Searching the Internet can be a huge exercise in frustration. Hit a search engine, type in a phrase, and you’re bound to end up with page after page of useless results.
You can overcome the problem if you learn how to conduct an effective search in a hurry. Read the rest of this entry »
In examining the “state of the market” of today’s health and fitness industry, it is easy to determine that health, wellness and fitness facilities are “popping up” everywhere. In addition to clubs, spas and recreation centers across the nation, it is not unusual to see fitness facilities in hotels, parks, apartments and even airports. With this explosion of facilities and equipment, consumers (or potential new members), have a much greater choice in determining how to spend their money, and which fitness operation will best serve their needs. Read the rest of this entry »
Visit the best preserved Greek temples in the world in a legendary Roman city…
Most people have heard the tragic stories of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the Roman cities destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 BCE (before common era). Paestum, their ancient neighbor, has not received as much space in the history textbooks nor the travel guides though it is no less deserving. It is in fact a very significant archeological site today and during it’s golden age it was much more important than Pompeii. However, it did not have a glorious death that made its neighbors famous; it just faded away. Read the rest of this entry »
Below is descriptions of the most frequently used prenatal tests. For more information, remember to ask your physician to explain both benefits and risks in greater detail.
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Leading dermatologists’ have warned us about the impending damage that can result from over exposing our skin to the sun’s UV rays. We will age more quickly by drying out and repeatedly burning the skin, break down our immune system, and ultimately suffer from the misery of skin cancer. Read the rest of this entry »
Q.What’s the difference between endoscopy and panendoscopy?
A.In an endoscopy, also known as an upper endoscopy or esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), doctors insert a tube called an endoscope into the patient’s mouth and down into the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. Read the rest of this entry »
Q.My dad is almost 75. A blood test this week showed a PSA level of 20. He was referred to a urologist, who told him that his prostate is not enlarged, but this could be indicative of prostate cancer. He is to have a biopsy. Read the rest of this entry »
Proceed With Caution
Dr. Kathleen Berkowitz, a Southern California-based obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in high-risk pregnancies, cautions expectant mothers to take a closer look at the study’s findings before diving headlong into a weight gain regimen in hopes of producing a larger baby.
Pregnancy is a time of unparalleled growth, when the curves of a woman’s figure become exaggerated, and her womb expands several times its normal size to make room for the life taking shape inside. While some women barely tip the scales over the course of nine months, others lug around dozens of extra pounds, and some nearly double their pre-pregnancy weight. Read the rest of this entry »