Losing a loved one can have intense effects on our health both mentally and physically. Bereavement encompasses the fact you are going through a major stressor and that you’ve lost a close relationship.
Read MoreA kidney stone is a piece of stone-like material that forms on the walls of the kidney when substances that are normally found in the urine become highly concentrated.
Read MorePain, possible infection, ugly red, blistery rash, flu-like symptoms, and possible other complications, shingles is not a condition to take lightly.
Read MoreHaving a “senior moment” may initially be funny but have you ever become concerned if they are happening more frequently? Could it be early signs of Alzheimer’s or is it simply normal aging?
Read MoreIf not treated or dealt with, panic attacks can worsen leading to a panic disorder possibly causing a person to withdraw from normal activities.
Read MoreHere are 9 things you may be doing not realizing their effect on weakening your bones leading to poor bone health:
Read MoreAnytime you are having sex, there is always the risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Of course, the very best way to avoid this scenario is to remain abstinent. However, this is a choice very few people opt for and are willing to make.
Read MoreIn a perfect world, women and men would visit their dentist every 6 months or twice a year for regular cleanings and checkups. Granted, our world is not perfect and men are more likely to neglect their oral health than women.
Read MoreTriglycerides – you have heard this word and probably vaguely know it has some sort of effect on your risk of heart disease.
Read MorePancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. This condition can occur for several reasons with a variety of symptoms. The inflammation can be acute, meaning it develops very suddenly lasting only a few days or it could be chronic in which the condition can occur for many years.
Read MoreEvery single day there will be people across our nation receiving a diagnosis of a serious health condition. Hearing “you have…” can be very scary and unsettling feeling like your world has stopped.
Read MoreThese changes could include noticing blood in your urine, incontinence, overactive bladder, or painful urination. In order to determine the cause and how to treat it, your doctor may need to do a procedure called cystoscopy.
Read MoreWhat causes healthy kidneys to start working abnormally? Were you even aware you were at risk for this condition?
Read MoreGraves’ disease, named after Robert Graves, an Irish physician discovering the condition about 150 years ago, has the distinction of being the most common form of hyperthyroidism. This disease runs in families and is 7-8 times more common in women than men.
Read MoreHere are six evidence-based steps to take reducing the risk of colorectal cancer:
Read MoreBack pain is one of the most common and agonizing conditions found among Americans. Approximately 8 out of every 10 Americans will have back problems at some point in their lives.
Read MoreTalking about bowel movements may not be discussed much in polite conversations but nonetheless, taking a quick peek before you flush can reveal clues about your health.
Read MoreThere are two type of polyps– One is a called a pedunculated polyp meaning it hangs down from a stalk. The second type of polyp is called sessile and is flat growing directly out of the tissue around it.
Read MoreA U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory committee voted last week to recommend, for a second time, FluMist, a nasal spray version of the influenza vaccine for use during the 2018-2019 flu season.
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