Well Being Articles

Strokes/Cerebral Vascular Accidents (CVA) are the third leading cause of deaths and the leading cause of major disabilities in the US. There are more than 700,000 new and recurrent strokes in the United States each year and 163,000 ends up in deaths.

Diabetes mellitus, is most often simply referred to as diabetes and the name is derived from the Ancient Greeks. The syndrome is due to a metabolic disorder and is usually a combination of both hereditary and environmental factors.

Six out of 10 people in the United States are in contact with cats or dogs. Thus pets, by way of their close daily contact with humans at home, may provoke allergies. These allergies are commonly developed to cats and dog.

Foods containing white flour and sugar are not allowed in low carb diet. Even most fruits such as watermelon, bananas, citrus fruits, pineapple are restricted, but some are allowed.

Low-carbohydrate diets or low-carb diets restrict carbohydrate consumption usually for weight control or for the treatment of obesity.

Sciatica is pain resulting from irritation of the sciatic nerve. Sciatica pain is typically felt from the low back to behind the thigh and radiating down below the knee.

Weight loss is one of the most talked about health issues, as losing weight can significantly improve health and lower the risk of heart disease and other serious conditions.

Job loss and unemployment can start a vicious cycle of depression, loss of personal control, decreased emotional function and a decline of physical health. And simply finding a new job might not be the cure.

The strength of immune system determines our ability to resist daily onslaughts by harmful organisms and protects us from the growth of abnormal cells.

How do you generally respond when someone you care about and is important in your life - your partner, a close friend, your employer, your parent, your child - says something derogatory about you or something you don't agree with?