Archive for December 24th, 2006
Modern Stress
Sunday, December 24th, 2006Modern work on stress has gained popular interest because of numerous identifications of environmental stressors. Both daily hassles like commuting and crowding and traumatic experiences such as natural and technological disasters, have been linked with subsequent symptoms of stress. For example, victims of hurricane damage may show increased physical signs of stress months after the [...]
Cancer Fast Facts
Sunday, December 24th, 2006Cancer is a disease that starts in our cells. Our bodies are made up of millions of cells, grouped together to form tissues or organs such as muscles and bones, the lungs, or the liver. Genes inside each cell order it to grow, work, reproduce and die.
Normally, our cells obey these orders and we remain [...]
Information About Colon Cancer
Sunday, December 24th, 2006Globally, cancer of the colon and rectum is the third leading cause of cancer in males and the fourth leading cause of cancer in females. The frequency of colorectal cancer varies around the world. It is common in the Western world, and is rare in Asia and Africa. In countries where the people have adopted [...]
