Blood pressure is the force that the blood exerts on the veins and arteries while it circulates through the body. We express the measurement of blood pressure as a ratio, such as 120/80 mmHg. The first number is the pressure exerted when blood is pumped into the arteries as the heart muscle contracts (systolic pressure). The second number is the pressure exerted on the arteries while the heart muscle relaxes (diastolic pressure).
Some pets are by nature more anxious and fearful than others. They are easily startled, tend to be afraid of new or unfamiliar situations and settings and may even be quite shy in temperament.
Having a baby is a pivotal and life-changing event in one’s life – for both women and men. While some couples seem to become pregnant at the ‘drop of a hat’, for others the quest to bring new life into the world can be less than easy (to say the least!). Many factors can contribute to the delicate issue of conception, and while some couples prefer to leave creation up to fate, others may start on a long and arduous journey to conception, trying a multitude of different fertility treatments. If you and your partner are struggling to conceive, there are certain fertility and pregnancy problems to consider.
Both genetic and hormonal factors contribute to male genital development. If the fetus is genetically predisposed or if hormonal production from the testes is compromised during gestation (or during puberty) genital development disorders can occur.
Bloody stools often occur as a result of something that does not agree with your dog or cats stomach such as spoiled food, table scraps, garbage or road kill. Allergies to certain foods, a change in regular diet, ingesting poisons and toxins or a reaction to drugs may also cause blood-tinged stools. Other causes of bloody stools include digestive related disorders such as diarrhea, colitis, inflammatory bowel disorder (IBD), stomach ulcer, pancreatitis as well as intestinal parasites. In addition, bloody stools may also be associated with, viral, fungal or bacterial infections, liver or kidney failure and cancer.
Understanding the sleep cycle is important to ensure that you get a peaceful, sounder sleep. When you sleep, your sleep goes in cycles between rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep. REM sleep is a basically a light sleep where you will most likely awaken. In REM, you do most of your dreaming and your body does not move much, heart rate increases and your eyes move back and forth. In NREM your body slows down to prepare you for your deepest sleep.
Your body has a great deal to do during pregnancy. Sometimes the changes taking place will cause irritation or discomfort, and on occasions they may seem quite alarming. There is rarely any need for alarm but you should mention anything that is worrying you to your doctor or midwife.
Although it may not seem like it, a cough is a protective action by the body in healthy individuals. It is an involuntary reflex initiated by two classes of nerves with endings in the lungs. Coughing is an action the body takes to get rid of substances irritating the air passages, and a cough is usually started to clear a build-up of phlegm (mucus) in the trachea. When a person coughs, air may move through this passage at up to 300 MPH.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that can be most debilitating if left untreated. As the name suggests, OCD is characterized by compulsive actions, practices and thoughts which are experienced to such an extent that they interfere significantly with the wellbeing of the individual. This disorder can have devastating effects on occupational, psychological and social functioning. Teen OCD is devastating for the teenager suffering from the disorder and for his family.
It is perfectly natural to lose your temper sometimes. Many situations and circumstances arise in everyday life that will anger, irritate and frustrate you, and often you will find it difficult to control your emotions. When you feel overwhelmed by rage, your muscles tense, heart rate increases, breath becomes shorter and faster and temples start pounding.
After our family, nothing comes closer to stroking our heartstrings than our pets. Both felines and canines are the favorites for most folks. But for our discussion today, we are going to help you determine whether you have a healthy dog.
Adult ADHD is a neurological brain disorder that presents itself as a persistent pattern of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity that is more frequent and severe than is typically observed in individuals at the same level of mental development.
Although a horse hoof looks like a tough structure, a horses hooves are very sensitive. A horses hooves may become cracked and leave the hoof vulnerable to further damage. While some cracks are superficial, others can rapidly worsen damaging sensitive hoof structures beneath the hardened outer covering of the hoof.
