Monthly Archives: February 2014

Heart disease, with high blood pressure as a key risk factor, is the leading cause of death among U.S. women. Younger women who have a heart attack and women without classic symptoms of a heart attack (no chest pain or … Continue reading →

The consumption of alcohol is a socially accepted past time. From happy hours to family gatherings, it is common for adults who are of age to toss back a few while enjoying the company of their friends, family or peers. … Continue reading →

Eating disorders are something that many people struggle with. While some people have eating disorders for a short period of time, others may suffer from them for most of their lives. Anorexia nervosa is one type of eating disorder that … Continue reading →

source unknown Clinical Definition Schizophrenia is a chronic and disabling mental illness. Those affected may report hearing voices that others do not hear, believe people are reading their minds or controlling their thoughts, and may feel as if strangers are … Continue reading →

What Is It? When a person is overweight and if their Body Mass Index (BMI) measures over 30, the person is considered obese. The Body Mass Index is a scale that calculates obesity by measuring a ratio between height and … Continue reading →