
Waking with Bloodshot Eyes
Do you wake up with blood shot eyes? You could be suffering from “Dry Eye Syndrome” or Blepharitis.” Our eyes need tears to stay healthy and comfortable. If your eyes do not produce enough tears, it is called dry eye. Dry eye is also when your eyes do not make the right type of tears. Dry eyes is a common condition that occurs when your tears aren't able to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. Tears can be inadequate for many reasons. For example, dry eyes may occur i

Body Mass Index
Have you ever heard the term Body Mass Index or BMI? Do you have Any idea what it is? Don’t feel bad. You’re not alone. BMI, an estimation of body fat that can be calculated using a person's height and weight. Health care professionals use BMI, as well as advanced body composition tools, including special X-ray machines, to assess their patients' risk factors for certain weight-related health conditions. Understanding Weight: BMI & Body Fat The number you see when you step on

Goosebumps!
When was the last time your hair stood up on the back of your neck? Ever wonder why? Goosebumps and your neck hair standing on end are sibling responses, so to speak, caused by fear, low temperatures, stress, or other extreme emotions or conditions. They are both caused by contractions of miniature muscles (attached to each hair) that create a shallow depression on the skin surface. In turn, the surrounding area protrudes causing both bumps on your skin and the hair on your a

Snoring...zzZZz......ZZZZ!!
Are you a snorer? Ever wake yourself up in the middle of the night? Do people actually sleep in the other room because of your nighttime sound effects? About half of adults.snore at some point in their lives. Snoring is more common in men, alth though many women snore. It appears to run in families and becomes more common as you get older. About 40 percent of adult men and 24 percent of adult women are habitual snorers. Men become less likely to snore after the age of 70. Sno