My HealthSharing health information of every aspect; including physical, mental, spiritual, dietary, social and community. This website is aimed to educate and develop a healthy society physically and mentally, and other aspects of life.Prevent Osteoporosis - Calcium Prevents the Brittleness of Bone- August 30, 2008 Drinking milk daily helps to prevent osteoporosis.Calcium is the mineral that is required for teeth, muscle, nerve and also bone health. Adequate calcium intake helps to prevent osteoporosis, the thinning and brittleness of bone problem.Though osteoporosis is more significant among elderly women, yet men are not exempted, though they are in lesser percentage.Menopausal women are suggested to take around 1000 milligrams (mg) of calcium daily. Beside muscle rigor, calcium deficiency also will...http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/08/prevent-osteoporosis-calcium-prevents.html What Causes You to Have Headache- August 22, 2008 Stress is the Most Common CulpritHeadaches are one of the most frequent health complaints. They can be simply disturbing or completely unbearable. Many headaches disappear without any treatment. Some are effortlessly cured while others are stubborn and recurring. But hardly do headaches warn of a serious illness.A headache is not pain in the brain, though it is may feel like it. The brain itself does not have pain-sensitive nerve cells. Instead, nearly all headaches originate in the network of..http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/08/what-makes-your-head-hurt.html Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines- August 22, 2008 "Screening" means looking for an illness before an individual has any symptoms. The mainly well-known use of medical image screening is for breast cancer. Here are guidelines from NIH's National Cancer Institute for ruling breast cancer early:Women who are younger than 40 and have risk factors for breast cancer (for example, a family record of breast cancer or certain breast changes on biopsy) should discuss how frequent to have mammograms with their health care provider.Women 40 and older...http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/08/breast-cancer-screening-guidelines.html What is depression Depression Symptoms and Depression Diagnosis- August 21, 2008 Depression actually is a common disease and more common than hypertension or diabetes.What is depressionDepression is the most common form of emotional disorder. Depression actually is a common disease and more common than hypertension or diabetes.The prevalence rate of depression cases in lifetime in any country are between eight to 10 percent. Few researches by World Health Organization (WHO) and World Bank discover that depression is the fourth most serious disease in crippling peoples' will.http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/08/what-is-depression-depression-symptoms.html Artificial Eyeball-Implanted Camera, The Hope for Artificial Eye.- August 20, 2008 Researcher from University of Illinois and University of Northwestern, United States reported has created a type of new camera in curve form like the human ball eye.The device that produced in the form and size of the human eye is expected to bring a new generation of video and digital camera which are free from curving image problem.This latest design may also pave the way to technological development of electronic retinal imitation that can be used to restore patient eyesight who suffers...http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/08/artificial-eyeball-implanted-camera.html Noise Causes Hearing Problem- August 9, 2008 Sound is a form of wave which been received and interpreted as hearing. Too much noise could damage the auditory nerves and cause permanent hearing loss. This is called Noise-Induced Hearing Loss or NIHL.Sound can damage hearing when:i. The sound is too loud although is just for a while.ii. Loud noise in long durations.Ambient Sound Level These are the ambient sound level of some condition (measured in unit of (dB) or Decibel):Whispering = 20 dBHouses area in a village = 30 dBLiving room = 40...http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/08/noise-causes-hearing-problem.html 10 Important Health Questions to Ask Your Mother- August 8, 2008 It's already been proven that the illness that your mother or even your relatives is suffering can predict the future of your own health. There's no need to get paranoid, it doesn't necessarily mean that you're bound to get the same disease for sure, but being aware of your mother's health history is a great step to take precautions like learning to spot signs early to protect yourself.So ask your mother this questions:Have you ever been depressedIn a research done by the University of...http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/08/10-important-health-questions-to-ask.html The ABCDEs of Skin Cancer- August 2, 2008 Any diagnosis of cancer can be frightening-including skin cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. However, skin cancer accounts for less than 1 percent of all cancer deaths; 85% to 95% of all cases are cured. Prevention and early detection are the most important weapons in the battle against skin cancer. Continuing research is making them ever more effective.A basal cell carcinoma, one of the most common types of skin cancer.Skin cancer is strongly associated with...http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/08/abcdes-of-skin-cancer.html Glossary Terms Related to Skin Cancer- August 2, 2008 Carcinoma:Cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs.Basal Cells:Small, round cells in the lower part (base) of the epidermis, the outer layer of skin.Dermatologist:Doctor with special training in diseases and conditions of the skin, hair and nails.Squamous Cells:Thin, flat cells in the surface of skin, the lining of hollow organs in the body and the passages of the respiratory and digestive systems.Melanoma:A form of skin cancer that begins in melanocytes...http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/08/glossary-terms-related-to-skin-cancer.html Tips to Prevent Skin Cancer- August 2, 2008 Too much exposure to midday sunlight could heighten the risk of skin cancer.Here are a few things that you can do to avoid skin cancer:Wear protective clothing, such as sun hats and long sleeves, to block out the sun's harmful rays.Avoid exposure to the midday sun, when your shadow is shortest (i.e when the sun in straight on above your head).Do a simple skin self-exam regularly for anything unusual, like a change in the texture, size, or color of a mole, or a sore that does not heal.Use...http://my-healths.blogspot.com/2008/08/tips-to-prevent-skin-cancer.html |