Study Says Cell Phones Raise Blood Pressure, Yoga Brings It Down
Enid Burns for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online New research has identified a number of triggers that raise and lower blood pressure, such as talking on cell phones and doing yoga, respectively. High blood pressure, also known as...
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A very important element in healthy vibrant skin is an adequate supply of collagen, as skin's quality and structure come from collagen. Aging skin loses collagen, and this contributes to wrinkles and drooping so Sublime Beauty® offers a new refreshing Collagen Serum to replenish skin. St. Petersburg, FL (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 After water, collagen is the most important structural substance in the body. Collagen is a protein making up 75% of our skin, and is used by the body to...
According to court documents, on April 5, 2013 a Pennsylvania woman filed a lawsuit in St. Clair County Circuit Court alleging that the makers of Fosamax made exaggerated claims of the drug’s benefits. In light of this news, AttorneyOne, a recognized authority on law, informs that they are now providing advice, including how to get in contact with legal counsel, to people potentially affected by Fosamax side effects. San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 AttorneyOne.com, a recognized...
New Collagen Facial and Body Masks Parsippany, NJ (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 BEACH BUM TANNING & AIRBRUSH SALON, Parsippany, NJ: Beach Bum Tanning one of the East Coast's largest tanning & airbrush salon chains, is debuting Facial & Body Masks to their corporately owned salons in the Tri- State area. Beach Bum Tanning will be introducing four facial and five body masks that customers can use in the comfort of their salons during a Fit Body Wrap, Massage or Eyelash Extension...
The Texas Thyroid Institute is proud to announce a “meet and greet” and book signing with Dr. Ridha Arem on Saturday May 18, 2013 at 11:00AM at Barnes and Noble River Oaks. Houston, TX (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 On Saturday May 18, 2013 at 11:00 AM world-renowned endocrinologist and Houston thyroid doctor, Dr. Ridha Arem will be at Barnes and Noble River Oaks to sign copies of his recently released book, The Thyroid Solution Diet. Dr. Arem has treated thousands of patients successfully for...
Degenerative changes to the area of the spinal disc that absorbs most of shock felt with compression, known as the nucleus pulposus, has been demonstrated and reversed in a diabetic mouse model, according to a new study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. New York, NY (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 Degenerative changes to the area of the spinal disc that absorbs most of the shock felt with compression, known as the nucleus pulposus, has been demonstrated and reversed...
Top athletes, local heroes and business leaders come together for fundraiser. CHARLOTTE, N.C., (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 Charlotte’s top professional athletes and local heroes are set to share the spotlight with children served by the Muscular Dystrophy Association at the annual Charlotte Muscle Team® event on Tuesday, May 21 at Bank of America Stadium from 6-10 p.m. Charlotte Muscle Team is a unique social event that pairs top professional athletes and local heroes, including military...
New research indicates that women’s reproductive function may be tied to their immune status. Previous studies have found this association in human males, but not females. The study appears in the American Journal of Human Biology. An animal’s energetic resources must be carefully allocated, said University of Illinois anthropology professor Kathryn Clancy, who led the new research. The body’s first priority is maintenance, which includes tasks inherently related to survival,...
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A report released earlier this month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls allergy rates among U.S. children an "epidemic." According to the study, 5.1 percent of children suffer from food allergies while 12.5 percent are sensitive to skin allergies. Some of these allergies can be deadly, shining light on the increased need to shield children from a variety of allergens. Dr. Sakina Bajowala, an allergist from the...
BOSTON, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TechAtlas Group has announced the release of the latest update for their competitive landscape map for the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) market. This particular landscape highlights over 90 international companies with drugs and devices currently on the market and in development addressing CKD and its sequelae. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130517/NE16011LOGO ) Topics include: hypertension - renal denervation diabetic nephropathy...
Celebrating a new silhouette requires a different approach to fashion, says Denver plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Buford DENVER, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the most enjoyable aspects of breast augmentation is shopping for new clothes after the procedure. However, Dr. Gregory Buford says that while women may finally have the silhouette they have long wanted, the styles they wore in the past may not be the most flattering to their new body type. By following a few...
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Muscle is soft tissue that is filled with protein filaments that manipulates the shape of a cell which can help with posture, movement and functions of other organs in the body such as the lungs and heart as well as the digestive tract. Formation and Orientation There are three different types of muscle tissues; skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles. Skeletal muscle is used to hold together and monitor skeletal movements. Posture is mainly controlled by skeletal muscles located along...
The liver is the organ in charge of processing, neutralizing and excreting certain secretions for the metabolic processes. Formation and Orientation The liver is considered to be both the largest internal organ and the largest gland in the human body. It is situated just below the diaphragm, to the right of the stomach and on top of the gallbladder. There are two ways blood can travel to and from the liver: the hepatic artery and the portal vein. The hepatic artery carries blood solely...
The large intestine is the organ that follows the small intestine but is the last part of the digestive tract before the waste leaves the body. Formation and Orientation The small intestine is on average about five feet long. It is composed of four distinct structural parts; the cecum, colon, and anus. The cecum is the part of the large intestine that comes first. It is separated into three parts. The taeniae coli are three bands of smooth muscle. The haustra are bulges caused by...
Kidneys are the organs in the body that regulate blood pressure, electrolytes, acid-base homeostasis and other homeostatic functions. Formation and Orientation Kidneys can be found in the abdominal cavity, one on each side of the spine in the retroperitoneum, located at the back of the abdominal cavity. Kidneys are usually 11 to 14 centimeters long, six centimeters wide and four centimeters thick. The parenchyma of the kidney is made up of the renal cortex and the renal medulla....
1. vitreous body 2. ora serrata 3. ciliary muscle 4. ciliary zonules 5. canal of Schlemm 6. pupil 7. anterior chamber 8. cornea 9. iris 10. lens cortex 11. lens nucleus 12. ciliary process 13. conjunctiva 14. inferior oblique muscle 15. inferior rectus muscle 16. medial rectus muscle 17. retinal arteries and veins 18. optic disc 19. dura mater 20. central retinal artery 21. central retinal vein 22. optic nerve 23. vorticose vein 24. bulbar sheath 25. macula 26. fovea 27. sclera 28....
