” mole that has appeared overnight; however, things aren’t always as they seem. “There really isn't such a thing,” says Gary Goldenberg, MD, of Goldenberg Dermatology, and assistant professor of dermatology and pathology [...]
A new appearing dark spot on your lip can be melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, says a dermatologist. But a new appearing dark spot on the lip can have benign causes. The [...]
The good news is that cancer does not cause little itchy white bumps on the palms. The not-so-great news is that it may not be easy to find out what's causing this very annoying symptom. [...]
Classic Statements that Parents Make that Are Code for “I can’t control my kids!” Parents who can’t or won’t control their children almost always hide behind age-old statements in an effort to get off the [...]
Ever notice how adults always laugh AT young children whenever the little kids are answering a question or explaining something? Have you ever noticed that on any kind of talk show in which a child [...]
Red spots on the inner thighs are annoying, whether you're at the beach in a bikini or even at home lounging around by yourself. There are four causes of red spots on the inner thighs [...]
A dermatologist gives five possible causes of itchy red bumps all over your body... Dr. Janet Prystowsky, board certified dermatologist in New York, NY, with 30+ years’ experience, describes five possible causes, in no particular [...]
If that black spot on your lower lip is scaring you, a dermatologist explains four possible causes including cancer. Keep in mind that what appears to be black may actually be a deep dark purple, [...]
Find out by a doctor why your legs are ALWAYS itching and driving you mad. Having itchy legs can drive you up a wall, especially if you're at a desk and need to get work [...]
Warning Review: Twinlab’s Omega-3 Cardio Krill Oil has a really bad fishy smell! The fishy odor of Twinlab’s Omega-3 Cardio Krill Oil is REALLY BAD. I advise against buying this product because the capsules reek [...]
Here’s a neurologist’s explanation for what causes numb toes when you use the elliptical machine. What a nuisance: One or more toes go numb whenever you pedal on the elliptical machine at the gym. The [...]
Here is why you have to STOP, once and for all, inspecting your tongue for bulbar-onset ALS. This destructive obsession has got to go. Do you realize how rare bulbar-onset ALS actually is? It’s about [...]
A neurologist says that ALS twitching CAN come BEFORE muscle weakness. There is information on the Web stating that in ALS, muscle weakness comes before twitching (fasciculations). To know that muscle weakness begins appearing prior [...]
The only difference between school bullying and sibling rivalry may be their names. Parents sometimes toss out that term, “rivalry,” to soften their perception of a truly bullying situation. “Sibling rivalry and bullying at school [...]
Does your child balk at taking martial arts classes? Here are sure-fire ways to get him or her to look forward to every lesson and eagerly want to learn more and more. If your child [...]
Here’s how to respond if your child asks an “embarrassing” question in public to a disabled person. If your child has embarrassed you with questions to disabled people, or reactions to disabled people in public, [...]
Have you ever been sitting out during sports play and then tried to stand and couldn’t due to “dead” legs? This isn’t about your legs “falling asleep” due to a nerve being compressed from sitting [...]
How long should DVT prophylaxis (prevention) be following hip replacement surgery to repair a fracture? Unfortunately, there does not exist a be-all, end-all answer to this question. Joint replacement surgeons don’t even agree on [...]
How much daytime sleeping is too much for the elderly hip replacement patient who just returned home? Restorative sleep is a wonderful thing, and sleep deprivation is linked to a myriad of health ailments. [...]
About one-third of hip fracture replacement patients regain pre-surgical independence. What is different about this group when compared to the two-thirds who fail to get back their independence? This isn’t a comparison of total [...]
Here is my ONE-STAR review of Powerback Rehab in Lakewood, CO for hip replacement therapy. Do not let your loved-one go to this place of low quality rehabilitation. Several years ago both my parents stayed [...]
Don’t even THINK about picking or scraping off that ugly or odd-looking mole that might be melanoma. “You should not try to rub off a growth that you suspect could be a melanoma,” says Dr. Janet [...]
What does a doctor have to say about how much caffeinated coffee is safe on a daily basis? “According to multiple studies, for people in generally good health, up to about 200 mg of caffeine [...]
This article is about rubbing off a melanoma, not scraping, picking or cutting. Ever wonder if melanoma can be literally rubbed off? For instance, with a fingertip, rag or piece of clothing? “It is not [...]
That occasional tender spot on your head can have different causes other than trauma or injury. “It’s happened to most of us,” begins Marc I. Leavey, MD, a primary care physician with 40-plus years of [...]
