Article Of The Day  Health Risk Assessment Quizzes Ensure a Healthier You  Many people know to watch their weight, check their blood pressure and make careful eating choices; however, there are also other tests designed to help monitor a person’s overall health. A health risk assessment is a series of quizzes each containing targeted questions to examine a person’s risk of disease susceptibility. Well-known disease and health conditions like diabetes, thyroid, cancer and heart disease can allow users to complete these brief online quizzes, and based on the results, talk to their doctors and incorporate healthy eating and exercise habits. One of the most common factors detrimental to a healthy and disease-free lifestyle is smoking. No matter what quiz a person takes, being a smoker automatically increases a person’s risk. While it may be difficult to quit, replacing smoke breaks with brief periods of exercise several times a day can actually improve a person’s health and lower their chances of disease vulnerability, as frequent exercise is another area inventoried on a health risk assessment. A heart disease risk assessment includes questions regarding a person’s BMI (body mass index) and where the person carries his/her excess weight. This is important because while carrying excess weight is bad; having the excess weight located close to a person’s heart is more dangerous than having it lower, at hip-level. Having a family history of heart disease and experiencing high blood pressure yourself automatically increases a person’s risk of predisposition to heart disease. Ways to reduce the chance of getting heart disease are to monitor your weight, maintain blood pressure and cholesterol within acceptable limits, stop smoking and engage in daily exercise. This is in addition to keeping a healthy weight and losing belly fat. Getting cancer is a huge concern for many people, especially those with a family history of the disease. By taking an online health risk assessment, one can check for other risk factors such as eating habits that can help them make changes for the better and reduce their chances of getting this disease. Making healthy eating choices like eliminating red meat consumption and having at least three or more servings of vegetables a day significantly reduces a person’s vulnerability to the disease and helps combat another risk factor, excessive weight. Diabetes can strike at any age, but there is a health risk assessment created to help a person know whether he or she is at more risk than others for predisposition to this serious condition. Having a family history of diabetes, being over 40 years of age and having belly fat greatly increases a person’s chances of getting diabetes. Exercising daily, lowering your BMI and not smoking will help lower diabetes risk. Not as commonly known as other types of conditions, taking a quiz to determine metabolic risk is just as important as other disease conditions. Having a family history of thyroid disease definitely warrants a person to complete a metabolic health risk assessment. Gender is also important, as women are more likely to suffer from a thyroid condition, particularly those who have had a past hysterectomy. Other signs a person may have a thyroid condition include the inability to lose weight on diets while following the diet perfectly, feeling tired and fatigued even after getting a full night’s rest, and having a constant sensation of coldness while others are experiencing warmth. While many of these tell-tale signs can not be prevented, knowing what to look for can help a person inventory his or her day and meet with a doctor to discuss getting tested for thyroid conditions. With easy online health risk assessment questions, taking the time out to complete these brief quizzes can help save a person’s life by providing valuable insight about various health conditions, their risk factors and how to lower disease susceptibility. Take charge of your health and get on the road to a fitter future by completing one of these life-saving assessments today. Author Admin  Added On 2009-09-22 Rating (0)  Category Diet & Exercise    Article Categories Alternative Medicine(9) Diet & Exercise(10) Diseases(3) Drug Addiction(0) Elderly Care(3) Hospital(3) Medical Devices(33) Medical Insurance(9) Medical Treatments(15) Pregnancy & Neonatal(1) Vitamins and Supplements(0)    Latest Articles  Various types of hair loss treatment  The problem of hair loss is not new and people of different age groups suffer through this problem. We all use the term hair loss and ignore that fact that there are different categories of hair loss through which a person can suffer during any point in his life. So it is advisable that all types of hair loss should not be treated equally and one should use different methods for treating them. Before you can choose upon which method is best suitable for you, first you must know what all hair loss treatment are available in the market so that you do not miss out anything. We can basically divide hair loss treatment into two categories which are home remedies and other is clinical treatment. At any early stage home remedies can prove to be beneficial. But if you have crossed that stage then it would be better to take help from clinical methods. There are large numbers of home remedies of which you can take help of in getting rid of hair loss. Some of the home remedies are given below: After washing your hair with cold water rub the scalp with your fingers vigorously. Keep on rubbing until the scalp starts getting heated up. This process of rubbing the scalp will make the sebaceous glands active and stimulate the circulation of blood in that area. This will not only help in preventing hair fall but will also stimulate hair growth. If you have patches of baldness then onion can do well to you. Just rub the affected area with an onion in morning and evening. You should continue rubbing till it gets red. Then you can apply honey on it and the results will be in front of you in just a few days. The methods described above are effective but they do not produce results very early. If you want something that can help you in getting rid from the problem of hair loss then clinical methods are the best ones. There are several products available in the market which helps in preventing hair loss. Out of all such products the one which is recommended by most of the experts in this area is procerin. This product is completely natural and readily available in the market. You do not require any prescription to buy this product but consulting a doctor prior buying any clinical product is preferable. Procerin is available in two forms out of which one is capsule and other is a serum. You have to take both of them daily if you want to say bye to baldness. This product is for men who are suffering through androgenetic alopecia which is considered to be one of the most common causes of hair fall in men. Procerin can be used by men irrespective of their age groups. The ingredients present in procerin are not at all harsh and are just DHT-inhibitors. DHT is nothing but a by-product which is formed by testosterone and is the major factor of hair fall in men. Thus procerin just blocks testosterone from getting converted into DHT. Visit NaturalLabs.co.uk for hair care or hair loss treatment. Author Admin  Added On 2010-02-03 Rating (0)  Category Alternative Medicine  Why A Stairlift Is Essential In Ensuring Independence   There are several different groups that collect statistics on different conditions and disabilities that people may have. According to the Disabilities Statistics Center a large portion of the United States has some form of disability. Stairlift systems within a home can allow these individuals to safely move between floors, without requiring special assistance or remodeling of the home. A stairlift is designed to allow an individual to simply sit on a secure, safe chair that is attached to a track. The track itself is attached to the wall and the stairs, allowing the chair to be raised or lowered along the track at a steady safe pace. The individual has complete control of the chair and there are emergency stop features built into the equipment. Since it is self-operating for the rider, there is no need for anyone to provide support or assistance in getting up and down the stairs.   In essence all that is required is that the individual is able to lift themselves from their wheelchair, scooter or mobility device to sit on the chair. Like a wheelchair there is a fold down footrest, ensuring that the feet are safely kept on the chair itself. The chairs also have armrests for comfort as well as a safety belt to keep the passenger in the lift secure. Since the rate of movement of the chair is slow and steady there is no concern with bumps or rough movement and the individual riding the chair is very comfortable and relaxed.   When not in use the chair for the lift system folds up flat against the wall and can be kept on the same level as the individual. This means that the person can ride the lift from the bottom of the stairs to the next floor, store the chair at that level and then has it immediately available if and when they wish to descend.   There are several different models of chairs and lifts to meet each individual's specific requirements. While most lifts will easily handle weights of up to three hundred pounds, there are also heavy duty lifts that are rated for weights of up to 500 pounds. These types of lifts typically mount differently, with the rider facing down the stairs rather than sideways across the treads of the stairs.   Power for a stairlift can be in a variety of forms. Many lifts offer battery power options while some use direct plug into to a house outlet. In times of power outages or in areas where this is a problem the battery operated model is an ideal choice. This also prevents any concerns about the rider being stranded on the stairs when an unexpected type of power outage occurs. Battery units do need to have the batteries replaced every two years, but they do also charge the batteries continually so they are always available.   Outdoor stairlift models are designed to withstand the weather, wet conditions and even snow. It is important to only use outdoor rated models in areas where the track and chair will be exposed to the elements. By having indoor and outdoor lifts installed in the home the individual really will have the freedom they need to move around in their home, giving peace of mind to the family and a sense of independence to the individual. Author Admin  Added On 2010-01-21 Rating (0)  Category Medical Devices  Add a Wheelchair Lift to your Home or Office for Full Accessibility   If you don't use a wheelchair, you may very well never think of how difficult it is to get around for someone who does use a wheelchair. Stairs are definitely out of the question and sometimes even maneuvering in and out of an elevator can be tricky.  In private homes ramps can be installed leading up to the main door, but once inside it can be difficult, especially if the house has two or more stories. Adding a wheelchair lift to a business or home that has limited wheelchair accessibility can help ensure that those who require the use of a wheelchair can get around with little difficulty and frustration. It also allows a certain amount of independence since they won't have to rely on someone to carry them up and down.   When buildings are designed these days, wheelchair accessibility is taken into consideration. In fact, there are rules and regulations when it comes to the accessibility in newly constructed buildings. But this wasn't always the case. For older buildings that are home to businesses, wheelchair accessibility can be an issue. Whether it's narrow doorways, tight corners or a lack of elevators, it can affect the business by discouraging clients and customers who are wheelchair bound. Doorways can be widened, walls can be knocked down and wheelchair lifts can be installed in order to remedy the problem.     A wheelchair lift can be installed in private homes, office buildings, schools, or anywhere else where mobility may be an issue. They can be used both inside and outside, depending on your needs. When you think of wheelchair lifts, you may only think of their use in helping someone get from one storey of a building to the next, but they are much more versatile than that. They can help lift a wheelchair onto a stage, platform or doorstep. Essentially anywhere a person may need to take a step up or down to reach their destination.   If you are considering installing a wheelchair lift, your best bet is to contact a reputable company that sells them. There are some requirements such as weight, height and vertical distance that are needed before a lift can be installed. A representative for a company selling wheelchair lifts will be able to discuss your needs, situation and limitations in order to come up with the best solution for you.  A great place to find a company that sells wheelchair lifts in the internet. This can be of particular use if you live in a small town or city.     You can purchase a permanent lift or a portable one. A portable one can be stored when not in use, so that it isn't taking up too much space. This is especially useful if it won't be needed all the time.     Depending on the lift that you purchase, it may come assembled or some assembly may be required. If it needs to be assembled, don't worry: it will be straightforward and easily explained. Wheelchair lifts are very easy to install and will take approximately three hours. The instructions are very easy to follow. The installation will only require basic tools, so there will be no need to have to go out and buy expensive tools and equipment to install the lift.     It's easy to not give a lot of thought to the need of buildings and some homes to be wheelchair accessible. If you find that you do need to make some changes to your business or house, ordering and installing a wheelchair lift can greatly help.             Author Admin  Added On 2010-01-21 Rating (0)  Category Medical Devices All Articles