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What is Tai Chi

What is Tai Chi

All you need to know about tai chi, including the health benefits, the different styles of tai chi and getting started. What is tai chi? Tai chi, also called tai chi chuan, combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements.

What Does a Sex Therapist Do?

What Does a Sex Therapist Do?

Question: How would you describe the role of a sex therapist? Answer: A sex therapist can be a psychiatrist, a marriage and family therapist, a psychologist, or a clinical social worker.

Why talk to your children about sex?

Why talk to your children about sex?

Talking about sex and relationships with your children as they grow up can help them to look after their sexual health when they start having sex. See Talking to your teen and Talking to your child for ideas on how to discuss

How to talk to your child about sex

How to talk to your child about sex

If your child is asking questions about sex, they’re ready for truthful answers. It’s never too early to start talking about it. How can I make it easier? Many parents feel uncomfortable or embarrassed talking about sex, but there are some

Chronic Sore Throat

Chronic Sore Throat

What is Chronic Sore Throat? A chronic sore throat (pharyngitis) is considered as any persistent throat irritation, itchiness or pain that lasts for more than 3 months. While a sore throat is usually thought of as pain, even slight irritation

Otitis Media

Otitis Media

Otitis media is an inflammation of the middle ear. There are two types of otitis media. Acute otitis media is an ear infection that can cause ear pain, fever, or an inflamed eardrum. Otitis media with effusion is fluid in

What Is Gonorrhea

What Is Gonorrhea

What Is Gonorrhea? Gonorrhea (pronounced: gah-nuh-ree-uh) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The bacteria can be passed from one person to another through vaginal, oral, or anal sex, even when the person who is

What is Syphilis

What is Syphilis

What is Syphilis? • Syphilis is a complex sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium. Treponema Pallidum. • The bacterium is passed from person to person through direct contact with syphilis sore(s). • Syphilis causes sores mainly on the

What is Cancer ?

What is Cancer ?

Cancer results when cells grow out of control and form a tumor. The cancer is very serious if the tumor begins to spread (metastasize) throughout the body. Cancer harms the body when damaged cells divide uncontrollably to form lumps or

What is Diabetes ?

What is Diabetes ?

Diabetes is a disease in which your body cannot properly use the food you eat for energy. Your cells need energy to live and grow. When you eat, food breaks down into a form of energy called glucose. Glucose is