High blood pressure, or hypertension, is called the “silent killer” because-in most cases-there are no clear warning signs, even as the condition damages your health.
Hearing loss is second only to arthritis as the most common complaint of older adults. About 24 million people age 65 or older have some degree of hearing loss. This can be frustrating — both for the person with the hearing problem and the person he or she wants to communicate with. If you, or [...]
Another respondent feels that all types of memberships, contract and month-to-month, should be charged for unused months: “…the decision on whether to charge or not should be clearly set out in a center’s policy and procedures, a copy of which should be provided to the member at the time of joining. Since our industry typically [...]
Penis curvature — It’s normal for a penis to have a slight curvature when erect. If your penis is very curved when erect, a urologist (a specialist in genital and urinary health) can tell you if there is a medical problem or not, and if it can be corrected.
If you’re like most boys, you have questions and concerns about your private parts but you may not know where to turn for answers. Get the information you need on genital health issues for teen-age boys.
The explanations for why members should pay for unused months ranges from easier accounting to a motivation for exercise. One respondent states, “Who needs help getting let off the hook to not have to work out on a regular basis? At least the guilt of wasting money might help as a motivator. Whatever works!”
Approximately 30 percent of the population have insomnia that lasts longer (chronic insomnia). If one’s insomnia lasts longer than a few weeks and is affecting his/her mood, relationships or ability to function at work, it is advisable to see a doctor.
Quality sleep serves many functions. It helps people stay emotionally balanced and most likely plays important roles in memory and learning. Sleep is also believed to be important for appropriate brain functioning and may be necessary for other organ systems to work well.
About a year and a half ago I started to become ill again, too ill. All the tests performed by specialists would only show that my internal organs were failing. I could no longer digest food, except very rarely. I could eat only one small meal daily, which usually consisted of a jar or two [...]
Then I started to mature. Puberty was really hard on me physically and emotionally. I developed asthma and wound up in the hospital on an almost monthly basis for a week each time. I all of a sudden became a bother to my family. My older brother used to beat me for wheezing. My step-father [...]