Men, Exercise, and Sex
March 29, 2009 by Michelle Smith
Filed under Relationships
Today I’ve got something for the men. AOL Health has a piece on the best exercise for even better sex. C’mon guys, grab your weights, and lets get busy.
*Push-ups – Men need good upper body strength to support themselves in the missionary position. Push-ups build muscles and help increase endurance. They don’t mention it, but the yoga position known as The Plank would also help here. Lean forward with forearms along the floor, hands in fists, feet bent down, toes on floor. Lift mid-section off the floor and support your weight on forearms and toes. Try to keep your body in …read more
Pompe Disease Has Huge If Not Fatal Effects On One’s Heart… There Are Resources Out There To Better Understand This Disease
June 2, 2007 by Kendra James, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Pompe disease is a rare neuromuscular genetic disorder that affects approximately 5,000 to 10,000 people world wide. It occurs in babies, children, and adults who inherit a defective gene from each parent. The disease manifestations can vary greatly from one person to the next.
I have to admit, until I was contacted to write about Pompe disease, I had only heard it mentioned once or twice in nursing school. It is one of those diseases that you will come across once through out your entire clinical career. This disease has devastating ramifications on both the patient, and the family …read more




