Getting To The Root Of Male Pattern Baldness
Baldness has often been attributed to aging. That seems to be the long-held belief. Modern science has obviously put a damper on that kind of thinking especially when it has been proven that even young children can be victims of baldness.
Reading up on baldness introduced me to terms like alopecia areata (which reminded me of pasta arrabiata) and alopecia universalis (which in turn reminded me of "carnivorous vulgaris" aka Wile E. Cayote). I suppose when you are faced with such a stressful topic such as baldness, your mind naturally wanders off to more delightful stuff.
Alopecia is the all-encompassing word that signifies hair loss, in fact the word itself simply means baldness. So throughout this article you will see that word a lot as we attempt to identify different causes of hair loss and how to find the appropriate treatment. Continue reading...Differentiating Between A Flu, A Cold and An Allergy
Yes it is true that many in their ripe middle age still do not know how to distinguish between a flu and an allergy. Adding to the confusion is that many people use the word "flu" loosely to actually describe a "common cold". There are constitutional symptoms that distinguish a flu from the common cold.
So for the benefit of all the midlife folks (especially those living in the northern hemisphere because they are currently in what is described as "cold or flu season") who are still struggling with their runny noses or whooping coughs, we will attempt to explain in as simple terms as possible the characteristics of each condition. The purpose of this is so that people can understand their particular ailments better so that they can take the right treatments and prevent an extended bout with their sicknesses. Continue reading...