Delving into human anatomy and physiology will help you understand how your body works. You’ll learn the mysteries of each system and each organ in your body. We’ll take a trip through your body’s tissues and functions, learning about irregularities and how to enhance your health — and life.
Synovial joints provide a connection between two bones. They’re made up of a cartilage-lined cavity filled with fluid. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what these joints are, where they’re located, and their function. The Characteristics of…
Pain in the lower back, or low back pain, usually go away when treated by a specialist. However, you can also get quick relief with some complementary habits. Low back pain is a common evil these days. 80% of adults…
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical term that refers to an abnormal increase in the size of the prostate in men. First of all, it’s very important to determine if it’s benign prostatic hyperplasia or malignant prostate hyperplasia. After…
Generally, a medical team uses the term “diagnostic peritoneal lavage” to refer to a common medical procedure. It consists of performing a physical examination of the abdomen that may be useful for diagnoses. Likewise, doctors may also use it therapeutically…
The human brain is an organ that, from youth to old age, changes and adapts constantly. This means that, if you stimulate it correctly, it’s possible to improve its cognitive ability, learn new things and to improve your memory. However,…
A knee injury is one of the most frequently seen injuries in sports and not only in elite athletes. Unfortunately, ligament sprains or, worst case. meniscus tears, are very common. Read the following tips to help prevent and overcome a…
Antibodies are a special group of molecules that protect your body from the invasion of other organisms that they recognize as foreign, such as viruses and bacteria. Therefore, they’re important to the correct functioning of the immune system. Why Does…
Knee rehabilitation after a meniscus operation is a process that may be extended for a few weeks depending on the patient’s health and the type of injury they have. Its main objective is to help regain functionality of the joint…
Child resuscitation techniques are techniques that no person ever wants to have to apply, although they’re crucial in case you need to resuscitate a baby. Knowing how to apply these procedures can mean the difference between life and death. Cardiopulmonary…
Having smelly feet is an uncomfortable problem that can result from a variety of factors. Though most of the time foot odor has to do with poor hygiene, it can also occur as a result of hormone imbalance, poor diet…
Have you hear about the benefits of crying for your mind? Something which still tends to be frowned upon today actually turns out to be good for us. However, holding back the tears in front of other people means that…
Menopause is a very powerful change for a woman. In many cases, it comes with symptoms such as hot flashes, fatigue and hair loss. In addition, above all, there is a variety of emotions, which can bring great challenges and…
Bunions are a real problem that can affect both men and women alike. They are defined as a protrusion from the foot that causes a lot of pain. This is due to the lateral displacement of the bone of the…
Kidneys are the organs that we probably don’t ever think much about until there is a problem. However, it’s good to remember that these organs play a vital role filtering waste products from the body. Therefore, when the kidneys stop working…
The color of menstrual blood is an indicator of your state of health. This is because menstrual blood is made up of bodily waste such as lipids, proteins, hormones (including progesterone), stem cells, water, dead cells from the uterine lining, and organic…
Taking care of your intestinal flora is important for your body to work correctly. Good habits that boost your intestinal flora help keep your digestive system healthy and prevent illness.
The kind of metabolism you have will determine how you should eat to be healthy and not to gain (or lose) too much weight. Your metabolism is a function of your body that’s responsible for transforming nutrients into energy. Sometimes, certain…
We often talk about stress, but not in a very specific manner. Because of this, we put all of our discomforts (mental and physical) into the same category. The label may be accurate, but it could lead us to forget…
Diastasis recti or abdominal separation is a gap between the abdominal muscles. It happens when the muscles lose their tension and damage the tissue that keeps them together. The human body is made up of several organs that are divided…
Do you suffer from skin spots? To understand what skin spots are and where they come from, first we’ll have to look at what your skin is. Skin is the largest organ in your body and it covers it completely. It…