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Stress is one thing most of us face in our hectic lives. But post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD) is a disease of intense mental anguish from the kind of life or death trauma faced by soldiers in combat, a car crash, serious injury, sudden death of a loved one, or sexual violence. Trauma to this degree ...click here to read more

November is National Healthy Skin Month, so we present our top articles discussing common skin problems including psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, acne, skin aging, and cold sores. Our skin goes through many changes as we age, so finding ways to improve the appearance of our skin can help it look younger and healthier. Below you will ...click here to read more

Heart arrhythmia is when there is a problem with the heart’s electrical impulses that coordinate heartbeats, resulting in a rapid heartbeat or a slow one. Feeling like a heart fluttering, oftentimes arrhythmia is not indicative of anything serious. In other cases, a heart arrhythmia is a sign of a problem that requires medical treatment. To ...click here to read more

Heart valve disease refers to a group of conditions preventing the heart valves from properly functioning. It disrupts circulation and may turn into a life-threatening condition. When heart valve disease is spotted early on, the function of the heart valve can be successfully restored with treatment. The heart has four main valves, known as the ...click here to read more

Heart attack or heart disease risk may be increased with raised yellow patches of skin around the eyelids. These yellow patches around the eye often signify high cholesterol. The condition is also referred to as xanthelasma. Although cholesterol deposits around the eyes may not always signify high cholesterol, it’s still important to check your blood ...click here to read more

Low bone density and hip fracture rates linked to hot flashes and night sweats during menopause. The study found that women who suffered with moderate to severe hot flashes or night sweats during menopause had lower bone density. The study followed thousands of women who were not using hormonal replacement therapy for eight years. Baseline ...click here to read more

Sudden cardiac arrest refers to the sudden and unexpected loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness. It’s important to note that sudden cardiac arrest is different from a heart attack. In a heart attack, blood flow to the heart is blocked. Sudden cardiac arrest often results from a disturbance of electrical activity in the heart ...click here to read more

High blood pressure may raise the risk of developing vascular dementia. The analysis of medical records from over four million people helped researchers identify high blood pressure as a risk factor for vascular dementia. Vascular dementia develops when part of the brain isn’t getting enough blood carrying the oxygen and nutrients it requires. Some people ...click here to read more

A gallbladder attack can feel like sudden pain accompanied by nausea, sweating, fever, and chills. This pain can last for a few minutes and disappear, or it can radiate upwards toward the shoulders. A gallbladder attack is most often caused by gallstones. Gallstones are solid crystalized deposits that form from cholesterol and bile pigments in ...click here to read more

Coronary artery disease incidences have declined by nearly 20 percent in the U.S., according to latest research findings. Although there has been a great emphasis on lowering risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD), which include blood pressure and blood lipids, the outcomes of these recommendations have been unknown. The researchers of the study pooled ...click here to read more

Vision loss in seniors after cataract surgery may be prevented with new eye pressure test. Cataracts are a common condition associated with aging, and nearly half of seniors over the age of 75 will develop cataracts. Lead researcher of the study John Jarstad explained, “The current standard of care following cataract surgery is to refill ...click here to read more

Fatty liver disease and heart disease have been found to have a bi-directional association. The researchers found that not only can fatty liver disease increase the risk of heart disease, but the association works the other way around, too, meaning, heart disease can increase the risk of fatty liver. Fatty liver disease cases are on ...click here to read more

Many of us bring our smartphones to bed, but this habit could be disrupting your sleep. The recent study has shown that the blue light emitted from smartphones and other screen devices can impact the duration and quality of sleep. The study found that the participants used their phone on average for 38 hours during ...click here to read more

Stroke can be treated if detected and addressed quickly. But how would you know if you or a loved one is having a brain attack? Research shows that close to 800,000 Americans have a stroke every year. About 140,000 die from it. It’s estimated that one out of every 20 deaths in the United States ...click here to read more