The end of life is a topic we are all trying avoid. Children, teens and most young people believe themselves invincible. The prospect of life coming to the end is inconceivable to them. Adults feel similarly that is until […]
For people who suffer from a lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), one of the common symptoms is often chest tightness. This symptom is often associated with a pain in the chest which doesn’t go away and […]
There are essentially two different levels of care for supporting people who need addiction rehabs. These are residential treatment and outpatient rehab. Both of these systems are types of drug rehab or drug rehabilitation. There are a variety of […]
So, did you watch the last Oscars ceremony? Great fashions and moving speeches, right? Did you notice how many of the world-class stars thanked their parents, in some cases even parents who have already passed on? It is EVERYONE’S greatest […]
Thinking about your interests is the first step in enhancing your medical career. What is your inspiration? What is your passion? Once you have answered these questions, you should think about what your talents are. What areas or fields […]
If menopause was just the end of female fertility there’d be menopause parties allover the place and millions of happy and healthy women celebrating, but it isn’t. Menopause signals also the acceleration of aging, the time when a woman’s body […]
Making the decision to enter a rehab is not easy. Whether you are looking at rehab facilities for yourself or for a loved one, it can be hard to decide which treatment center will provide the best results. Because there […]
Bicycling is HOT! Some cycle for fun. Some use a bicycle as an alternate mode of transportation to reduce their contribution to global warming. Most Angelenos caught the fever of CicLAvia. Bicycle sales are going through the roof in Los […]
If you are an employer, one of your top concerns should be the health and safety of your workplace and its employees. While certain issues like an absence due to illness cannot be avoided, there are numerous measures that you […]
Running isn’t everybody’s cup of tea and that’s for a good reason. Running can be exhausting and has high impact on joints. Walking on the other hand has more health benefits than you may think and some of them are […]
Even though massage has a 5,000 years long history going back to ancient Egypt and China, we usually think of massage as a form of pampering. It certainly can be, but it is a lot more. According to the Mayo […]
The next instance you let loose, switch off and immerse yourself in deep relaxation, just remind yourself of what your body could be reaping from the meditation effect. Here are some of the scientifically proven benefits of deep relaxation. 1. […]
For the average person, it can be intimidating to create and interpret art, but science has proven that it isn’t necessary to have artistic talent in order to reap the many health benefits that are offered by art. Whether or […]