Cervical cancer occurs when previously healthy cells in a woman’s cervix (the passage between the uterus and the vagina) show abnormal changes such as growing and multiplying out of control. What causes it is uncertain, but it may be related to certain lifestyle and environmental factors as well as the presence of the human papilloma virus (HPV).
Knee osteoarthritis is a debilitating condition caused due to injury or degeneration of the knee joints leading to pain, inflammation and increased stiffness in your knees. You will have difficulty walking, bending, stair climbing and even lying down or sitting. Knee osteoarthritis makes most of your knee and leg movements difficult.
The holiday season brings with it a variety of joys like get-togethers with family and friends, traveling, shopping and eating various delicacies ranging from deep fried snacks to sugar coated treats. However, overindulgence in these holiday delights comes with its own share of health issues like putting on weight, stomach upset, and guilt feelings.
Holidays are supposed to help you catch up on rest and relaxation; however, they can be stressful if you must do a lot of planning, cooking, cleaning and shopping. These factors coupled with the failure to express your problems to loved ones can lead to depression and anxiety. Here are a few tips to help you keep stress at bay.
For most people sweating is a cause for social embarrassment and given a choice, they would rather not sweat at all. But did you know according to research studies the fitter you are, the more you sweat!
Diabetes is a serious medical condition characterized by high blood sugar levels for which no cure currently exists. The good news is identifying early symptoms of diabetes and making the necessary changes to your lifestyle may help prevent the progression of the disease allowing you to effectively manage your condition.
Breast cancer is the 2nd most common type of cancer diagnosed among women in the US. Fortunately, the number of deaths associated with this condition have been decreasing steadily due to the significant advances in the treatments as well as the breast cancer awareness programs that have made it possible to diagnose breast cancer at an early stage when the chances of a positive treatment outcome are the highest.
Yes. Physical therapy can not only alleviate your joint pain, but substantially improve quality of life whether you’re an elite-level athlete recovering from an injury or an older individual experiencing joint pain with routine activities of daily living.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that may occur in women during their childbearing years. It disrupts the secretion of the female hormones such as progesterone and estrogen which regulate the menstrual cycle, and causes increased secretion of androgens, which are male hormones that are normally secreted by the ovaries in very small quantities.
Ovarian cancer is a disease that primarily affects older women but can strike younger women as well at any point during their fertile years. You may be at a higher risk for developing ovarian cancer if you: