Health
Traumatic Brain Injuries and Memory Loss
Alan Haburchak asked: Depictions of head-injury patients in movies and television almost always show the patient experiencing some type of amnesia, or memory loss. Indeed, memory loss is the most common cognitive side effect of a severe traumatic brain injury. In patients with a milder TBI, memory loss is still one of the most common symptoms. And the more severe the patient’s memory loss is, the more severe the brain damage is likely to be.Temporary Memory Loss and TBISome traumatic brain injury-related amnesia is temporary; such patients are usually unable to recall what happened directly before, during and after their accidents. This is often caused by edema, or a swelling of the brain in response to the damage it sustained. Because the brain is pressed against the skull, parts that were not injured are still not able to work. As the swelling goes down, the patient’s memory returns, often slowly over a period of weeks, months or even years. Temporary memory loss may also be an emotional response to the stress of the event that caused the TBI.Other, less common, types of memory loss stemming from traumatic brain injury are fixed. These result from damage to the nerves and axons [...]
Sort Your Computer Furniture, Stay Fitter!
Mick Madigan asked: Computer furniture – what you have at our computer workstation -can if correctly selected and set up, help you avoid painful musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), and stay healthier and fitter at your PC.It’s not hard to do especially when you consider that a bad computer furniture arrangement will, even in the short term: create and maintain a distorted or unhealthy posture while using the computer. give you inadequate lower back support, creating aches and pains later. force you into staying in one position too long, which would be another recipe for strain and muscular tension. make you stretch bend and twist unecessarily. So what features should your screen, desk, keyboard, mouse and chair have to keep you feeling good?Your monitor should: swivel, tilt and elevate. Fit an extra adjustable stand to adjust the height if need be. Or replace it. be positioned so the top line of the monitor is not higher than your eyes or not lower than 20° below the horizon of your eyes or field of vision be at the same level and near the document holder (if you use one). be between 20 to 25 inches (50-56 cm) away from your face Your keyboard [...]
How you Can Benefit From Using Medical Practice Management Software
Cassie Netherfield asked: Medical practice management software is available to let your practice run more smoothly by offering services like organizing patient data, billing and insurance payments, and setting up meetings, to name a few. While some are buying MPM software for the first time, some are looking for software that fulfills the HIPAA or Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.It’s a very big decision to purchase medical practice management software and one that has to be paid attention to. If the ideal software has been chosen, you will notice that productivity improves and employees are more efficient, resulting in improvement in the quality of care given to patients and decreasing the chances of fatal mistakes occuring. It can also mean long-term cost savings. Doctors have easier access to data, and insurance claims are paid quicker when done electronically.The software should be in fulfillment of HIPAA requirements. The second factor that you should consider is the user-friendliness of the system. Though numerous good features are available, doctors and employees may have difficulty handling the system. This can be a big stumbling block that may waste time and resources rather than improving efficiency. The best way to be sure that the [...]
The Health Benefits of Memory Foam Mattresses
S. Michael Windsor asked: The Health Benefits of Memory Foam MattressesWhat are the health benefits to sleeping on memory foam? Memory foam can help individuals by providing benefits such as pressure point relief and helping individuals suffering from sleep apnea. The secret of memory foam lies within its capability to conform to the person’s body using NASA technology released to the public only in the last decade.First, the major component of memory foam is its ability to conform to the sleeper’s body. This is caused by the temperature sensitive material the mattress is made of which adjusts to your body in reference to body heat and weight. The memory foam material actually softens as it warms up creating a wonderful sleeping position. This sleeping position allows a person to achieve a better night’s sleep without as much pain or soreness as those areas tend to get more fevered than others, plus the memory foam material will displace the pressure through the rest of the person’s body. The sleep position this contouring also provides is an ideal position to assist with proper spinal alignment when lying down. When your back is properly aligned when sleeping, the results are less soreness and [...]
Weight Loss Software, the Perfect Weight Coach
James Owens asked: Are you wanting to lose weight? Want to be in charge of your health and fitness? Then it is time to start a new weight loss program combined with nutrition coaching. The new system is not some new diet fad or workout video, but a weight loss and nutrition personal coach. The new system that lets you take charge is weight loss software.Weight loss software is a convenient tool that supports you with your weight loss goals. You are able to set your goals, motivate yourself and track your progress. This type of software will benefit you in many ways, not the least of which is keeping you on task.Using weight loss software as your guide is a great way to stay on tarck. You can personalize it with your own specific goals and then proceed to track your progress. You can stay motivated because you actually have a reminder right there, showing you where you want to go and tracking where you’ve been.Have you dieted before? Have you failed before? Rest assured that you are not alone. You don’t have to have the same negative experience this time around though. By choosing to come at your [...]
Weight Loss Gimmicks And Gadgets Demolished
Matt Maresca asked: There have been a number of gimmicks, gadgets, and fads that have become popular in the so-called “health-craze” that has taken place in recent years. You know what I’m talking about, that health-craze that has led our society to deeper levels of poor health and obesity. Some craze that is!We’ve seen hundreds of diets surfacing in the past few years with a few becoming very popular. These diets range from low-carb to high carb, from high protein to low fat, from calorie restricted to fasting and liquid diets, etc. Anyone who has had an idea for a diet and been able to present some kind of scientific study to support its claims has been able to profit by going after desperate consumers.Is that what I’m doing with my program?No, absolutely not. I am actually doing the exact opposite. I do not want to create a craze or a frenzy surrounding my program. What I’m looking to do is bring an end to all the fads and all the trials and tribulations. I want to bring about some stability to those looking to shed some pounds of bodyfat. I’m looking to transform lives and make it simple to [...]
Physical Causes for Deficiency in Memory
Reevas Austin asked: Chronic illness Weak constitution of the body Physical uneasiness Overwhelming disease Not physically fit Lack of vision or eyesight People who are healthy, physically fit and energetic will have a good memory.Health should be taken care of.Due to family troubles and circumstances also memory is affected.Because one cannot concentrate on once work. Loan repayment, daughter not yet married, son not found a good job and search worries lead a person to loose memory.Poor finance is one of the major cases of poor memory or lack of memory. One who is short of money may find it very difficult to pay attention to the other matters. The memory of such a man will fail. Sometimes his mind becomes completely blank. A person has to solve his financial problem. He must become financially sound. Worry is the enemy of the memory.Few tips to improve memory1. Get rid of worries. Worries are not the solution to our problems.2. Be happy3. Have optimistic ideas4. Avoid over eating5. Do exercise – Yoga is better for better mind and memory.6. Have self respect7. Do not have inferiority complex – it is detrimental to memory8. Show devotion to work9. Be enthusiastic10. Engage in some [...]
Adult ADD: Memory Blues?
Tellman Knudson And Stephanie Frank asked: If you have adult ADD, your memory may tend to be faulty. Your brain may tend to be real creative, and so sometimes you’ll be so lost in your own thoughts and have no memory of things that happen to you. No memory of things that people said, no memory of things that people did, no memory of places that you’ve even gone to visit when people are referencing it, until they mention just the right thing.Does this embarrass you? Don’t let it! Realize the problem. You may be busy looking toward the future and so, you may not need to spend time looking back.That’s a personal choice, of course, and it’s a way of dealing with your ADD. And you have to realize that if your brain is spinning at the speed of light, paying attention to many things all at the same time, some of that stuff just isn’t going to stick.So if you are an ADDer who has memory and recall problems, there are two things that you can do. The first thing is be okay with it. The second thing is, you can learn specific techniques in order to help [...]
How To Choose Home Blood Pressure Monitor
Armughan Riaz asked: There are many varieties and types of home blood pressure monitors (HBPM). Purchasing a blood pressure monitor is a great way to keep track of your blood pressure; however, choosing one can be confusing. The choice is personal and usually based on::Accuracy, Ease of use, Cost, Type of cuff, Memory and printing options. It is important to choose one you are comfortable with. This article will give you some tips and information to choose best BP monitor for you.Home blood pressure monitors are basically of 3 types, Mercury column, aneroid and Digital Blood pressure monitors.Mercury HBPMs:Seen in Doctor’s Office. They are the most accurate, yet most difficult to use. They use a stethoscope to detect the sounds in the arteries.Aneroid HPBMs-are the second most reliable. Aneroid monitors range in price from about $20 to $30. These also require using a stethoscope – which is included in this particular model. They are lightweight, portable, and affordable. Experts from the American Society of Hypertension recommend this type and say that these are the most inexpensive monitors and little can go wrong with them. Aneroid models can be difficult to use, and may require training by a doctor or health [...]
How to Sit at Your Computer for Hours Without Pain
Bruce Humphries asked: How long can you sit at your computer without hurting? Thirty minutes? Sixty minutes? Sitting for prolonged periods with poor body positioning can be very fatiguing. Over time, the fatigued area becomes strained and pain sets in.With a correctly configured workstation you should be able to sit for hours without hurting your back, neck, arms, or wrists. Below are the recommendations I give my patients to help them achieve correct ergonomics or body positioning.Choosing a well-designed office chair is an essential step in achieving good computer ergonomics. A good chair will preserve and support the natural curves of your back. In the neck and low back the spine curves in, and in the middle back the spine curves out. To perform well the contour of the chair’s back should match the curves of your back. (See the “Good vs. bad computer posture” drawing by clicking on the link in the resource box.) This support keeps you from slouching when you sit.A taller seat back is better than a shorter one. The lower portion of the seat back should support your lower back’s inward curve, and the upper portion should support your middle back’s outward curve.Sit all the [...]
Computer Desk Furniture – is it a Good Investment?
Paul Zayer asked: We all like to save money of course but sometimes you have to be careful. Aside from the PC you buy, your investment in computer desk furniture is one of the most important purchases that you will make. Although you might be tempted to buy discount office furniture, this is a grave mistake. Home office furniture must be of the highest quality for many reasons. First of all, you spend a lot of time every day at your computer. Even if you do not work in computer jobs, chances are that you are hooked up to the Internet. Most people check their e-mail at least twice a day, and use the computer for looking up directions, finding restaurants, and a large variety of other purposes. For this reason, you have to make sure that you have the appropriate home office furniture. Not only must it be stylish and well made, but it also must be comfortable. Still, above all, it must be rightly designed for your body mechanics.There is a whole list of guidelines for correct placing and sizing of computer desk furniture. Many people have bad posture habits. If you’re sitting at your computer furniture desk [...]
The Mystery of Human Memory
Bertil Hjert asked: Memory is an integral part of human life. This can be defined as one’s potential to store, retain and consistently retrieve information. For years, experts in the field of medical science have been studying and researching to find ways to enhance memory.A lot has gone into the study of how human memory works. Experts feel that the more you learn about your memory, the better understanding you can develop in order to improve it.There are several things we don’t forget in our lives such as our crucial school days, summer holidays, some of the tales by granny, the scent of earth when it rains, first love and a lot more. These are the memories that make our life happier.There are also certain bad memories associated to our lives and we tend to store them in our brain for a long long time. These memories are some of the experiences that allow you to be a different person.In modern times, experts believe that memory is complex. The memory of anything in your life or day to day activities can be referred to as a ‘complex constructive power’. Everyone possesses one. These are certain impressions coming from a pattern [...]
Never Lose your Marbles: What to Avoid to Prevent Memory Loss
Sharon Bell asked: When you were a kid, losing your marbles can be easily resolved by buying new ones from the nearest hobby or kids’ shop. But as you grow older, losing your marbles becomes a little more complicated as it could mean losing your brain power or memory. Memory loss can be a very challenging situation.Imagine forgetting where the car keys are, your bank teller’s name, your meeting schedule or the date of your wedding anniversary, and these are just for starters. It can get worse as you can also forget even your name and your whole life’s yesteryears. Here are some of the most common factors that can shrink your memory and to which you should always keep an eye out for.StressResearch has shown the link between emotional problems that lead to stress and loss of memory; in fact, there have been cases where temporary amnesia may occur. A person suffering from tremendous emotional stress may prevent that person to remember important personal information like birthday, address, and even full name. Nevertheless, this type of amnesia can often heal on its own.Use Of MedicationsIf you are taking a boxful of medicines each day, there is a good chance [...]
Short Term Memory – What Is It And How Does It Work?
Madonna Jeffries asked: Firstly it is important that we define what we actually mean by the term ‘memory’. In very simplistic terms this is the human mind’s ability and capacity to ‘sort, store and retain as well as subsequently retrieve or recollect certain pieces of information’.To aid you in your understanding of the human mind and how the memory functions within it work, it is important to know that in effect the human mind has three distinctly different types of memory. These three categories being, the short term memory, long term memory and also sensory memory. Each of these classifications work together in unison and are also categorized to reflect the way certain types of information are stored. They differ in that they deal with the duration the information is actually stored and also as to the methods by which the stored information is subsequently retrieved and used.Recall From A Few Seconds AgoIn essence short term memory is that type of memory that allows us to recall information regarding things we have seen, heard or experienced just a few seconds ago or even from as long as a minute past. It is usual for short term memory to allow storage [...]
Can Memory Loss Be Linked To Aspartame
Darrell Miller asked: New research presented at the November meeting of Society for Neuroscience in New Orleans suggests NutraSweet (or aspartame) could be linked to aspartame consumption. Researchers at a University in Fort Worth, Texas believe aspartame consumed in excess could cause certain kinds of memory loss.Ninety students were studied and interviewed in one study. In this study their use of aspartame and memory problems were documented. The results, those that consumed aspartame regularly complained of forgetfulness related to various tasks they perform on a regular basis. They would forget to perform tasks at the time the tasks were scheduled to be performed. The students’ perceptions of their memory problems have yet to be backed up with concrete test results. Researchers tested students on short term memory with quizzes which tested the student’s ability to remember lists, phone numbers, and faces. Some of the researchers argued that this was not a real life test because all the students had similar results.Head of the study Timothy Barth, PH.D., stated that measuring everyday memory is difficult to perform and recommended further research be done to test memory and behavior in subjects ingesting varying amounts of aspartame. As a result, researchers believe the [...]
Computer-aided Plastic Surgery – the Nose Clinic, South Africa
Pieter Swanepoel asked: Want to preview the likely results of your Nasal Surgery? The Nose Clinic uses advanced computer-aided technology, the Mirror 2000 system, to provide a photographic preview of the proposed Rhinoplasty outcome.This exciting, positive and co-operative process involves full-face digital photographs, taken from different angles, on a computer screen. Patients are invited to view and approve the proposed changes, even taking the photographs home before committing themselves to surgery. After all, our patients live with the results of our work.Nasal Surgery is usually conducted in hospital under general anaesthesia. But this inherently risky gas-induced procedure can have debilitating side effects. The Nose Clinic, by contrast, offers a safe, swift and pain free alternative — conscious sedation for Rhinoplasty. This form of surgical sedation for Rhinoplasty was pioneered and perfected by our expert specialist surgeon and is internationally accepted by medical experts. With conscious sedation, Rhinoplasty patients are discharged just a few hours after surgery is completed, allowing them to recover in comfort at home or in an excellent guesthouse close to the Nose Clinic. And the benefits of conscious sedation for Rhinoplasty don’t end there! Thanks to the fact that this procedure is less invasive than general anaesthetic, [...]
Eye Care for Computer Users
Status Eye Care asked: Eye care for computer usersMost of our work is done on computers, and there is usually no escape from it. It is a visually intensive task and, unfortunately, our work pressure and lifestyles do not give us the opportunity to be kind to our eyes.Which is why these tips should come in handy.Source: www.statuseyecare.comi. Know your eyesTears: The first line of defence, they also serve as lubrication by keeping the eyes moist and nourished; they also have a corrective lens function.Eyelids: Their main job is to protect your eyes from dirt, dust and harsh light.Eyelashes: A protective net for your eyes.Cornea: A refractive zone that guides light to reach the retina.Pupil: Controls the amount of light that enters your eyes.Lens: A refractive zone that also guides light into the retina.Retina and Optic Nerve: A bunch of intricate wiring that carries vision signals between your brain and eyes.ii. Exercise your eyesRegular work hours should be infused with short breaks. During such breaks, he suggests a small and easy exercise: “First, blink your eyes several times. While you keep your eyes closed, roll your eyeballs both clockwise and anticlockwise and take a deep breath. Gradually open your eyes [...]
The Benefits of Chiropractic Office Software
Thomas Morva asked: Chiropractic offices, like all other medical practices, can certainly benefit from a good office software program. Tasks such as filing, appointment scheduling and insurance claims can be done in a matter of minutes, rather than hours or days. These are among the most important reasons to purchase a high-quality program; chiropractic office software can greatly reduce the cost of office staff and increase productivity.It is vital that the chiropractic office obtain the right software program. It is in the practice’s best interest to thoroughly evaluate the office’s needs. A good way to accomplish this is to talk to the office staff and ask for their input. Since your staff will be the primary users of the software, it is imperative to find out what could assist in their most important tasks. For instance, if the practice has been having retention issues, speak to your vendor about a program that specializes in marketing and retention.After you have gathered information about the needs of the office staff, you can begin the search process. Having a good list of needs is a crucial first step in finding the right program for your office. It is suggested that you contact several [...]
Diet the High-tech Way: Fitness Club Software Provides Unparelled Tools
Karen Gates asked: Everything is high tech these days. So why not go electronic with dieting and exercise too? It’s the new hip way to reach your health and fitness goals.Originally, online dieting was designed to let you customize a weight loss plan to your own pace. Fitness equipment, low fat cookbooks, dietary supplements and vitamins, you’ve seen them all and more but if they aren’t used together in a perfectly balanced routine you may not ever see any results. Fitness gurus caught on and started providing systems that keep track of all the many aspects of dieting and more importantly what results you personally will see from using them.The prices for these memberships are low compared to most other methods of dieting. And if you’ve already spent a lot of money on fitness equipment, gym memberships, and other costly products, it will only help you maximize their use.Fitness franchises have even gotten in on it, offering fitness club software or online memberships to help you keep track of your goals and stay motivated without any extra billing. Bally fitness has one of these sites that provides its clients with meal and exercise plans as well as personal support for [...]
Oil Storage Chests: Enhancing the Shelf-lives of Essential Oil
Mercy Dorson asked: Essential oil is an inevitable ingredient in aromatherapy. With the craving for healthy and holistic well-being, people these days are keen to purchase various oils. But most of the time, a common question comes to their mind, “how long such oils can be stored”? “What is the best way to store oil?” etc. In answer, it can be said that keeping such oil in oil storage chests would be the best way.Oil storage can be of various sizes. Some are appropriate for 2-3bottles and some are for 10-12 bottles. So, whatever your requirement is, you can get an oil storage chest that will be appropriate for you. By using such storage chest, you can enhance self-lives of the oils.Usually, most of the essential oil last for 6 months to a few years. But the longevity period is very much depended on the storage process. The advantageous part of oil storage chests is that it protects oils from any sort of contamination caused by both sunlight and ambient weather. In this context, it is necessary to say that sunlight, heat and air have their own effect on essential oil. Incase, once the deterioration starts, it cannot be cured.Basswood, [...]
