The debilitating, well known disease diagnosed as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is not contracted, nor inherited, but affects over 2.9 million people globally. Risk factors include gender, genetics, geography and ethnicity. “It affects women two to three times as often as men. Almost one million people in the United States have MS, making it one of […]
Whether your single or celebrating someone special, Valentine’s Day can evoke various emotions and even physical complications. Why not find the perfect medical marijuana strain that may not only relieve the burdens, but enhance the day. Some suffer through psychological burdens, others with sexual dysfunction and there’s also those who may just feel lethargic or […]
A silent and sneaky killer impacting millions globally, often goes unnoticed until it’s too late. Nearly half of people with hypertension are unaware of their condition. This common, yet devastating prognosis leads to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, cardiomegaly, kidney damage (nephropathy) and the leading cause of preventable blindness (retinopathy), as well as many other […]
For some, the frigid winter days become filled with snowballing challenges as aging loved ones are increasingly unfamiliar with their surroundings, apathetic and irritable. It can be heartbreaking and overwhelming to watch a healthy mind degenerate in small stages, which at first may even go unnoticed. Statistics show that there are more than 6 million […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is not only a leading cause of disability in the U.S.A., it’s the sixth leading cause of death. It’s estimated that 16 million adults are affected, with more than half of them being women and there are many who are […]
An abrupt, tragic accident often results in spinal cord injury (SCI) leaving the casualty in shock, terror and severe pain. Auto accidents, sports injuries and life-altering falls are activities that too often result in long-term hospitalization coupled with a long road to recovery. Even with quality medical care, sadly SCI’s frequently result in some form […]
Struggling mothers suffer through the baby blues often undiagnosed and untreated due to embarrassment, stigmatism and lack of medical coverage. These uncontrollable feelings of sadness typically begin 2-5 days after giving birth and often resolve within 10-14 days. The physical complications include bouts of gushing tears, deep sadness, anxiety, irritability, sleep disturbances, fluctuating appetite, brain […]
As communities spend the month of December preparing and celebrating various festivities, sadly many friends and loved ones will not participate in this or any other joy. Drug addiction is a perpetual relapse disorder emphasized by compulsive behavior and the accompanying desire to use drugs with a loss of control over consumption. Addicts are so […]
For many parents, nurturing your child with a homecooked meal is a loving way to care for them and create family bonds. However, time and consequences don’t always permit and the drive-thru becomes the next best alternative. Sadly, that may lead to unhealthy habits and often, childhood obesity. If left unchecked it may perpetuate into […]
While it’s not alarming to have sore muscles and fatigue from time to time, if the conditions become chronic, they could be early warning signs of an autoimmune disease. These symptoms surface when the body’s immune system begins to attack healthy cells. The indicators are directly related to the type of autoimmune disorder that is […]
