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Hekla is an   active volcano ,in   southern Iceland , lying within the country’s East Volcanic Zone.     It is Iceland’s most active and best known volcano. The volcano is characterized by 3.4 mile ( 5.5 km ) long fissure called Heklugja, which is active along its entire length during major eruptions. Lava flows issuing from this fissure have contributed to the volcano’s elongated shape. Hekla stands 4,892 feet ( 1,491 metres ) above sea level 70 miles ( 110 km ) east of Reykjavik, the capital , at the eastern end of the island’s most extensive farming region. Hekla, nicknamed ‘ the Gateway to Hell’   or Mountain of Hell. Old tales tell of the belief that the souls of the condemned travelled through Hekla’s crater on their way to Hell. Others say that the witches met with the devil on its top. Known in early times as the Mountain of Hell, it erupted more than 20 times between 1104 and 2000, with major eruptions occurring in 1300, 1766 and 1947-48. The...

A stroke is caused by the interruption of the blood supply to the brain , usually because a blood vessel bursts or is blocked by a clot. This cuts off the supply of oxygen and nutrients , causing damage to the brain tissue. When this happens , the brain does not get enough oxygen or nutrients , and the brain cells start to die. TYPES —There are three main types of stroke- Ischemic stroke —This is the most common type of stroke. A blood clot prevents blood and oxygen from reaching the brain. Hemorrhagic stroke —This occurs when a weakened blood vessel ruptures   and normally occur as a result of aneurysms or arteriovenous malformations Transient ischemic attacks —This occurs after blood flow fails to reach part of the brain. Normal blood flow resumes after a short amount of time, and symptoms cease . Causes Ischemic stroke— This type of stroke is followed by blockages or narrowing of the arteries that provide to the brain, resulting in ischemia. Ischemia is severe...

Housemaid’s knee or prepatellar bursitis is caused by inflammation of a small fluid- filled sac, bursa, in front of the kneecap. It more commonly occurs in people who spend long periods of time kneeling. Causes The main causes of housemaid’s knee are ·          A sudden, one-off, injury to the knee. For example a fall or direct blow on to the knee ·          Recurrent minor injury to the knee. This usually happens after spending long periods of time kneeling down, putting pressure on the kneecap, patella. For example housemaids who spent long periods of time on their knees scrubbing floors, hence the name housemaid’s knee ·          Infection—This is common in children with housemaid’s knee. This condition usually follows a cut, scratch or injury to the skin on the surface of the knee.   This injury allows bacteria to spread infection into the bu...

A woman's sexual desire naturally fluctuates over the years. Highs and lows commonly coincide with the beginning or end of a relationship or with major life changes, such as pregnancy, menopause or illness. Some antidepressants and anti-seizure medications also can cause low sex drive in women. If you have a persistent or recurrent lack of interest in sex that causes you personal distress, you may have hypoactive sexual desire disorder — also referred to as female sexual interest/arousal disorder. But you don't have to meet this medical definition to seek help. If you are bothered by a low sex drive or decreased sexual desire, there are lifestyle changes and sex techniques that may put you in the mood more often. Some medications may offer promise as well. Causes-- A woman's desire for sex is based on a complex interaction of many components affecting intimacy, including physical well-being, emotional well-being, experiences, beliefs, lifestyle and current relati...