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Osteoporosis is a metabolic disease characterized by bone loss and the degradation of bone structure.  It affects more than 200 million people globally and there are 10 million sufferers in America.  There are an additional 18 million people in the U.S.  who have low bone mass.  Those 28 million constitute 10% of the population, making osteoporosis something of an...

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Very few people avoid ever getting a headache, and they appear in many different ways.  They may affect the whole head or just a part.  They may be felt as anything from a dull ache to a sharp stabbing.  They can last a few minutes or a few days.  Some people feel nauseous, others don't.  Rarely do they indicate anything...

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Around 50% of children will experience at least one middle-ear infection (otitis media) before they're one year old.  By age three, it's more like two-thirds.  Otitis media is caused by a bacterial or viral infection which may arise from another condition such as a cold, and produces a buildup of fluid behind the ear drum, and inflammation...

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Car accidents are renowned for causing whiplash injuries, and these should always be taken seriously no matter how innocuous they may at first appear, because of the areas which are affected.  It should also be remembered that the effects of whiplash may take weeks or months to fully manifest, thus it cannot be assumed no problems...

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"Stress" is typically used when describing "mental stress" but in actual fact stress comes from many sources and for many reasons: mental, emotional, chemical and physical.  Job security, working too hard, not working at all, commuting, relationships, illness, worry about a loved one, lack of sleep, retirement, bereavement and moving house all can serve to create...

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The term "Whiplash" originated in 1928 to describe the result of a sudden hyperextension injury of the neck immediately followed by hyperflexion injury and the resulting damage to the surrounding muscles, ligaments and tendons.  Today we remove the "hyper" part referring to extension and flexion beyond the normal physical limits and define whiplash as an extremely...

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Participation in sports or exercise is an important step in maintaining your health.  Exercise strengthens your heart, bones, and joints and reduces stress, among many other benefits.  Unfortunately, injuries during participation in sports are all too common.  Often, these injuries occur in someone who is just taking up sports as a form of activity, doesn't use proper safety...

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For decades, osteoarthritis has been considered a part of aging.  But not anymore.  Recent research points out that older people don't have to suffer from osteoarthritic pain.  And, surprisingly, people much younger than 65 can develop osteoarthritis. What Is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA), or degenerative joint disease, affects more than 20 million Americans and is more common in women...

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A healthy spine is an often overlooked and essential part of a healthy lifestyle.  People who suffer from back pain, particularly if it is long-term, are generally less healthy than those who do not.  In fact, back pain costs are staggering not only financially, but also in terms of lost time from work and because of psychosocial...

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Stress has been called the spice of life, the common cold of the psyche, and even a socially acceptable form of mental illness.  No doubt, stress can be beneficial for example, a deadline can help us focus and become more alert and efficient.  Persistent or excessive stress, however, can undermine performance and make us vulnerable to health...

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