Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Hands and Fingers
Although the wear-and-tear type of arthritis, or osteoarthritis, is much more common than rheumatoid arthritis, both frequently affect the hands.
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Swimming After a Tonsillectomy
A tonsillectomy is not fun at the best of times, but at least it gets kids get a free week or so off school. The bad news is if those kids love swimming, they'll have to spend that free time on dry land. The affected area needs extra time to heal properly, so swimming right away not an option.
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High Thyroid Symptoms
The thyroid gland produces hormones that have various effects on the body. These hormones are called T3 and T4 for short, but T3 is the more actively available form and T4 is turned into T3 where necessary. At a normal level of production, the thyroid hormones help regulate many of the body's metabolic activities.
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Names of the Bones in the Human Leg & Arm
In both the arms and the legs, the half closest to the body has one strong, thick, long bone. The other half of the arm or leg, the part farthest from the body, has two thinner bones. There are 206 bones in the entire human body, so the skeletal structure of the legs and arms are actually quite simple.
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What Are the Health Benefits of Being Physically Fit?
Some people bounce out of bed, throw on their running gear and joyfully gambol down the road for their morning exercise. Others hit the snooze button and drag themselves into the gym if they can, feeling sorry for themselves all the while.
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