Diabetes is a chronic disease raising a person’s risk for other chronic diseases affecting their lives. In order to avoid the many complications they are at risk for, it depends a great deal on how the individual takes care of themselves.
Read MoreThe “gnashing of teeth” may sound biblical, but it may lead to some very modern day jaw disorders, headaches, damaged teeth and other problems.
Read More“Pulling your hair out” is a clichéd phrase we often use to underscore our frustration over something, but for millions of people, the phrase is no trite hyperbole.
Read MoreThere are numerous medical reasons that your feet might swell. But should your feet or ankles remain swollen, you might have a much more serious problem.
Read MoreVitamin D is unique amongst vitamins. It is the only one that requires sufficient sunlight in order to be synthesized or made within our body.
Read MoreHaving a sore throat can be one of the most painful conditions affecting a common everyday act of our lives – swallowing. Also known as pharyngitis, a sore throat is usually the result of either a viral or bacterial infection.
Read MoreWe’ve all had neck pain at some point in our lives. From cradling a phone between our shoulder and ear, to poor posture or sleeping in an odd position, neck pain is no fun.
Read MoreIf you lose more than that amount, and/or it fails to grow back, you will eventually be bald.
Read MoreFeeling anxious can make life uncomfortable. It can make your heart beat faster, fingers sweat, and breathing shallow and labored.
Read MorePrimarily, problems with memory and impaired judgment or language are the two major areas affected by dementia.
Read MoreIt's common but it can be crippling: wrist pain. It will shut down your computer work, exercise, and music-making faster than just about anything but the flu.
Read MoreCold sores and canker sores are not the same thing. It is important to understand they each have their own unique features and treatment methods of making them disappear.
Read MoreNeuropathy, also known as peripheral neuropathy, is a condition that occurs when the peripheral nerves become damaged or is disrupted as is often the case in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Read MoreThe butterfly-shaped gland found in the neck known as the thyroid gland quietly does its job producing hormones each and every day.
Read MoreUnfortunately practically all of us know of someone – friend, relative or acquaintance - with Alzheimer’s disease.
Read MoreThe urethra is a narrow tube which carries urine outside of your body. When scarring serves to narrow that tube, the condition is known as a urethral stricture.
Read MoreTIAs also known as transient ischemic attack, is when blood flow to part of the brain stops for a short period of time.
Read MoreIn light of Hillary Clinton’s recent diagnosis of pneumonia, many people are wondering what exactly is this condition and how seriously should it be taken?
Read MoreThose suffering from osteoarthritis (OA) in the knees may mistakenly believe they should avoid walking due to the pain felt in that area.
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