In recent years, numerous articles have thoroughly detailed the effects of concussions on cognitive health. This issue is of particular concern to athletes, particularly those who play sports such as football and soccer. While much of this attention is focused ...
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A Barrage of Pain
A Look at Cluster Headaches Like the common cold and chicken pox, practically everyone has suffered from headaches at one point or another. While a headache can make life miserable, they are usually just a short-term annoyance. For those suffering ...
Read More »Lucky 13: A Look at a Group of “Genetic Superheroes”
It’s pretty hard to overcome your genes, especially with regards to genetic disorders. A recent study, however, has unearthed a small number of people who have seemed impervious to their genetic fate. Few and Far Between An international effort with ...
Read More »Why a Lack of Sleep May Have a Lasting Impact on Your Brain
Get enough sleep last night? You’re hardly alone if you didn’t; surveys suggest that more that 35% of respondents reported getting less than seven hours of sleep during a typical 24-hour period. As anyone who’s ever tried to work on ...
Read More »Six Risk Factors for High Blood Pressure
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly a third of American adults suffer high blood pressure (also known as hypertension). In addition to putting the body at greater risk of numerous health problems, high blood pressure ...
Read More »Is There a Connection between Smoking and Arthritis?
There are fewer habits more damaging to human health than smoking. Over the last few decades, enormous sums of money have been spent on anti-smoking campaigns, warning consumers about the dangers of this habit. Aside from greatly increasing your risk ...
Read More »Why Being “Skinny Fat” Could be More Harmful Than You Think
Generally speaking, weight-related health problems are usually associated with those who are significantly overweight. Being “skinny fat” ‒ that is, have some flab clinging to the stomach and hips ‒ is usually considered to be more of a visual blight ...
Read More »Massage Therapy and Arthritis: A Swedish Solution?
As the number of elderly and middle-aged Americans continues to grow, so does the prevalence of osteoarthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 52.5 million adults have been diagnosed with some form of arthritis. By the ...
Read More »Cerebral Aneurysms: A Potentially Serious Threat
As the control center of the body, the brain certainly earns its place as one of the our vital organs. Given its massive importance, any issues that threaten the brain receive much attention from medical professionals. Cerebral aneurysms (also called ...
Read More »Dazed and Confused: Seniors, Inflammation and Delirium
Seniors often must contend with a number of significant health issues. Among these problems is delirium, a typically short-term state of mind characterized by confusion and a reduced ability to comprehend one’s surroundings. A recent study has identified a possible ...
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