FEMA, or the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is the nationally recognized government organization that steps in after a natural disasters or emergency situations to help victims. Since it can take over a week to gather supplies and mobilize trucks to the site of the situation, FEMA strongly recommends and urges U.S. citizens to be prepared in advance. Once FEMA arrives, they dole out supplies in the form of disaster survival relief.
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As women reach their late 30s and early 40s, they begin to notice the tell-tale signs of gravity and age affecting their bodies. During this age, most women will begin to notice sagging breasts, a loss of volume and a thinning of their skin. This is due at least in part to hormonal changes and age simply catching up. For many women, facing the loss of youthful looking breasts can bring a great deal of anguish and loss of self-esteem.
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For people with advanced heart disease, heart transplantation may be the only option. This lifesaving procedure is performed about 2000 times a year in the United States. Here's what you need to know about this procedure.
When are heart transplants performed?
Donor hearts are in short supply, so heart transplants are only performed on people with very advanced heart disease who can't be treated with other methods. In addition, cardiologists will make sure that you don't have any other conditions or habits that will make you a poor candidate for the procedure.
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If you've been plagued with drug addiction, it can easily affect almost every facet of your overall life. It may be impossible to reach peace of mind and sobriety without the help of a professional and support through the entire detox process and beyond. If your life is turned upside down, it can be difficult to know where to start. Here are a few ways to help ensure that you get the right help and that it leads you on the road to recovery.
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When you increase your running mileage, you put more strain on your muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Many runners do not have perfect running mechanics, and while a less-than-perfect stride may leave you just a little sore when you're running 15–20 miles per week, it can easily lead to injuries when you up your mileage to 30 or more miles per week.
What is ITBS?
One of the most common injuries among runners who have recently increased their mileage is iliotibial band syndrome, or ITBS.
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