Pulse The name pulse comes from the Latin word Pulsus, which means beating. As the heart contracts, blood is forced through the arteries causing them to dilate, or “beat.” All arteries have the same pulse beat, but it is usually… Continue Reading →
GENERAL Temperature Human temperature is ordinarily considered normal when the oral thermometer registers 98.6. A variation in temperature is normal through the day for all persons because of such factors as type of work, time of eating and way of… Continue Reading →
WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT MENTAL PROBLEMS? The early detection of a mental disturbance is very important. It is often close friends or acquaintances who suspect mental problems, and are instrumental in persuading the mentally ill to seek adequate help…. Continue Reading →
Personality Problems Personality in later life does not differ much from younger years. Happy young people grow into happy older people, but life’s heaviest punches seem to be reserved for later life. Diseases and deaths of friends and life mates… Continue Reading →