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Tennis elbow, known medically as lateral epicondylitis of the elbow, occurs due to a small tear in the tendon(s) on the outside of the elbow that attach the forearm muscles to the elbow joint. The micro tear and subsequent development of the damaged tissue is due to forceful and repetitive forearm use. Tennis elbow by […]

Before babies learn to talk in a real language, their parent’s native tongue, they babble and coo, playing with sound. That’s baby talk, and baby talk sounds similar the world over. But when will you hear your baby’s first words? Critical milestones for a baby learning to talk happen in the first three years of

Some of us can attest to the admittedly unhealthy benefits of rushing a deadline with only an hour to spare as it somehow pushes you to produce your best work. But what people conveniently leave out is the constant headaches, lethargy, and generally high levels of irritation due to the lack of sleep. Did you

Nephrolithiasis, or more commonly known as kidney stones, are hard crystalline minerals formed in the kidney or urinary tract. At some point in their life, one in 20 people develop kidney stones at one point their lifetime. There are four types of kidney stones. They come in different sizes and forms, from as small as

Glaucoma results from a damage to the optic nerve. Usually the damage is from increased pressure in the eye. The damage to the eye is irreversible and glaucoma can lead to blindness. The most common form, open-angle glaucoma, generally appears in middle age and seems to have a genetic component. In this type of glaucoma,

All athletes, from professional ones to casual weekenders are at risk of a back or neck injury. Excessive strain, especially on the lower back or lumbar spine, is generally common for athletes and might possibly lead to instances of back pain, and in some cases severe. While it’s virtually impossible to completely prevent any medical

Eating fish like mackerel and salmon which are abundant in Omega-3 fatty acids can help to slow down the effects of early and late stage macular degeneration, according to a 2008 study by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Age-related macular degeneration is a chronic irreversible medical condition that can result in the

Singing and music play an important role in our culture. You’ll find music present in many aspects of our lives: theater, television, movies, worship, holidays, celebrations, and government and military ceremonies. But none is as important as how we use music with our children. From birth, parents instinctively use music to calm and soothe children,

Adults usually have 32 teeth. Wisdom teeth are the last molar on both sides of the upper and lower jaws. They are the last type of teeth to appear, usually in your late teens or early twenties. However, usually our jaws are not able to fit all 32 teeth; at most 28. If there is

Admit it. Brushing your teeth is so second nature. You barely think about it but doing it is key for a healthy mouth. It can help you avoid problems like cavities and gum disease. Sharpen your skills with these easy-to-follow tips: Choose the Right Tool Just any old toothbrush may not be the one for