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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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" 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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 -- 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
A vet provides easy way to figure out how much your cat should urinate every day. “The normal water intake for an adult cat is 45 ml (about 1-1/2 oz) per kg (2.2 lbs.) of [...]
Here’s what a DVM says about vets holding cats when the owners can’t pay the bill. “It is legal to hold the animal in some states, not legal in most others,” begins Jean Hofve, DVM, [...]
A doctor explains why a urinary tract infection mimics Alzheimer’s dementia in elderly people. As odd as it is, it’s true: A urinary tract infection (UTI), also known as a bladder infection, will often produce [...]
ALS begins locally and then spreads throughout the body. Researchers from the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute have made a discovery. And that is how ALS spreads throughout the body, [...]
Ever wonder exactly what IS going on inside the lower part of your stomach that causes the "butterfly" or fluttery feeling when you're feeling anxiety or fear? “A fluttering sensation in the lower abdomen is [...]
Here is what a medical doctor says about anxiety causing both chest and left arm pain. Dr. David D. Clarke, MD, is president of the Psychophysiologic Disorders Association which aims to educate people that so [...]
You can have diarrhea every day from stress, says a GI doctor. “Diarrhea results from a normal amount of feces mixed with a greater than normal amount of water,” begins David D. Clarke, MD, President, [...]
A doctor explains just HOW mental stress and anxiety create a migraine headache. David D. Clarke, MD, is president of the Psychophysiologic Disorders Association. Physical ailments from mental stress are a real phenomenon and can [...]
Here’s your answer to whether or not stress can change the color of your stools... ...an explanation from David D. Clarke, MD, President, Psychophysiologic Disorders Association, Clinical Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology Emeritus, Oregon Health & Science [...]
How anxiety causes you to urinate more is explained by a urologist. It’s no secret that there’s something about anxiety that causes more trips to the toilet to take a leak. But what’s really going [...]
Here is what a urologist has to say about the cause of tiny black dots or specks in your semen. “This is not an uncommon complaint, but in general, there is no good answer,” begins [...]
Here is what a urologist has to say about sudden-onset, foul-smelling urine. “The most common cause of sudden onset, foul-smelling urine is food related,” says Kenneth Peters, MD, chief of urology for Beaumont Hospital, Royal [...]
Yes, a urologist says that cancer can cause burning urination, but there are many non-malignant reasons why urinating can be painful. “Urine is toxic, so the bladder and urethra must protect themselves,” begins Kenneth Peters, [...]
Back pain can actually be caused by prostate cancer, and by the time this happens, the cancer has spread -- it is at an advanced stage. “In general, prostate cancer causes no symptoms,” begins Kenneth [...]
Explanation for how a heart attack can happen with or without a blockage: Why blockages of only 30-50% are a higher risk for a catastrophic cardiac event than severely blocked arteries are. It’s hard to [...]
So if exercise lowers resting heart rate, why do some sedentary “lazy” people have very slow heart rates? Yes, this is very possible: A totally out of shape person who gets zero structured exercise could [...]
“There are many thoughts as to why one can experience palpitations after a meal,” begins Alvaro Waissbluth, MD, an Ohio-based heart surgeon board certified in interventional cardiology and cardiovascular diseases, and founder of Eat Tank, [...]
Here’s what a cardiologist/heart surgeon has to say about how much olive oil is too much in a day. After discovering a super easy way to get more olive oil in my daily diet without [...]
If your resting heart rate is 100 to 105, you’d better read this article to find out what the bad news is. The straight question is: Can a resting heart rate of 100 to 105 [...]
Yes, palpitations CAN occur as a result of a bowel movement, and a cardiologist explains why pooping can make you feel as though your heart skipped a beat. “Anything that causes pain or anxiety can [...]
A cardiologist addresses whether a pulled chest muscle has different features than a heart problem or angina and vice versa. A pulled or strained chest muscle is no picnic to have. It can hurt. And [...]
