Is magnetic resonance imaging safe for everyone? This is a question we have been asked a number of times over the years. The answer is no. There are some people who should not have this procedure. MRI is a powerful medical tool that plays a critical role in early disease detection, diagnosis and treatment. It is a complicated process that involves a radio frequency pulse passing through strong magnetic fields.
Studies have shown the important role that music plays on the socialization of the maturing youngster.
The statistics for the estimated 2 million or so children under 16 years old who ride all-terrain vehicles are concerning. More than 100,000 kids are injured every year while riding an ATV, with 40,000 requiring a visit to the emergency room due to the severity of their injuries.
How many ways can we skin this cat called fitness? We all know to eat less and sweat more, but we seem to forget that when it actually comes time to eat and sweat, don't we?
My kids have both been bullied over the years ... have yours? It is one of the most challenging situations to handle in all of parenting, and the dramatic increase in technology among today's kids and teens has made bullying via technology a contributing factor.
If you like to play golf, especially without injury, now is the time to begin your physical preparation. It is difficult to design specific developmental exercises for golf because the golf swing is one of the most complex and unnatural actions in sports. However, excellent results can be attained by strengthening and stretching all your muscle groups.
Weekly health rail, with items on Diabetes Alert Day, the most obese metropolitan areas, tips for storing vitamins, and more.
Soaring tax-rates top the headlines. Record high personal debt threatens the sacred space you call home. You open today's mail only to find another 401(k) statement forecasting the extinction of your retirement fund.
At some point, it’s fair to say I’m obsessed with running. I’ve logged 35,000 miles in 22 years, including eight miles on my wedding day. But even for me, Disney World’s “Goofy” Challenge -- 39.3 miles in 24 hours -- is a bit of a stretch.
Most of us think of taking care of our skin in the summer by wearing sunscreen, but it's just as important to take care of your skin in the winter as well.
If the heart is on the right side of the chest instead of the left, it is called dextrocardia. To really understand what this means we need to understand a bit more about how the heart -- and other body organs -- develop.
"How does it feel to know you are going to die?" My new friend Brendan Carter stood a full head above me, blinking and thinking. In a world where people tip toe around the gorilla in the middle of the room, I just gave this one a poke in the eye.
Weekly health rail, with items on treating and preventing back pain, a new study about single men and stroke risk, tips on preventing high blood pressure and more.
I’ve been to a lot of big concerts in my life, for business and pleasure, and the one thing that unites country stars, alt-rockers, rappers and oldies acts is an unwavering commitment to sonically punishing audiences with ear-splitting sound levels.
When I woke up one morning last week my hand hurt. So I took full advantage of what modern medical technology has to offer. I checked the symptoms out on some of those diagnose-yourself Web sites on the Internet.
Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin, not a skin cancer like Paget's disease. Although the overall incidence of LS is not accurately known, some estimates are that it affects as many as 1 in 30 post-menopausal women. As many as 1 in every 300 referrals to a dermatologist is for LS.
Stuttering occurs in about 5 percent of children. It usually starts between the ages of 3 and 6, and most of the time goes away. However, stuttering is present in approximately 1 percent of the adult population.
I recently went to Disney World with my family. So, did I follow my own advice while I was surrounded by America's biggest buffets? I immediately switched into survival mode and turned to my support team and got to work.
Lyme disease is an increasing threat, and of all the infectious diseases that threaten our personal and public health, it can be one of the most problematic.
Q: My mother has Alzheimer's disease. She trusted everyone and now she is suspicious of the family by accusing us of stealing her belongings. She refuses to shower, is wearing the same clothes two days in a row, and does not believe that she is in her own home. My mother told me she is looking for her home. What can I do to help my mother?
