There are many different things that can increase your risk of developing tongue cancer. Some of these risk factors are completely within your control, while others are uncontrollable. Here are five things that have been identified as factors for the development of tongue cancer.
Increased age
Cancers of the oral cavity, including tongue cancer, are fairly rare in younger people. According to the American Cancer Society, the average age of a person diagnosed with oral cavity cancer is 62 years old.
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Pain involving both the foot and the ankle can be a double dose of misery, especially if you lead an active life or work a job that requires constant standing and walking. The underlying causes of this discomfort can range of from age-related chronic conditions to acute injuries. Here are four possible foot and ankle issues commonly seen by podiatrists.
1. Arthritis
Arthritis is a variety of inflammation that causes pain, swelling, and deterioration of cartilage in joints.
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There are many different things that can lead to pain in your ankle joint. One lesser-known cause of this pain is os trigonum syndrome. Here some things you need to know about os trigonum syndrome.
What causes os trigonum syndrome?
The os trigonum is an accessory bone in the foot. Accessory bones are extra, unnecessary bones that some people have and some people don't. The os trigonum sndrowm is quite common as accessory bones go; experts report that as many as half of all people have this extra bone.
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If your buttocks cramp up from sitting at your computer all the time, take steps to ease your pain now. Each buttock contains the gluteus maximus, which is the largest muscle in your body. Although a thick layer of fat covers and cushions your gluteus maximus muscles, they can cramp up with tension and pain when you sit on your buttocks for long periods of time. In addition, the nerve fibers that support your muscles pinch or squeeze together from the constant pressure placed on your bottom.
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If you read magazines or watch the news, you have probably read or heard about the many health benefits that can be had just by drinking red wine. In fact, modern medical research now shows that red wine contains several antioxidant compounds that enhance heath, including:
resveratrol - believed to improve cardiovascular health, prevent blood clots and help slow or stop both mental and physcial aging processes quercetin - believed to help patients fight some types of cancer by inducing cancer cell death polyphenols - believed to help prevent some types of chronic disease tannins - believed to protect against heart disease In addition, red wine is thought to interfere with the growth and development of fat cells and even lower blood pressure, when used in moderation.
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