Bad Health Habits Catch up with Us as We Age

If you have a constant ache in your lower back, you may only need to look down at your feet to see the cause. If you have flat feet, your legs and hips may be slightly out of alignment, putting stress on the lower back muscles. Here is how the little arch in your foot makes such a big difference in your body's alignment and what can be done to get rid of your back pain.

Bee stings are usually little more than an annoyance most of the time. Yes, the sting is painful for a short while, but you typically just administer some first aid and forget about it. Sometimes, however, complications can occur and things may become more serious. This article takes a closer look at some of the main complications that can develop when you are stung by a bee.  Infection  Occasionally, a skin infection may occur at the site of the sting.

If you have been diagnosed with dyslexia, you might feel alone. However,about 15% of the people in the world have this learning disability too. In spite of your learning difficulties, you can still live a rewarding life. Here are some tips for coping well and living a great life in spite of your dyslexia. Be Motivated by Others It can be helpful to think of people who have dyslexia and are still at the top of their chosen fields.

Colonoscopy tests are performed on patients for any number of reasons, mainly to determine if there is any presence of colon polyps, blockages, or colon cancer. After the age of 50, people should have one performed at least every ten years as a preventative measure and to check for any problems, since the risk of colon cancer increases after this age. If you're scheduled to have a colonoscopy, there are several things you should be aware of before the test date arrives.

If your toddler isn't speaking well or doesn't have the number or words he or she should have by a certain age, talk with your pediatrician about a referral to an audiologist. Many children with speech delays have perfectly fine hearing, but hearing loss is one of the first things you'll want to rule out since speech is such an integral part of how you teach your child to communicate. After all, if he or she can't hear you clearly, how can your little one imitate your speech?

At the top of your spine, where it connects with your skull, is a complicated arrangement of muscles and nerves. Persistent stress to this area, such as working at a desk with your head bent down, can inflame the muscles and irritate the nerves. A sudden stop in your car while your head is turned slightly can also stretch those neck muscles. This can cause inflammation of the muscles days after the injury.

After having a stroke, you may experience a very sudden and dramatic shift in your quality of life. Your body will likely not function the way it originally did and the difficulties you face may make it harder to overcome feelings of depression. But regardless of the extent to where your stroke has negatively impacted your life, there are usually ways you can improve your quality of life. Continue to Engage in Aerobic Exercise