Men suffer from many different health challenges than do women. These are covered in this section to help direct options. Often men are very slow to move on health conditions until it is too late. Benzinger on Health encourages men to look into problems early for...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the most common lung condition and is comprised primarily of three related conditions - chronic bronchitis, chronic asthma, and emphysema. In each condition there is chronic obstruction of the flow of air through the...
This section covers a wide variety of topics related to the Mother/Child connection from conception to birth. There are many options of how to direct the mother and the child, but the idea of a health calm delivery and an environment that is supported by a good diet,...
What you eat and how much you eat can make a big difference in your health. Knowing that your body only needs protein, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins, water and air; gives you a head start on everyone else. Disease is most often an end result when one or...
Intentional weight loss refers to the loss of total body mass in an effort to improve fitness and health, and to change appearance. Therapeutic weight loss, in individuals who are overweight or obese, can decrease the likelihood of developing diseases such as...
Stress is difficult for scientists to define because it is a subjective sensation associated with varied symptoms that differ for each of us. In addition, stress is not always a synonym for distress. Situations like a steep roller coaster ride that cause fear and...
Geriatrics literally means the care of old persons. Practically, geriatrics combines two elements: gerontology and chronic disease management. Gerontology refers to the study of aging. It addresses all aspects of how aging affects individuals—physically, socially,...
Cancer is characterized by an abnormal growth of cells. There are more than 100 types of cancer, including breast cancer, skin cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and lymphoma. Cancer symptoms vary widely based on the type of cancer. Only a very SMALL...
A strong, healthy heart is vital for longevity. Heart health problems include coronary heart disease, an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia), heart valve disease, as well as cardiomyopathy and aorta problems, such as aortic aneurysm, and aortic valve problems. Habits...
Women’s Health has certainly gained a lot of momentum over the last 20 years. So many conditions are affecting the overall well-being of the average women. This section had to be meaty and constantly updated. Look closely at the expert information that may lead you to...
This is the catch all category. All those important health care issues that just do not have their own big category on our site go here. This is a great place to look when you don’t see your concern listed.
Diabetes affects the body's ability to use blood sugar for energy. The main types include type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. Diabetes symptoms may include increased thirst and urination, blurred vision, and fatigue. The majority of diabetics...
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