Pay attention to TIA’s or mini-strokes
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TIAs also known as transient ischemic attack, is when blood flow to part of the brain stops for a short period of time.
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Eczema vs psoriasis: What’s the difference?
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Eczema and psoriasis – two frustrating skin conditions that are easily mixed up. To an “untrained eye,” they both look similar causing red, scaly areas on skin.
Read MoreNuts’ power to protect heart health
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Here’s a nutty idea – avoid heart disease by having a handful of nuts regularly. This is news according to findings from a recent study recommending increasing the variety of nuts to reduce the risk of this chronic disease.
Read MoreLiving with atrial fibrillation
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Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of heart rhythm disturbance (arrhythmia) in the United States.
Read MoreWhat is seborrheic keratosis and do I have it?
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By the age of 70, around 75% of us will have one of the most common noncancerous skin growths.
Read More10 symptoms warning of early Parkinson’s disease
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Think of Parkinson’s disease and first thoughts often turn to the characteristic hand and head tremors or a shuffling walk.
Read MoreSnoring: Bringing back the sound of silence
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Millions of people snore and very likely whomever they are sharing a bed with is not getting a good night’s sleep.
Read MoreCommon questions about pacemakers
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Since 1960, when the very first pacemaker was implanted in a person, countless lives have not only improved but have been saved and extended beyond their years.
Read MorePneumonia 101: Facts you need to know
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Chest tightness, wheezing, a cough that won’t go away, chills, fever, and feeling of your energy completely drained from your body.
Read MoreThe unpredictable nature of Multiple Sclerosis
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Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain and between the brain and body.
Read More4 common disorders affecting the pancreas
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For an organ we rarely think about, the pancreas can have its share of problems. When troubles do arise, evaluating pancreatic disease can be difficult due to the inaccessibility of its location in the body.
Read MoreNatural remedies for restless leg syndrome
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Just when you lie down to get a good night’s sleep, your legs decide differently. From uncontrollable twitching to unintentional kicking of your bedmate, the rest of your body shouts “settle down” while your legs want to keep moving.
Read MoreVision health begins with a dilated eye exam
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Out of all of our organs our eyes are an amazing and unique work of art. The ability to see well and have healthy functioning of our eyes is not to be taken for granted.
Read MoreUnlocking 8 revealing facts about lupus
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Here are 8 things you should know about this autoimmune disease that could possibly save you time in getting an accurate diagnosis:
Learn the differences between Hepatitis A, B, & C
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All of us have heard of hepatitis but may have little knowledge of what exactly it is.
Read MoreChronic cough? It could be COPD
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You’ve dealt with your nagging cough and breathlessness for a few months, chalking it up to getting older.
Read MoreHodgkin’s vs non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma: How do they differ?
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There has always been a bit of confusion surrounding the differences between Hodgkin’s vs non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) also known as blood cancers.
Read MoreSteps on preventing a second heart attack
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Atherosclerosis clogs arteries and can develop in any artery in the body. The material clogging the arteries is commonly referred to as plaque, a mixture of cholesterol, fatty substances, calcium and fibrin (a clotting material in the blood).
Read MoreRecognizing signs of cellulitis
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Cellulitis is a common bacterial infection affecting the deep layers of skin along with the layer of fat just beneath skin.
Read More5 best foods for easing muscle cramps
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Who has not had the experience of either drifting off to sleep or being rudely woken up without warning by intensely painful, tight cramps in our calf or hamstring muscle?
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