In a perfect world, childhood would be a thoroughly carefree and idyllic experience, free of harsh illnesses that wreck the body’s health. Unfortunately, reality can be very cruel to the young, afflicting them with chronic illnesses that cause a variety ...
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An Inherited Problem: A Look at Huntington’s Disease
Most serious illnesses can be blamed a small number of culprits – infectious viruses and bacteria, poor lifestyle choices or certain chemical reactions within the body. Thanks to decades of medical research, many of these diseases can be prevented through ...
Read More »Hypoglycemia: The Problem of Low Glucose Levels
In the modern developed world, few problems are as widespread and troublesome as diabetes. This chronic affliction, which greatly hinders the body’s ability to manage its blood sugar (glucose) levels, impacts an estimated 347 million people worldwide. To put it ...
Read More »Protecting Your Mind against Vascular Dementia
As we get further and further into adulthood, it becomes painfully obvious that our bodies aren’t as sturdy and resilient as they once were. Injuries, diseases and various aches and pains seem to attack more frequently, and the body tends ...
Read More »The Many Causes of Eye Pain
When the topic of bodily pain comes up, most people usually think of the most common trouble spots – the knees, shoulders and back. Sure enough, this attention is well-deserved, as millions of Americans suffer with persistent pain in these ...
Read More »Tennis Elbow: Not Just a Problem for Tennis Players
One could be forgiven for thinking that a condition known as “tennis elbow” applies only to tennis players. Such a notion would seem to make sense; after all, professional tennis players heavily utilize their right elbows (or left elbows if ...
Read More »A Skin-Deep Problem: A Look at Hives
Most of the diseases and various medical problems we encounter tend to do most of their damage inside our bodies. Sure, it’s pretty obvious to others when you’re sick with a cold, but your physical appearance isn’t radically altered (aside ...
Read More »The Chilling Effects of Raynaud’s Disease
The winter months are generally known for snowstorms and bone-chilling temperatures. In addition to these seasonal hurdles, you might also notice that your hands and feet frequently become and cold and numb. What you may not realize is that this ...
Read More »What to Eat With an Upset Stomach
There are few things that can derail your day quicker that an upset stomach. The nausea, bloating, pain and other symptoms can prevent you from getting any work done at the office, and can just as easily ruin your downtime ...
Read More »How to Stop Your Eyes from Twitching
After spending hours milling away in your office, you might find yourself encountering an irritating yet familiar problem; an eye that twitches uncontrollably. Though no one would claim that a twitching eye represents a major medical issue, it is still ...
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