Carpal tunnel syndrome is a pain in the hands and wrists caused by an injury to the median nerve, which runs along the "carpal tunnel." This is a major nerve freeway connecting your hand and fingers to your arm. When this area gets swollen or fractured, the result is serious pain in the hands, and an inability to move like you need to.Pain is a symptom of this condition, but there are other signs as well. The most common symptom of this hand...more
We hear a lot about false confessions and the "false confession syndrome" in the media. Indeed, there is even a Ph.D. (or two) who makes his living trying to convince the American public that suspects are "made" to confess falsely with a high degree of frequency.I think it's funny that the case studies people use to make their point about false confessions are all 5-12 years old! If this phenomena was as pervasive as the critics claim, why aren't...more
Author: michaelrussellFive pairs of muscles and the temporomandibular joint that connects the upper and lower jaws allow you to open and close your mouth and control the forward, backward, and side to side movements of the lower jaw. Any problem that prevents this complex system of muscles, ligaments, bones, and joints from working together may result in the pain and other problems known as TMJ syndrome. The jaw joint can become misaligned from a variety of causes teeth that don't fit together properly due to genetics, orthodontia, or tooth grinding (bruxism); habits like cradling the phone between the ear and shoulder; or injuries like whiplash or a blow to the jaw. Stress plays a major role, too, and people often experience their first TMJ discomfort during stressful times.According to Ronald Wismer, D.M.D., former president of the Washington County Dental Association in Oregon, nearly half the patients in his Beaverton, Oregon, practice have misaligned jaw joints, but only half of those experience any symptoms. In some cases, he says, conservative home care can alleviate the pain and discomfort. In others, professional help is important. The following are some tips for coping...more
Author: Miaranda RainesThought these spectrum disorders can affect two children with the same diagnosis in varying manners they may share certain behaviour patterns and can exhibit a wide range of abilities and skills. As a result these children show “low functioning,” “high functioning,” pervasive developmental disorders” and “autistic...more
Author: Murry FerrellSome if not all men fear this certain stage in man's life called male menopause. For many, this crisis is the start of half dying and half living nature. But what about male menopause is really scary? When a man reaches the age of 40, he starts to become irritable, easily stressed and starts to lose his passion and purpose in...more