Physical Contributors to Stress: Dental Hygiene It is important to note that, just like with personal hygiene, proper dental hygiene is important for not only the health of teeth, but also the health of the whole body. Dental Disease: The human mouth contains...
Physical Contributors to Stress: Medications/Drugs Advancements in medications and treatments in healthcare have made a significant difference in the last couple of decades; however, many of these medications come with their own set of side effects that cannot be...
What Is Ovarian Cancer? Ovarian cancer is abnormal cell growth in the ovaries, located in the woman’s pelvis, where egg cells (ova) are produced. Because of its central location in the pelvis, there can be a wide variety of causes and symptoms. It can be diagnosed...
How Does Sleep Affect by General Performance? Although it is common wisdom that sleep is important for our overall health, we often downplay the significance by staying up late, not having a regular sleep schedule, or allowing other things to distract us from paying...
What is an Orthosis? An orthosis is any artificial brace or support for the limbs or spine. These devices are designed to support or improve functional movement in a given region of the body by either decreasing pressure, or accommodating structural or biomechanical...
Muscular Systems and Anatomical Slings What is an Anatomical Sling? An anatomical, or myofascial, sling refers to a given group of muscles, fascia, and ligaments functioning together to create stability and mobility. When we refer to a given movement we often...
