Blood pressure The heart is a pump that keeps blood moving through your arteries in order to deliver oxygen and nutrients to every tissue and organ in your body. You need a certain amount of pressure in your arteries to keep the blood flowing. Your blood pressure reading
What is invisible light? Harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun do not fall within the realm of visible light and form a portion of the spectrum of invisible light from 286nm (nanometers) to 400nm. This portion of invisible light is deemed to be harmful to the eyes. The harmful
Engine failure in a car results in instant stopping. Heart failure fortunately does not mean instant stopping for the body. This term is a bit of a misnomer as it does not mean the heart has come to a standstill, but it refers to a condition where the heart is
Once medication has reached the expiry date, is it still safe to use or should you dispose of it immediately? A study done by the Food and Drug Administration in the USA has found that 90% of both prescription and over the counter drugs are perfectly good to use, even
Bruises usually follow after a painful bump or other type of injury. When you start noticing bruises without consciously remembering any injury, there may be certain medical conditions at play. If you experience unexplained bruises, it may be best to see a doctor. Aging – Your skin gets thinner as
Children often have to hear that eating carrots will improve their eyesight, or that sitting too close to the TV or reading in dim light will damage their vision. As grown-ups we often hear that looking at a computer screen for long periods of time is the main reason why
Poisoning usually occurs suddenly and unexpectedly from a wide variety of sources. For the average person poisoning usually results from substances such as medicine and drugs; chemicals; pesticides; household products; plants; and animals (including insects and reptiles). What would be the best course of action for example in the event
During the winter months, often once in bed at night, one is overcome with bouts of coughing! That persistent cough may be very irritating, but in actual fact it plays a vital role in the body’s defense against infection and inflammation in the lungs, by expelling mucus, microbes and foreign
Recent reports in the local and international press indicated that there is no scientific evidence that flossing your teeth prevents the forming of plaque or prevents tooth decay. The underlying message is one of why bother flossing it there are no proven benefits. Acting on a tip from his son’s
The mechanics of prostate cancer: There are no clear warning signs of early prostate cancer, besides possibly restrictive or obstructive urine flow. When symptoms do appear, they are indicative of an already enlarged prostate, which may be caused by being inflamed due to urinary tract infection, or a condition in
