Browse Category: Diseases and Disorders
Published: March 15, 2010
Seasonal Affective Disorder is an increasingly common problem, particularly during the winter months. If you or someone you know automatically experiences a change of mood (for the worse) when winter rolls around, it may be more than just the "blues." And even as March gets into full swing, some people still feel the effects of the dark and cloudy days. If this sounds familiar - I know how you feel! You may be suffering from SAD. What exactly is SAD, and could you possibly be a victim? What causes it? And are there ways to treat SAD? Let’s find out . . .
Published: March 01, 2010
Have you ever heard a medical horror story? Perhaps it was about how a patient went into surgery to have one kidney removed and the doctor took the wrong one. Or, a doctor got a patient’s file confused with someone else’s and misdiagnosed the perfectly healthy patient with a fatal disease. It’s inevitable - accidents happen. But when it comes to your health, a mistake could be deadly. So what can you do to ensure that the horror story doesn’t become a reality? To protect yourself (and your loved ones) try these tips.
Published: February 22, 2010
February 21-27 is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Have you ever sat down to a meal, and had just one too many bites past the “full” point? Perhaps it was at an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet, or maybe you couldn’t resist your mom’s famous pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving dinner. For most people, such a type of eating occurs only once in a great while. But for some, it becomes a way of life and may happen on a daily basis. At that point, it may develop into an eating disorder called binge eating.
Published: February 15, 2010
Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative disease that affects an estimated 12 million people in this country alone. The disease is incurable and is marked by a slow “eating away” of a person’s brain causing forgetfulness, amnesia, and violent outbursts and panic. Until now, there have been limited findings on means to treat and restrict the damage done by this disease. While there is still no cure, some recent research is making some promising conclusions in regards to antioxidants and Alzheimer’s.
Published: February 11, 2010
The winter season often leads to the “winter blahs” – you may feel tired all the time, experience lack of motivation to perform normal daily activities and just be overall lethargic. Oh, and don’t forget the ghost-like appearance your skin takes on due to lack of sunshine! But what if all these symptoms are more than just the winter blahs? Take careful note – such inconspicuous health signals could be an indication of Anemia.
Published: February 11, 2010
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a degenerative disease that affects hundreds of thousands of people each year and to date there is still no cure. While various treatments and therapy are applied to patients suffering from this condition few patients see any real, demonstrative results. However, the latest findings in the medical world have found a reason to hope that there might actually be a cure for MS.
Published: January 21, 2010
There may be a new hope on the horizon for those with Parkinson’s disease. This is exciting news that many people hope will improve the treatment of Parkinson’s patients in the very near future. Keep reading to find out more information on this new research.
Published: December 28, 2009
Vaccines are not a new thing. In fact, they have become a part of everyday life for most people, especially children. But, what you may not realize is that immunizations have become a huge money-making industry these days. If you do not buy into that, then you probably have not heard about the three new vaccines that are in the works. In fact, you may not believe your ears when you hear about these up-and-coming vaccines and what’s really behind them.
Published: November 19, 2009
The computer has become indispensable to our modern way of life. But the violation of our natural way of not looking directly at a source of light and the limited physical activity involved in its use may have far reaching lifespan consequences for today's youths and their hard working parents. This harm will continue unless they learn to take proactive responsibility for their health by learning how to identify, minimize and manage computer related health risks and conditions.
Published: October 29, 2009
You’ve likely become aware of threats from a number of “everyday” items. These include mercury, vaccines, microwave ovens, fluoride in your water, x-rays, and electromagnetic smog, just to name a few. However, the threat of uranium is yet unknown by many . . . perhaps you included. Keep reading to find out more about this potentially harmful toxin.
