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Hiccups are involuntary and sudden spasms of the diaphragm. The breath is interrupted by total closure of the glottis, blocking intake of air and causing a 'hic' sound. Hiccups usually resolve within a few minutes without any treatment.

Finding a doctor who knows how to treat migraines is the single most helpful thing any migraine sufferer can do to get recurrent migraine pain under control. We also have eight other suggestions for making medical treatment of migraines work better.

Dizziness is a common problem requiring medical care. The word 'dizziness' has different meanings such as lightheadedness, fainting, or a sensation of vertigo. Dizziness may occur due to poor blood supply to the brain, and vertigo can occur due to disturbances of the inner ear.

White blood cells or leukocytes are part of the immune system and help the body fight infection. High white blood cell count is leukocytosis. It may occur due to anemia, bone marrow tumors, infectious diseases, leukemia, tissue damage, or inflammatory conditions such as allergies.

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder commonly called ADHD is a neurobehavioral disorder diagnosed in childhood that can last into adulthood. Children can have trouble focusing, but children with ADHD often exhibit these behaviors well into adulthood.

We rely on our immune system to defend us from disease and illness, but stress, smoking, drinking, medication, obesity, what we eat and even depression can all take their toll on our immunity. Make sure you’re not falling into the trap of sabotaging your own immune system!

Most of us could benefit from making a few simple changes to our training routines. Just a few alterations can transfigure your training experience and produce greatly improved results. Try our 10 pointers to success!

Weightlifting - lifting weights, not the Olympic sport - is one of the best ways to get fit. It should be a part of everyone's training. However, there's a lot of disinformation out there about lifting weights. Here, we explode 10 weightlifting myths.

Every woman has at least one fear during pregnancy. It is very common, you hear all sorts of stories that can terrify you and from there your mind just snowballs. You're not alone, many women share the same fears. If they become to much, try joining an online support group.

Losing weight is a big step toward health for many people. But it's also a journey ripe with pitfalls. We explain how to cover the ground between here and there with a minimum of setbacks.