Family Health

For most women, getting and doing things on their way can be twice as hard. Many of them think that everything they do comes with a price. There are times when they feel like life's unfair because they need to double their effort on everything. This is especially true when you're a mom. You always […]

When you think of the digestive system, there are probably a number of internal parts that come to your mind: the stomach, the liver, and the intestines. The large intestine, also called the colon, is an essential part of the digestive system, responsible for reabsorbing fluids and preparing waste products from the body for elimination.

Are you suffering from dry, tangled, and frizzy hair? You might be doing something wrong with how you manage it. Most women treat their hair as their crowning glory. That’s why they spend hundreds of dollars to get the latest shampoos and hair care products to help maintain their hair health. But certain hair habits

Hip impingement is a structural dysfunction of the hip, which can happen to anyone, no matter what age. Typically, the rounded crown of the person’s thigh bone (femoral head) connects directly to the hip socket (acetabular socket). Both parts connect so smoothly that the femoral head almost glides within the cavity. A delicate layer of

Dental enamel is the hardest known substance in the human body. This is vital for dental health, and all steps should be taken to maintain its strength and integrity. In so doing, the inner dental layers are protected from harsh elements that would cause their breakdown. Compromised dental enamel will also lead to the entry of dangerous

One of the benefits you can enjoy as an adult is the fact that you need not have to witness your baby teeth fall off because, by the time you finish primary school, you already have your full set of permanent teeth. However, not everyone is lucky to have their third molar. In fact, it

Losing a tooth can be quite stressful (and oftentimes painful), and can also affect your confidence especially if the tooth affected is somewhere that’s very visible and part of your smile (such as the incisors, canines, and premolars). Lost teeth can also affect the jaw bone, specifically the bone supporting the tooth, which causes a

If you’re a fan of contact sports, like boxing, hockey, or basketball, you’ve probably seen your favorite players’ mouths look a bit…weird. It’s like they’re hiding something between their lips and teeth. Those are mouth guards. An issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association reported that 13 to 39 percent of all dental

Everybody knows that bad hygiene and late-night snacking on onion crisps make for “dragon breath.” But interestingly, even the religious tooth brushers and diet control freaks still get the same problem. It’s frustrating to deal with, especially because it ruins a lot of things, from self-confidence to social interactions. If you’ve been struggling with bad

Imagine you’re walking past a nice public park. There are enough clouds and breezes that the day is comfortable instead of stifling. Some kids are playing soccer on the grass, darting after the ball. It’s a perfect day for your walk around the park. Suddenly, one of the kids kicks the ball too hard and,