The spinal cord contains various nerves and other tissues that connect the brain down to the buttocks. Having said, the spinal cord is responsible for sending messages to the brain which is also transferred to all parts of the body. Once the spinal cord is injured, a lot of impulses...
We never run out of eye drops in our house. My husband has a sort of dependence on eye drops up to the point that he seems irritated and unfocused at work if he has not used it to address his dry eyes. Aside from questioning its safety, I think...
You might have heard of the term nitric oxide before but really do not know what it is. It is actually an important molecule in our body that does a lot of good things. So why is nitric oxide so important? Here are some facts about this amazing molecule. Nitric...
Working hard is indeed a very responsible way to show to your family that you love them. It is also important so that the company you work for will reciprocate by trusting you to do a great job in their daily operations. Feeling physically bad is typical in work like...
One of the most commonly served foods for breakfast, eggs which contain around 78 calories are good vitamins and protein sources. According to nutritionists, we can get six grams of protein for each large egg. Aside from protein, vitamin D and choline are among the other nutrients that we can...
Carotid Artery Surgery, sometimes called carotid endarterectomy (CEA), is a surgery conducted to remove carotid blockages and restore and normalize the flow of blood. It decreases the chances of stroke. The carotid arteries which are located on both sides of the neck, transport oxygen rich blood to the brain. If...
Food poisoning is a foodborne illness caused by eating contaminated food. Contaminated foods are caused by organisms that include bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins, and so on and so forth. Organisms that can cause infection can contaminate food from any point, from anywhere and even from human contact. They can contaminate...
As people age, we will experience a lot of changes in our body. It may affect any part, any organ, or any system of the body. With old age, it is a given that our body systems will deteriorate. The most common disease people may get from old age are...
Hiatal hernia is quite common. In fact, an estimate of 40 percent of people in the US alone has some form of this hiatal hernia. However, not all need hiatal hernia surgery because symptoms range in severity among cases. Below are more details about this condition and when you should...
Often times, we tend to complain about the pain we are feeling at the end of the day. This could be because of a long day at work or school. It could also be because of strenuous activity or exercise. As a result, we would then end up lying down...