Category: Health

Take a Deep Breath: How to Control Asthma Symptoms

Take a Deep Breath: How to Control Asthma Symptoms

Though there is an unlimited amount of information at our fingertips, you’d be surprised how often people get misdiagnosed with asthma. When you or your child first develops it, your doctor may write it off as allergies or even the…

Hereditary Baldness: What to Expect and How You Can Treat It

Hereditary Baldness: What to Expect and How You Can Treat It

Experts estimate that around 66% of men will experience some degree of hair loss by the age of 35. The vast majority of hair loss in men is caused by hereditary baldness. Traditionally, hereditary baldness was untreatable; however, there are now many treatment options available to…

Understanding Stroke Risk Factors and Treatment Options

Understanding Stroke Risk Factors and Treatment Options

In the United States, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds. And every 4 minutes someone dies of a stroke, according to the Center for Disease Control. A stroke could happen to anyone, including you, your family, and your loved ones.…

All About ADHD: What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

All About ADHD: What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

Approximately 6.1 million children have ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Despite how many people have this condition, there’s a lot of people that still don’t know about ADHD. What is ADHD, exactly? What symptoms should you look out for in your…

Heart to Heart: What Is Heartburn?

Heart to Heart: What Is Heartburn?

Men with symptomatic acid reflux and Gastroenterologists / Concept with Healthcare And Medicine. Heartburn is experienced by 60 million Americans at least once a month and roughly 15 million people every day. Occasional heartburn is not generally a cause for concern, but if…

Living With Heart Failure: How Do You Define A New Normal?

Living With Heart Failure: How Do You Define A New Normal?

Over 26 million people around the globe live with heart failure.  In these individuals, the heart isn’t pumping as well as it should be. Going to the grocery store, exercising, and walking up the stairs can become extremely difficult for individuals living with…

Digesting The Facts: Dealing With Your Ulcerative Colitis Pain

Digesting The Facts: Dealing With Your Ulcerative Colitis Pain

An estimated three million adults in the United States were diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2015. These and other ulcerative colitis patients have to deal with the chronic condition’s signs and symptoms every single day. From unbearable pain to embarrassing situations,…

Does Laughing Gas Work For Managing Labor Pain?

Does Laughing Gas Work For Managing Labor Pain?

Nitrous Oxide, better known as laughing gas, is quickly gaining interest in the United States as an option for expectant mothers to manage labor pains [1]. A recent study discovered that the use of nitrous oxide is not a very…

There Could Be A Definite Way To Detect Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition in which many important mental functions are inhibited. With the onset of Alzheimer’s, a patient may experience mild confusion and memory loss. However when the condition becomes more severe, patients may suffer dramatic personality…

How Junk Food Marketing Leads to Unhealthy Diets

How Junk Food Marketing Leads to Unhealthy Diets

In the 21st century, technology has become an unavoidable part of children’s lives. From educational tools, to watching videos and playing games, children are surrounded by screens of all sorts and sizes. These devices are a perfect media outlet for companies…