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Got Anxiety?

06.05.09 | 7 Comments

College can be nerve-wracking-the unfamiliarity of the new surroundings, the pressure to make friends and the stress of exams contribute to some anxiety in almost everyone. But for some, persistent, irrational and overwhelming anxiety can make ordinary activities difficult or even impossible. These people may have an anxiety disorder, a condition that affects nearly one in 14 students. Anxiety disorders affect over 40 million American adults-18 percent of the population-and twice as many women as men. While a stressful event such as a final exam, rejection from a sports team, or a first date can cause anxiety in anyone, individuals suffering from an anxiety disorder experience chronic, intense and uncontrollable anxiety that gets in the way of normal, everyday living. While anxiety disorders can occur at any age...

Orthopaedic Posture Supports And Memory Foam

04.03.09 | 6 Comments

There are a wide variety of orthopaedic posture support aids on the market designed to help us maintain the correct posture. Whether seated or prone the maintenance of good posture is the key to momentary comfort and long term wellbeing. The lumbar and cervical regions of the body are the areas under the greatest strain. Here the spinal curves and the muscles that support them are under persistent pressure aggravated by inadequate seating or the incorrect mattress. Remembering we are all shaped differently it is important to use the correct orthopaedic support best suited to you. The standard high-density foam mattresses and supports provide an acceptable degree of comfort but they aren t able to give you tailored support. The limitation is in the construction of the foam, standard high-density foam reacts only to...

Americans Are Out Of Focus On Proper Vision Care New Survey Shows

02.08.09 | 1 Comments

While most Americans visit their doctor annually and their dentist twice a year, a new survey shows that many adults do not prioritize, for themselves or their children, two of their most vital body parts-their eyes. The survey also reveals alarming statistics that demonstrate among certain ethnic groups, a gap between vision care knowledge and behavior, which may be preventing those who are at the greatest risk of certain eye conditions from seeking proper treatment and diagnosis. More than nine out of 10 respondents agree that maintaining proper vision is an important priority to them and three-quarters agree that taking care of their eyes is as important as other health issues, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Yet, 14 percent say they do not have a regular eye care professional and one-quarter say it...