Although the practice has gained immense popularity, and the word has recently been added to the dictionary, selfies are really nothing new. It is reported that the first self photograph, or selfie was shot as early as 1839. Their rise in popularity has been credited to the addition of cameras on cellular phones, as well as an increase in places in which to post the final pictures. While posting selfies can be fun, there is a host of side effects that these multiple pictures can create.…
Are most women good candidates for LASIK surgery? The short answer to that question is “of course!”, but the long answer is a little more complicated. Women who are thinking about LASIK surgery need to take a few more circumstances into consideration. What things do women need to consider before deciding to move forward with LASIK surgery, and why do they impact women but not men? The answers to those questions may surprise you.…
After having several episodes of fainting or chest pain, your cardiologist may suspect that you have an arrhythmia. Unfortunately, it may only show itself while you are doing certain activities at work or home. Because of this, you will have to wear a 30 day event monitor to capture it. To make living with it easier, use some or all of the tips below.
Take Care Of Your Skin
The adhesive on the electrode pads could irritate and wear down your skin, especially after several weeks of constantly having them on.…
If you are suffering from what you think to be a life threatening emergency, you need to go straight to the Emergency Room, or call 911. Once you arrive, you may find that your condition is not as life threatening as you think. Once you have been checked in, it can often take hours before you are even seen by a triage nurse. Once you are seen in triage, you are often sent back to the lobby to wait for several more hours before you will be able to see a doctor.…
For most people, the slew of side effects mentioned in medication commercials is enough to sway them away from popping pills to handle pain. If you are looking for an effective, natural way to cope with pain, consider trying these proven techniques.
1: Exercise
If you have ever heard your kid’s soccer coach tell him to “walk it off,” then you are probably familiar with people using exercise to cure pain relief.…
When we take common, everyday medications, the thought that our lives may be in jeopardy rarely crosses our minds. While all medications have side effects, certain medications, both over-the-counter and prescription, have the potential to cause life-threatening adverse reactions. Here are three medications that may endanger your life, even at dosages recommended by your doctor:
Aspirin
Aspirin has been used for over a century to relieve pain and fever, however, it is not as innocuous as most people think.…
Although laparoscopic spinal surgery is less invasive than “open” surgery, you’ll still need to fulfill some preoperative necessities before undergoing your procedure. The physician at the orthopedic spine center will discus your preoperative requirements during your consultation appointment, and will give you an instruction sheet to refer back to in case you have questions. Here are four requirements that you’ll need to fulfill prior to having minimally invasive spinal surgery.…
How do would-be doctors practice difficult procedures? The answer is medical simulation. The same technology that allows pilots to master the controls of various aircraft can work to train a surgeon to remove a kidney stone or teach a first year medical student gross anatomy. EIGER lab, and the like, with advances in technology, and specifically the use of rapid prototyping and 3D printers, are improving the training process for healthcare professionals by providing more realistic and accurate models.…
A few fleeting days of the year, your skin is dewy, youthful and the envy of all your girlfriends. However, the majority of days your skin is an uncooperative, problematic nightmare that you want to hide under layers of makeup and clothing. Unbeknownst to you, many of the most common skin issues – from acne and dry patches to under eye circles – are preventable, and often caused by your health and lifestyle choices.…
If you have a job that requires a lot of heavy lifting, chances are you frequently suffer from axial back pain. Unlike other types of back pain, axial back pain is confined to only the lower area of the back. It is commonly characterized as dull to sharp pain that is either intermittent or constant.
While cooling ointments and prescription pain killers can help ease the pain, they also contain many harmful chemicals that can cause horrible side effects and that can be hazardous to your health.…
