Obesity is considered the most common dietary crisis faced by a lot of Americans today. Both infants and children are not exempted from this grave health threat. This condition often happens when they are taking more calories than their small bodies can use. Like adults, this puts them in a very high risk of other health complications. Prevention and early detection is highly advised, since parents are mainly responsible for their child’s health. So what are the symptoms of child...

Three times as many women as men have migraines. More than 80% of people with migraines (called migraineurs ) have other members in the family who have them too. Interestingly however, only one out of four studies included in a recent review concluded that individually prescribed homeopathic remedies significantly reduces the frequency, severity, and duration of migraine symptoms. Some of these effective remedies are listed below. Migraine victims alone lose over 157 million workdays...

Embarrassed by acne scars? Are acne scars your biggest nightmare? Don’t worry. A lot of people have the same problem like you.

Fading acne scars is a process which needs time to produce satisfactory results. And no wonder. When we take a closer look at problem of scars we find out that it’s not a damage of epidermis but deeper in the layer of dermis. The younger are the changes the shorter the time needed for fading acne scars and smoothing your...

Though, priorities of people are continually changing, healthcare is being given the same utmost importance from the bygone centuries till now. Taking the above into the consideration, many are putting their efforts to get better healthcare for people, making the best use of the available technology. Regardless of the efforts, we are very much lagging behind in getting the better healthcare due to various reasons like the presence of inappropriate proportions between healthcare...

Computer vision syndrome is a very common problem detected among the people working on computers. Children working on computers at home or school as well as the working people related to computer are its targets. This happens due to prolonged computer usage which may stress you eyes and result in impaired vision.

The main reason for computer vision syndrome to be caused is the different reaction of the eyes and brain to the words on screen than those on paper. You'll notice that a...

Almost everyone has suffered from sore throat at one time or another. For many of us this unpleasant experience occurs more than once a year. This particular infection can be viral or bacterial, however, majority of the time it is a contagious viral infection. Some of the contagious viral infections include a cold, flu, and mononucleosis. Although the bacterial throat infections have to be cured with doctor prescribed medications, the viral infections can be treated by many...

Introduced over a decade ago, zero gravity recliners offer a unique resting experience. Like many of the conveniences and gadgetry we enjoy today, the idea for a zero gravity recliner is said to have originated as part of the space program. As part of the NASA biomechanical systems program, the zero gravity recliner has its roots in astronaut safety and comfort.

During the blastoff phase of any manned space flight, astronauts are exposed to tremendous gravitational forces. In...

All abdominal workouts are very popular as a part of fitness programmers. Many people join health clubs and gyms with a dream to get a trimmer waist line, but get frustrated and quit exercising before they see any results. The abdominal muscles are essential for maintaining good posture and core stability. Traditional abdominal exercises include crunches and curl-ups. In this article I will point out to you "Top Ten Abdominal Exercise Mistakes" that many people make in...

If your energy level is stretched to the breaking point and you feel just plain tired, it might be time to make some simple changes. No matter what your age, these easy but powerful tips for increasing your energy can really help.

Contrary to what you might think, regular exercise doesn't make you more tired; it actually keeps you energetic. That's because it raises serotonin and beta-endorphin levels, which boost energy and give you a feeling of well-being. Just a little...

While President Obama recently lifted the ban on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research imposed by President Bush eight years ago, some people continue to oppose this move and call it unethical. So, while the scientific community is thrilled by the news and says the research will lead to medical breakthroughs, some communities consider the research as a "slippery slope". But, what exactly are stem cells and why are they so important as to generate hot debates among...