It is possible to wake from the dead, as reported by www.iol.co.za. In Angol, Chile, an 81-year-old man sat up in his coffin during his own wake, surprising his grieving relatives. The man asked for a glass of water and told his loved ones that he wasn’t in any pain, even though his body had been limp and cold. His family had believed he was dead after finding him and didn’t call the doctor, instead choosing to prepare him for burial. They immediately removed him from the coffin and brought him a glass of water.

Explanations and Causes:
The meniscus of the knee is a flat bi-lobed disc of cartilage that sits between the femur of the upper leg and the bones of the lower leg. Its function is to lubricate the movement, absorb the shock or compression, and limit over flexion or bending of the knee. [...]

Explanation and Causes:
A stress fracture is a tiny break or fracture in the bones usually of the lower leg and foot. Many stress fractures occur when a workout is unevenly intensified to a degree where the muscles tire and can no longer support all the stress put on the bone. 60-65 [...]

Explanation and Causes:
The eardrum is a membrane that separates the inner ear from the outer ear. It is the structure responsible for converting sound waves or vibrations into nerve impulses that can be registered in the brain. The eardrum also acts as a barrier to defend against bacterial infections and other [...]

Explanation and Causes:
Heat stroke sets in after a less serious illness called heat exhaustion. Because heat exhaustion is a precursor to heat stroke, it should be taken just as seriously. Heat stroke happens as a result of the body not being able to cool itself through its regular mechanisms of sweating [...]

Also known as: Golfer’s Elbow, Tennis Elbow, Pitcher’s Shoulder, Swimmer’s Shoulder, Jumper’s Knee
Explanation and Causes:
Tendons are strong cords that attach a muscle to a bone. They’re supportive and mobilizing in function and like anything else are vulnerable to damage. Tendonitis occurs when the tendon becomes inflamed or irritated. [...]

Explanation and Causes:
A hip fracture is a fracture on the upper part of the femur that leads into the pelvic bone. Two parts of the femur can break to constitute a hip fracture. One can happen in the neck of the femur just below the rounded head of the bone that [...]

Explanation and Causes:
A bursa is a small fluid filled sac that lies between tendons, bones, and the muscles of a joint to lubricate any movements. Bursitis occurs when this sac gets irritated and inflamed. The most common joints for bursitis are the elbows, hips, and shoulders. Repetition is the primary [...]

Explanation and Causes:
A dislocated shoulder is defined by the bone of the upper arm sliding out of the socket of the shoulder bone. For this to happen tendons and ligaments are stretched and strained causing severe pain. Damaged tissue surrounding the shoulder joint usually accompanies a dislocated shoulder. Because [...]

Explanation and Causes:
The ankle joint is made up of 3 bones—the tibia is the inside larger bone of the lower leg, the fibula is the outside smaller bone of the lower leg, and the talus is the top bone of the foot. The synovium lies over the top of the joint and [...]