How to get rid of a headache before it appears

Generally, headaches appear as a result of some substances your body needs. It may be:

Lack of water

    Lack of oxygen

    Lack of protein

The causes, however, don’t resume to the ones above, and are usually more complex than that. Headaches come in several types: primary, secondary and neuralgias. Each type has its causes, symptoms and remedies. 

Primary headaches are migraine, tension, and cluster headaches than are affecting the quality of life.  For some people they occur occasionally and pass in a matter of hours, while for others they can be debilitating for days. 

Secondary headaches occur as a result of an underlying structural problem in the head or neck. 

Neuralgias are described as a group of headaches occurring as a result of the inflammation of the nerves in the head and upper neck.

Here are some things you can change in your lifestyle that will decrease the duration and the intensity of those nasty headaches:

·         Sleep as long as you need.  The majority of people need around 7 to 8 hours to properly rest.

·         Get fresh air every day.  Walk around the block, meet a friend downtown and have your drinks outside. Play with your dog in a nearby park. All these are incredible opportunities to oxygenate your brain.

·         Work out. Exercising 30 minutes a day should become a routine. It should be like brushing your teeth. Even if you don’t feel like it, studies have shown that if you watch your favorite show or listen to the music you like while exercising, it take you up to one minute to get into the mood.

·         Take a hot shower and insist on the areas that feel tense when having a headache ( the neck, the shoulders, the back)

·         Massage the neck.  Many of the headaches begin from there, as the tension in the neck muscles can irradiate pain in the head.

Parents vote worst kids trends: no Angry Birds, no Monster High

Parents have spoken!

Among the trends that kids need to say goodbye to this year, there are the Angry Birds clothes and accessories and the Monster High anything! And things do not stop here. Graphic T-shirts, bikinis for babies and other odd looking fashion options are about to be history. 

Here is the list of kids fashion trends that parents have voted out:

Angry Birds clothing and accessories. The game app could be famous but it is actually its popularity that got the parents fed up with the poofy angry-looking birds. They seem to be everywhere, so getting them off their children’s clothes seems like common sense.

Monster High-inspired looks. Monster High is a brand of dolls by Mattel which don’t look like the regular pretty blondes, who are the most popular in high school. On the contrary, they look like freaks and hide under skimpy clothes and heavy make-up. The Monster High-inspired fashion takes the kids from one extreme to another: from clean-cut shiny smiling Barbie to imperfect, weird-looking dark-sexy Barbie. The parents have noticed the same unreal fashion icon, which is unhealthy for their offspring to follow.

Baby bikinis. The fashion is moving aggressively towards sexualizing children. Even toddlers have bikinis these days. Far from being practical (a toddler still wearing a diaper could never wear a bikini), the sexy bathing suits look extremely weird on the babies’ chubby bodies. The same goes for padded bras for girls on elementary school. 

In conclusion, parents believe it’s not flattering for their kids to wear adult clothes, even if made in their size. Also, no sparkling make-up, no feathers in their hair and no graphic tees.

Sports stars with shocking diagnoses in 2011

Last year, the sports world has received some serious hits when NFL player Brandon Marshal was diagnosed with bipolar, Serena Williams was in danger of losing her life due to a blood clot and Venus Williams said goodbye to the tennis field due to an autoimmune disorder. Read more on these sports stars’ diagnoses and how they overcame their conditions. 

 

Brandon Marshall – BPD. Miami Dolphin’s player has revealed that he was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. For the wide receiver it was a shock discovering he has to battle a psychiatric disorder for the rest of his life but, at the same time, he decided to raise awareness on the condition and become a BPD “face”.

Venus Williams – Sjoren Syndrome. The tennis player withdrew from the U.S. open in August due to the autoimmune disorder. Williams repeatedly reported injuries on her wrist, joint, knee and other parts of her body. The Sjoren Syndrome attacks the moisture-producing glands, leading to dry mouth, dry eyes and following problems with the internal organs and the central nervous system. 

Serena Williams – pulmonary embolism. Williams came to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, in Los Angeles, in March 2011, with a blood clot in her lung, that later produced an internal bleeding. Now, she is doing better and she is working with her doctors to keep everything under control.

Celebrities that passed away in 2011

After making a list of actors who passed away from a diversity of causes and at the most various ages, a list that seemed to never end, it is time to remember other famous people that, in a way or another, touched our lives. Among them – Steve Jobs, Dan Wheldon and Amy Winehouse.

Amy Winehouse – unknown causes. The U.K. jazz diva passed away at her home, at the young age of 27. Even though it is suspected that she died from an overdose or a mix of pills and alcohol, no official cause has been reported. Her parents and boyfriend suspect that the sudden withdraw of alcohol might have caused her death, as well.

Heavy D – unknown causes. On his real name Dwight Arrington Myers, the rapper passed away on November 8, just one hour after being rushed to the hospital for what appeared to be a stroke. After collapsing in the hall of the building he was living in, the neighbors called the ambulance and when the paramedics came, he was still conscious and talking, but accusing shortness of breath. 

Andy Rooney – surgery complications. The famous TV presenter passed away shortly after announcing his retirement from the “60 Minutes” show. He died from complications to a surgery,  just three days after being off the air. 

Dan Wheldon – car crash. The 33-year-old Indie car driver died in an accident during the Las Vegas Indy 300. On Lap 13, his car went on top of another one, causing 15 vehicles to collide. He was severely injured and could not be helped. 

Steve Jobs – pancreatic cancer. The brain behind Apple Inc. lost the battle with cancer on October 5. He was only 56 years old. A few weeks before his death, he stepped down from the CEO position. His passing left millions of Apple fans heartbroken.

Stars we had to say goodbye to in 2011

From famous movie stars to infamous musicians, the list of the celebrities we have lost in 2011 features some of the biggest names in the show industry of this century and the past one.

Harry Morgan – natural causes. The M*A*S*H actor passed away at his home in Los Angeles, of natural causes. He was 96 years old.

Ken Russell – natural causes. The 84-year-old British movie director passed away in late November.

Frances Bay – pneumonia. Actress Frances Bay, best known for her role in "Seinfeld", as "Jerry’s nana", died in Los Angeles, shortly after being admitted to hospital for pneumonia. The actress, who also starred in “Happy Gilmore”, was 92 years old.

Andy Whitfield - non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” star lost the battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma at the age of 39. Months before his death he had to withdraw from the TV series, as he could no longer keep up. He died in Sydney, Australia.

Bubba Smith – unknown causes. The former NFL player and “Police Academy” star died at his home in Los Angeles, at the age of 66, in early August. Although the authorities believe he died from natural causes, no official announcement regarding the cause of death has been made yet. After retiring from NFL, the 6 foot 7 Smith joined the recruits in the “Police Academy” movie franchise.

Peter Falk – unknown causes. The “Columbo” star died at the age of 83, on June 24. It was known that the actor suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for years. At the time of his death, he was at his Beverly Hills home.

Elizabeth Taylor – heart failure. The Hollywood icon died at the age of 79 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She was admitted there for weeks when her heart gave out. Taylor famously married eight times and dedicated her life to acting and charity. In the last years of her life she dedicated a lot of time to the AIDS causes.

Celebrities health battles in 2011

Last year, several celebrities have learned they have a disease or have battled a serious health condition. Here are the 2011 celebrities’ health battles, presented by Health.com

 

Daniel Radcliffe – alcohol addiction. Harry Potter fans were crushed to find out that their favorite star of the decade is battling his own demons in the real life. The actor opened up about his struggle with an alcohol addiction in July. He confessed that he did not feel good being so famous, which made him drink to be able to cope with his status. 

Catherine Zeta-Jones – BPD. The gorgeous Hollywood actress had a horrendous bipolar crisis last year, as a result of the high stress level caused by her husband’s battle with throat cancer. Bipolar disorder comes in mild or more severe forms, all characterized by episodes of mania followed by episodes of depression.

Giuliana Rancic – breast cancer. The E! News host and Fashion Police co-host recently underwent a double mastectomy and a breast reconstruction surgery and is already feeling better. Rancic announced she was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier, in the fall of 2011, and since then, the TV host fought to raise awareness on the disease and encouraged women to go for a routine check-up even if they don’t think there is anything wrong with them ( just as she did).

Missy Elliot – Graves’ disease. The music star was diagnosed in 2008 and since then, she's been battling the autoimmune disorder, that leads to the overactivity of the thyroid gland. After turning to medication and stabilizing her health state, Missy Elliot confessed that she can now maintain the balance of her health only through exercise and a proper diet.

Kim Kardashian – psoriasis. The 31-year-old reality star has learned last year that she inherited psoriasis from her mother. The problem was discussed during an episode of her reality show, "Kourtney and Kim Take NY" When she first found out about it, Kim was devastated. “My career is doing ad campaigns and swimsuit photo shoots”. So you can imagine the pressure of having a perfect skin.

 Glen Campbell – Alzheimer’s disease. The Grammy-winning singer announced in July 2011 that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. While still engaging in a last tour, the 75-year-old music legend wanted to share the disease news with his fans, in order to raise awareness on it.

Man gets head reshaped after horrific accident

Tim Barter, a 32-year-old British man recently underwent a plastic surgery in order to get his head reshaped.  In June 2009, Barter, who works as a visual effects director on the Doctor Who series, suffered a horrific accident, after falling 25 feet off a drainpipe.  The doctors used fat from his stomach to reconstruct the natural shape of his head. 

The last two years and a half have been extremely different for Tim Barter. After falling 25 feet (approximately 7.5 meters) off a drainpipe he was trying to use to get into his home, he suffered an accident that changed him physically more than he could have ever imagined.  The day of the accident, he realized he locked himself out of his own home and he figured he could get inside through a window he had left open in the upper floor.  He didn’t make it. The neighbors found him unconscious and heavily wounded and called an ambulance.  He was in a coma for 10 days and when he woke up, he realized the consequences. Tim had had a brain hemorrhage, a broken leg and a shatter cheekbone and eye socket. 

In order to release the brain hemorrhage, Tim had to be operated. Part of his skull was removed. He had titanium plates inserted in his head in order to shape his eye socket and his cheek and to hold the bones.  For months, the 32-year-old-until-then-active man was held indoors by his recovery process.

The most recent procedure Tim Barter underwent is the one of head reconstruction.  The procedure was developed at King's College Hospital in London, where the surgeons used the patient’s belly fat to for reshaping.  Dr. Bentley and Tim gave more details on the surgery on BBC’s Breakfast, on March 1.