Anabolic steroids are synthetic hormones chemically similar to testosterone and are associated with muscle growth. Steroids are a controlled substance in many countries, and for good reason. Despite the health benefits of steroid use, when taken as prescribed by a physician for conditions such as anemia or reduced muscle mass and weight loss brought on by illness or injury, misuse and overuse of many steroids is widespread.
Most often the media report on steroid abuse among professional athletes, but illegal consumption of anabolic steroids is not confined to sports celebrities. Young men and women obsessed with improving their body image
Effects of Respect
by TJ Davis May 10th, 2010 | Aging
Elder care facilities nationwide, from nursing homes to assisted living residences, are designed to provide assistance for elderly clients who need partial to total personal care. Well-enforced guidelines are in place for the physical care and treatment of elders in such facilities, and many of these homes are dedicated to providing a place for their residents to live out their lives as independently as possible, with dignity and respect.
But despite their best intentions, many elder care workers may not be providing the level of respect they think they are. It is quite common for nursing facility staff to address
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But despite their best intentions, many elder care workers may not be providing the level of respect they think they are. It is quite common for nursing facility staff to address
Vitamin Focus: C
by Louise May 7th, 2010 | Vitamins
You see it boasted on orange juice cartons and fruit snack packs: "Contains 100% Vitamin C in each serving!" But how much vitamin C is this, and what does it do?
What is it and what does it do? Vitamin C is ascorbic acid. It is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for the production of collagen. Collagen is found in many forms and used in many parts of the body, including cartilage and connective tissues (of our organs, bones, teeth, tendons, ligaments, etc.). It's just about everywhere! In addition to that, it can be beneficial to take it along
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What is it and what does it do? Vitamin C is ascorbic acid. It is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for the production of collagen. Collagen is found in many forms and used in many parts of the body, including cartilage and connective tissues (of our organs, bones, teeth, tendons, ligaments, etc.). It's just about everywhere! In addition to that, it can be beneficial to take it along
Seeing Shadows
by TJ Davis May 3rd, 2010 | Vision
Shadows in your vision can be a difficult thing to describe to your ophthalmologist. Different types of shadows can be associated with very different vision issues. For example, serious but common conditions, such as age-related macular degeneration, which can lead to partial or complete loss of central vision, may include a gradual full-vision darkening, sort of like the effect of peering through a sheer dark veil.
Retinal detachment, which most often results from vitreous fluid pulling away from and tearing the retina - and more rarely from injury, can bring about similar visual shadowing, but also may cause dark spots
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Retinal detachment, which most often results from vitreous fluid pulling away from and tearing the retina - and more rarely from injury, can bring about similar visual shadowing, but also may cause dark spots