The Dangers of Smoking and Why You Need to Quit
In spite of government sponsored campaigns there are still a lot of people who smoke, either out of habit or just curious. Even worse is the fact that some individuals, especially young people, have no idea of the dangers of smoking and think it is “cool”. The truth is smoking poses serious and even fatal […]
BPH – Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia – Causes and Treatment
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy, is an enlargement of the prostate gland camera. This type of prostate enlargement is not cancerous, but as the prostate gets larger it will get in the way of the urethra and cause urination problems. Causes BPH occurs in 50% of men over […]
Most Common Types of Manic Depression
The symptoms of manic depression or bipolar disorder can vary from one patient to another, but it is important to note that it is not one single medical condition but consists of several subtypes that health experts call bipolar spectrum disorders: the most common are bipolar I, bipolar II and bipolar unspecified. Bipolar I […]
What are IUDs?
An IUD (intrauterine device) is a birth control device shaped like the letter T, and contains hormones or encased in copper. Once it is inserted in your uterus, a string is fastened to its end so it hangs down from the cervix into your vagina. By feeling the string you can determine if the device […]
Modern Ways of Dealing with Depression
Depression can affect anyone, and research shows that young adults and teenagers are particularly susceptible to it, but now new studies are emerging showing medical treatment as well as exercise can help ease the pain the condition brings. Medical treatment for depression is not surprising, but the idea that exercise can help is. How Exercise […]