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By Sharon BellApr 18, 20081 topic

Diseases Linked To Bedwetting

An underlying illness like diabetes or a urinary tract infection may be the reason why your child wets the bed every night. This is true if other symptoms are present such as frequent or painful urination or a dribbling flow of urine. The same should be suspected if bedwetting suddenly occurs after many months of dryness.nn"All enuretic children five years of age or older should have a thorough physical examination before non-medical treatment begins. Even though medical fact

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 18, 20081 topic

Causes Of Bedwetting

Does your child always wet the bed every night? Is there any way to prevent this from happening? nnNocturnal enuresis is the medical term for bed-wetting. This is common in young children who have yet to gain control of their bladder. nnMost bedwetters are boys and the condition may even persist into adulthood. Parents often become concerned about bedwetting when they believe that their son or daughter is "old" enough to control the problem. But the fact is, there is no conse

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 18, 20081 topic

Breastfeeding Helps Women Loss Weight

Did you know that breastfeeding enhances the contraction of the uterus and helps it return to its normal prepregnancy state more rapidly? This is another benefit mothers will enjoy from this healthy habit.nnExperts say there is less blood loss after delivery and nursing mothers lose weight more quickly after having their first child. More importantly, breastfeeding delays menstruation and postpones fertility. As long as she continues nursing, a woman is less likely to become

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 17, 20081 topic

Myths About Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is not only good for infants. Mothers will benefit from this practice as well. But before we go to that, let's take a look at some of the myths about breast¬feeding that persist to this day. nnFirst and foremost among these is the belief that breastfeeding will cause breast cancer. Some women are reluctant to nurse their babies thinking that they will acquire this dreaded disease later. The truth is, this belief has no scientific basis.nn"The serious charge

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 17, 20081 topic

Other Benefits Of Breastfeeding

Breastfed babies are less likely to suffer from eczema or allergic reactions to mother's milk than those taking cow's milk or formulas.nnBreast milk is also a rich source of fat, particularly unsaturated or vegetable-like fat, which meets 50 percent of the energy requirements of the infant during the first month of lactation. nnUnlike formulas, human milk has less calcium but this is more efficiently absorbed. It contains enough cholesterol for babies which formulas don't hav

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 17, 20081 topic

Breast Is Best

Should you breastfeed or bottle feed your baby? The American Academy of Pediatrics' Committee on Nutrition said both are acceptable during the infant's first year.nnThis fact was echoed by Dr. Susan Baker of the Boston Children's Hospital, the world's largest pediatric research center, who said that properly prepared infant formulas can replace breast milk in those who cannot breastfeed their babies. nnStill, breast milk substitutes are inferior to human milk in terms of nutr

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 16, 20081 topic

A Passion for Peanut Butter

I have always loved peanut butter. Nothing excites me more than sinking my teeth into the gooey stuff. And a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is enough to chase my blues away.nnMany people share my passion for peanut butter. I'm not the only one nuts about it. In fact, it's a perennial favorite among the young and old alike. Kids like their peanut butter creamy while adults generally prefer theirs crunchy.nnPeanut is a cash crop in many parts of the world and farmers in the U

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 16, 20081 topic

Will Peanut Butter Make You Fat?

Critics point out that peanut butter is rich is fat that could lead to obesity and a host of diseases. How true is this?nnAdmittedly, most nuts and nut butters are loaded with fat. Four-point five tablespoons of peanut butter will give you a whooping 422 calories. A tablespoon has 100 calories.nnBut don't let the fear of fat spoil your appetite. The good news is that the fat in many nuts - including peanut butter - is largely monosaturated. That's the kind that cleans your bl

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 15, 20081 topic

Guidelines For The Safe Use Of Baby Walkers

Canada has banned the use of dangerous baby walkers. Unfortunately, other countries have yet to do the same.nnSince 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics has asked the Consumer Product Safety Commission to do the same. But that request has been denied although the proposed ban is supported by the Consumer Federation of America, the American Medical Association and other concerned groups.nn“Opponents of the proposed ban argue that stairs cause most injuries, not the w

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Sharon BellApr 15, 20081 topic

Why Baby Walkers Are Dangerous

What makes mobile walkers dangerous? Experts say their very design helps kids move easily - often much too easily for them to sustain serious injuries.nn“About three million baby walkers are sold in the United States each year. They are generally used in the 2- to 4-month period after a child can sit up and before he can walk without assistance. But by giving a child added height, a walker suddenly brings him within reach of hazards such as boiling pots, electric irons

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Sharon BellApr 15, 20081 topic

Are Baby Walkers Safe?

What’s the most dangerous form of transportation on earth? Believe it or not, it’s the baby walker and your child could be its next victim. nnThis was revealed by the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics which are both calling for a ban on the manufacture and sale of mobile baby walkers that are responsible for over 25,000 child injuries in the United States each year.nnResearchers at Ohio State University College of Medicine reporte

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Sharon BellApr 12, 20081 topic

Sports Drinks And Tooth Decay

One problem associated with sports drinks is that they contribute to tooth decay. Dr. Alex Milosevic of the University of Liverpool in England said most products contain high acid levels that can destroy teeth. nnIn the British Journal of Sports Medicine, he reported the case of a 23-year-old cross-country and marathon runner whose upper teeth had eroded from drinking sports drinks regularly for the past year. To avoid this problem, don’t sip or swish sports drinks. The

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 12, 20081 topic

Can Sports Drinks Effectively Replace Sweat?

Manufacturers claim sports drinks effectively replace lost sweat. Perspiration, as you know, is the body’s way of cooling itself. In hot weather, you could lose as much as a quart or two of water in an hour. nnAs you sweat, the heart works harder, your body temperature drops, and your performance declines. Unless this fluid is replaced, you could end up dehydrated even before you’re thirsty and suffer from headaches and dizziness, lapse into a coma and die. nnSinc

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 12, 20081 topic

Are Sports Drinks Good For You?

Years ago, water was the only thing the average athlete took to quench thirst. Today, there are different sports drinks looking for an audience. They come in various shapes, colors, and sizes. But they all promise one thing: to give you “energy” and “power” to perform better and play harder.nnThe first sports drink was invented in 1965. At that time, University of Florida researchers were looking for something to replace the sweat lost by members of th

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 11, 20081 topic

Help For Hairy Legs

Hairy legs can make you look manly but it can be a pain in the neck if you’re a lady. nnThese ugly hairs can be eliminated by shaving, waxing, bleaching or the use of depilatory creams. However, all are temporary methods of hair removal and each has its own advantages and disadvantages.nnContrary to popular belief, cutting or shaving has no effect on hair growth. Short hair looks thicker because the scraggy ends are cut, adding to the illusion of growth.nnWhile shaving

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 11, 20081 topic

Preeclampsia Threatens Mother And Child

Preeclampsia or pregnancy-induced hypertension is one of the risks of pregnancy. It is common during the first pregnancy and its incidence increases with multiple births.nnIn most cases, preeclampsia causes a slightly elevated blood pressure. But if blood pressure continues to rise, preeclampsia can be a serious problem for both the mother and child.nn“The only cure for preeclampsia is delivery of the baby. If preeclampsia develops near the end of your pregnancy, delive

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 11, 20081 topic

Too Much Bee Pollen Can Cause Problems Later

Can consuming too much bee pollen lead to problems later? Promoters say this natural substance is safe but the facts say otherwise. Read on and discover the truth in the last part of our series on pollen claims and facts. nnCLAIM: Bee pollen has a very high concentration of RNA and DNA.nnFACT: Fancy words like "a supplier of nucleic acids, RNA and DNA" make people think that pollen is that important. But these words mean it's dangerous.nnDNA and RNA are acronyms of deoxyribon

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 10, 20081 topic

More Pollen Facts And Fallacies

Has news about bee pollen’s magical properties made you buzzing with excitement? Don’t pin your hopes too high or you might be disappointed. Here are more pollen claims and the truth behind them.nnCLAIM; Pollen contains mysterious ingredients that boost an athlete's performance.nnFACT: Many athletes swear by pollen but scientific studies show it doesn't increase their performance. This was proven in a study conducted at Louisiana State University which involved me

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 10, 20081 topic

More Pollen Propaganda You Should Ignore

Will taking bee pollen make a difference in your health? Or should you ignore the stories told by pollen pushers? Here are more pollen propaganda and the truth behind the claims. nnCLAIM: Bee pollen is a pure vegetable source, is rich in protein and vitamins, and contains an unbelievable concentration of vital elements, making it the most complete food in nature.nnFACT: More lies cooked up by pollen promoters. In The Best Medicine, Kurt Butler and Dr. Lynn Rayner of the Unive

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 10, 20081 topic

The Pollen Pushers

Do bees have a health secret that will make you healthier and live longer? Promoters of bee pollen want us to believe there’s something magical about this substance. Thanks to good advertising, many people think it will enhance their athletic performance and make them more energetic. The truth is they are better off chasing bees than swallowing this junk!n nPart of pollen's appeal is the air of mystery surround¬ing it. It is said to contain proteins, vitamins, suga

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 9, 20081 topic

Does Reflexology Work?

Reflexology is a specialized form of massage which proponents claim can heal a variety of diseases. Basically, this therapy has two forms: foot reflexology (the more popular type), and hand reflexology. Both are known as zone therapy, a term coined by Dr. William Fitzgerald over 80 years ago.nnThe system was later popularized by Dr. Edwin F. Bowers and taken by a masseuse, Eunice Ingham. She developed the so-called "Ingham Reflex Method of Compression," according to Mark Bric

Primary topic: Reflexology

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By Sharon BellApr 9, 20081 topic

Don't Fall For Quacks

Despite great advances in science and medicine, many Americans continue to be victimized by quacks. Millions of dollars are spent by consumers on useless and sometimes dangerous products.nnTo protect yourself, here are some practical tips from Paul Insel and Walton Roth taken from their book Core Concepts in Health. They list seven factors common in quacks:nnSecrecy - The machine or product has been developed by a special formula. Purchasers of the Drown radio therapeutic dev

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 9, 20081 topic

How To Spot Quacks

What is quackery? The late Dr. Morris Fishbein, who edited the Journal of the American Medical Association for 26 years, defines it as "the practice of medicine by unlicensed persons or the application of treatments which are not generally recognized as appropriate by the profession."nnYou don't have to be gullible to be victimized by quacks. All it takes is for you to be misinformed since many misleading health claims are based on shreds of scientific evidence.nnTo avoid bei

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 8, 20081 topic

When Your Eye Gets Lazy

You’ve probably encountered a couple of lazy people in this world. But did you know that laziness can strike the eye too? nnWhen your eye wanders inward or outward or doesn’t seem to follow the other one, you have what doctors call a “lazy eye.”nnLazy eye or amblyopia is a condition where one eye doesn’t work as hard as the other. This leads to poor vision in the affected eye leading to permanent visual impairment. The condition is common in chil

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 8, 20081 topic

Don't Think You're A Zombie If You Don't Have A Pulse

A person without a pulse is either dead or a zombie. But a rare disease can leave you without a pulse and a give you many problems. This is Takayasu’s arteritis – a disease characterized by the inflammation of the blood vessels.nnAs its name implies, pulseless disease or Takayasu's arteritis is marked by a diminished or absent pulse at the wrist. Other symptoms are fever, fatigue, night sweats and weight loss. nnAs the arteries narrow due to inflammation, the pati

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 8, 20081 topic

When Blood Cells Go Wild

For your body to function properly, it needs a steady supply of oxygenated blood that is supplied by red blood cells. These blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to different parts of the body to give you energy and keep the skin healthy.nnBut if the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells, the blood thickens and trouble begins. This is called polycythemia vera – a blood disorder that causes many health problems.nn“Polycythemia vera - also called primary poly

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 5, 20081 topic

How To Raise A Healthy Child

Do you want your child to be the best that he or she can be? Do you want your toddler to be free from sickness and excel both physically and mentally? nnIf so, you owe it to your child to provide him or her with the best possible care that only parents can give. And the best way to do this is to be concerned with your child’s “holistic” growth. nnWhen we talk about “holistic”, we refer to a child’s total well-being, taking into consideratio

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 5, 20081 topic

Help Your Child Eat Right

By the time your child is a year old, his or her digestive processes are nearly the same as an adult’s so it’s time to introduce new foods. nnWhile the preschooler may adapt the three-meals-a-day schedule of other family members, his or her appetite may vary from day to day. nnAt times, you can’t keep your child away from the refrigerator while on certain occasions, it may seem that he or she doesn’t eat enough to keep an ant alive. n nDon’t be d

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 5, 20081 topic

Many Suffer Due To Uncontrolled Asthma

Owing to the high cost of medicines, complicated treatments or plain neglect, many asthma patients don’t follow their prescribed treatment and suffer greatly because of this.nnThis was revealed by Dr. Jan Lotvall associate professor of the Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Institute of Heart and Lung Diseases at Goteborg University in Sweden.nnLotvall said asthma is a highly variable disease with symptoms that vary from one period to another. He emphas

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 4, 20081 topic

Poor Concentration Linked To Chemical Deficiency

Do you find it hard to concentrate? Is your memory poor? Are you always groping in the dark when it comes to remembering important details?nnScientists believe lack of concentration can be blamed to the body's deficiency of ACTH/MSH chemical proteins.nnACTH, which is short for adrenocorticotropic hormone, is stored in the pituitary gland and is released during stress. Aside from being used to treat rheumatic diseases and asthma, ACTH is known to stimulate the secretion of sex

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 4, 20081 topic

Improve Your Memory By Dreaming

Want to have a good memory? Dr. Chester Pearlman, a Boston psychiatrist, said the key to remembering facts and improving one's memory is dreaming.nnThat’s right - dreaming. Dream about animals, your loved one or a coming event. Just think about anything and Pearlman said you'll be surprised at the results.nnFor some reason or other, dreaming helps us store the memories of the day. So if you don't dream, chances are you won't have long-term memory.nnThe task isn't diffic

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 4, 20081 topic

Rats Less Likely To Give You Rabies

You're less likely to get rabies from a rat but the chances of acquiring the disease become greater with cats and other carnivorous animals like dogs and even bats. nnThese animals may be infected with the disease and transmit it among themselves or to humans by biting them.nnNot all animals afflicted with rabies, however, appear "mad" or drooling with saliva, snarling and attacking everyone in their path. The virus which is responsible for the disease may appear in the anima

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 3, 20081 topic

How To Survive Tidal Waves

Not all earthquakes cause tsunamis or tidal waves. But some do. When that happens, it pays to be prepared.nnTo avoid trouble, here’s what to do:nnA strong earthquake in coastal areas should be interpreted as a natural seismic sea-wave warning. Don't stay in low-lying coastal areas.nnA tsunami is not a single wave but a series of waves. If you have been evacuated by authorities, stay out of the danger zone until the danger has been passed.nnApproaching tsunamis are somet

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 3, 20081 topic

How To Stop Hiccups

The name Charles Osborne may not ring a bell to readers today. But in his time he was famous for one thing: hiccups.nnThe Guinness World Records lists him as the man with the longest attack of hiccups. His hiccups began in 1922 at the rate of 40 times per minute and finally ended after 68 years in 1990! nn“It has been estimated that Osborne hiccupped 430 million times over the 68-year period. The average human only hiccups about 2,300 times in an average lifetime. Osbor

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 3, 20081 topic

Brain Disorder Common In Summer

Summer is a good time to enjoy the great outdoors. But the warm, sunny weather is also the time that mosquitoes mate and spread numerous diseases like encephalitis.nnEncephalitis is the inflammation of the brain that is often caused by a viral infection. It is a life-threatening disease, especially in infants, children and the elderly.nnThere are two types: primary encephalitis is when the virus directly invades the brain and the spinal cord. This is transmitted by insects li

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 2, 20081 topic

Smoking And Emphysema

Years of smoking can take its toll on the body. One disease you’re likely to get is emphysema.nnEmphysema is a condition wherein the air sacs (alveoli) and small airways of the lungs are overstretched and damaged, making breathing difficult. Aside from smoking, other risk factors are age, exposure to secondhand smoke and chemical fumes, indoor and outdoor pollution and HIV infection.nn“In emphysema, inflammation destroys these fragile walls of the air sacs, causin

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 2, 20081 topic

Living With Epilepsy

When something goes wrong in the electric fuse box that is the human brain, an epileptic fit is likely to begin. nnCall it a short circuit or a burnt fuse. Once a cluster of nerve cells in the brain becomes disorganized, this leads to seizures which vary from person to person. Some people experience seizures without knowing it. But when they become frequent, there is a high risk of injury to the brain.nnEpilepsy is a disorder that disrupts the transmission of electrical signa

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 2, 20081 topic

Never Too Late To Stop Smoking

Smoking can make some women look sexy but it brings a lot of problems as well.nnExperts say tobacco can damage a woman's reproductive health. It has been linked to reduced fertility, a higher risk of miscarriage, premature birth, stillbirth and infant death. nnOther health problems caused by smoking are gum disease, cataracts, hip fractures, peptic ulcers and macular degeneration, an eye disease that can cause blindness. nnAside from this, smoking also affects non-smokers. Ci

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 1, 20081 topic

Is Goiter Surgery Necessary?

Goiter is the enlargement of the thyroid gland characterized by swelling on the front and sides of the neck. Two types are simple and exophthalmic goiter.nnSimple goiter has largely been eliminated thanks to the use of iodized salt. It is common in women, especially in areas away from the sea or mountainous regions where there is lack of iodine.nn“The possible causes are numerous. In the past, the most common cause of goiter was a shortage of iodine in the diet in areas

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 1, 20081 topic

Don't Take Your Tonsils Out!

Do you have a sore throat that won’t go away? Do you find it difficult or painful to swallow? Are you suffering from headache, fever and chills at the same time?nnIf you said “yes” to the above questions, you probably have tonsilitis – a disease characterized by red, swollen tonsils.nnThe tonsils are collections of spongy tissues located on each side of the back of the throat. Doctors once believed they served no useful purpose and even tagged them as

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellApr 1, 20081 topic

Get Ready For Bad Weather

Typhoons can be nasty, more so if you’re not prepared. To avoid trouble, here are some tips to weather any storm that comes your way.nnKeep your radio on and listen to the latest bulletin and announcements.nnDon't pay attention to rumors.nnStay away from low-lying beaches or other locations that may be swept away by high tides or storm waves. If your only passage to high ground is over a road likely to be underwater during a severe storm, then leave early.nnIf your hous

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellMar 29, 20081 topic

Coping With Male Infertility

Even if a man has a normal sperm count (which is 90 mil¬lion per cubic centimeter), he may still find it difficult to father children. How can this happen when it takes only one sperm to fertilize the egg?nnFirst of all, you have to consider the motility or speed of the sperm. By the time sperm enter the vagina, they have to race to the uterus to meet the egg cell there. As mentioned earlier, old age is a factor in infertility. An old man's sperm may not have the strengt

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellMar 29, 20081 topic

Causes Of Male Infertility

One of the painful realities that occasionally confront married couples is their inability to bear children. This may come as a shock to couples who have long postponed child-bearing and have worked hard to realize their dreams - only to find later that one of them is infertile.nnWhile infertility may be blamed on women, the problem can also be due to the low sperm count of men. But unlike sterility, which is a permanent condition, a low sperm count can be corrected and with

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellMar 28, 20081 topic

Get Rid Of Wood Pests

Is your home a haven of pests? Does it house wood-eating insects? If so, you’re in big trouble because these insects can cause serious and extensive damage to your precious antique furniture, wooden panels, doors, cabinets, tables and other wood products. Worse, they may cause severe structural problems to your home, often requiring costly repairs. n nWe all know that a man’s home is his castle and the pride of his family. It is a treasured investment - the result

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellMar 28, 20081 topic

Termites - The Terror Of Every Home

They’re small yet deadly. They work silently and can destroy your home in a matter of weeks. They’re termites – the terror of every home! nnUnless you live in Alaska, your home is a target for termites – one of nature’s most destructive pests. In America alone, termites cause billions of dollars in damage each year. They infest close to a million homes annually. nnTermites have plagued man for centuries, destroying plants, houses and other wooden

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellMar 28, 20081 topic

Are You Safe From Termites?

What insects cause as much property damage as fire? Believe it or not, the answer is termites and you could be their next victim! n nTermites - which are incorrectly referred to as “white ants” - have plagued man for centuries. Fossilized termite nests have been found in rocks dating over 220 million years old. There are about 2,000 different species and they’re found mainly in tropical countries.nnThese insects are considered serious pests in many parts of

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellMar 27, 20081 topic

How Flies Terrorize Us

What insect caused the fall of Ancient Greece, the destruction of the Roman Empire, and the decline of other civilizations? Believe it or not, all that was accomplished by the fly. nnThere are numerous reasons why we loathe the fly. This lowly insect is a harbinger of death because of the many diseases it brings. Among others, it brought plagues that wiped out entire populations during the Middle Ages. nnToday, this insect continues to terrorize us by spreading cholera, typhu

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellMar 27, 20081 topic

Why People Hate Roaches

Cockroaches are among the most hated insects. It’s easy to understand why. Their presence indicates filth and unsanitary conditions. These pests thrive in dirt, trash and grime. However, they can infest even clean and well-organized homes.nnWhile they are known to carry various disease-causing organisms (including those that cause diarrhea, typhoid fever, and food poisoning), cockroaches have not been linked with any major disease outbreaks. nnStill, they are a nuisance

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellMar 26, 20081 topic

Bad Effects Of Smoking

The rosy picture of cigarette commercials is a far cry from the grim reality that smoking brings. Rather than help you cope with the complexities of modern living, smoking brings many people closer to the grave.nnThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said adult male smokers lose an average of 13.2 years of life while female smokers lose 14.5 years of life. nnHow much damage smoking does to your body depends on the type of tobacco, the form it is smoked, the tem

Primary topic: Habits

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By Sharon BellMar 26, 20081 topic

How Cigarettes Kill

What makes smoking dangerous? What chemicals are found in cigarettes that make smoking a deadly habit? nnCigarettes are made from dried tobacco leaves that contain over 4,000 chemicals including ingredients that are added for flavor. Of that number, 60 are known carcinogens or cancer-causing agents. In addition, tobacco and tobacco smoke have co-carcinogens that don't lead to cancer but can accelerate its growth.nn“There are hundreds of substances added to cigarettes by

Primary topic: Habits

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