If you have chronic kidney disease or diabetes a healthy diet is very important. Certain foods can cause flare-ups and make symptoms worse. It’s best to try to avoid certain foods, or at least...
If you have chronic kidney disease or diabetes a healthy diet is very important. Certain foods can cause flare-ups and make symptoms worse. It’s best to try to avoid certain foods, or at least minimize your consumption of them. Let's look at the most...
A healthy, well-supported immune system is the key to maintaining a strong and resilient body. From defending your body against countless illnesses and supporting other essential biological mechanisms, the benefits of boosting your immune...
A healthy, well-supported immune system is the key to maintaining a strong and resilient body. From defending your body against countless illnesses and supporting other essential biological mechanisms, the benefits of boosting your immune system are endless, and one thing that can help is...
Birth control comes in many shapes and forms. It is often used for more than just preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections these days. There are birth controls that are one-time use, like condoms,...
Birth control comes in many shapes and forms. It is often used for more than just preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections these days. There are birth controls that are one-time use, like condoms, and then there are ones that can prevent the female...
The intricate web of the human brain, with its billions of synapses and neurons, generally operates in harmony. Yet, anomalies can lead to movement and cognitive disorders. One prime example is Parkinson's disease (PD), prevalent in the U.S. While...
The intricate web of the human brain, with its billions of synapses and neurons, generally operates in harmony. Yet, anomalies can lead to movement and cognitive disorders. One prime example is Parkinson's disease (PD), prevalent in the U.S. While Parkinson's is a term familiar to many, its various forms are lesser-known. Let’s delve deeper into the world of PD to better understand its diverse manifestations. Idiopathic Parkinson's disease stands as the archetype of PD. This prevalent form of movement...
Varicose veins are twisted and enlarged veins that appear just under the skin’s surface that commonly occur in the legs, although they can happen anywhere in the body. While varicose veins are not considered a serious medical condition, they...
Varicose veins are twisted and enlarged veins that appear just under the skin’s surface that commonly occur in the legs, although they can happen anywhere in the body. While varicose veins are not considered a serious medical condition, they can be uncomfortable and unsightly. A milder form of varicose veins, known as spider veins, are smaller than varicose veins and typically resemble a spider web. Spider veins are red or blue and are typically found on the legs and...
Poor circulation can be caused by plaque build-up or clots in the blood vessels, anemia, obesity, high blood pressure, uncontrolled blood glucose levels, having a sedentary lifestyle and smoking. Luckily, there are various things you can try to stop...
Poor circulation can be caused by plaque build-up or clots in the blood vessels, anemia, obesity, high blood pressure, uncontrolled blood glucose levels, having a sedentary lifestyle and smoking. Luckily, there are various things you can try to stop blood clots, and treat them if they occur. For example, Cablivi is a medication used to treat acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (aTTP) in adults. This is a rare blood disorder characterized by the formation of blood clots in small blood...
A bunion, also called hallux valgus, is a bony bump that grows on the inside of the foot at the joint of the big toe. A bunion characteristically presents as a protruding lump on the joint of the big...
A bunion, also called hallux valgus, is a bony bump that grows on the inside of the foot at the joint of the big toe. A bunion characteristically presents as a protruding lump on the joint of the big toe that causes redness, swelling and pain. Additionally, a bunion may reduce the range of motion of the toes, especially the big toe. Bunions can be triggered by various factors including: There are a variety of things you can try...
