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Unlike regular tinnitus, which is ear ringing, pulsatile tinnitus can feel like a heartbeat in the ear. Pulsatile tinnitus is a rhythmic noise in the heart, which sounds similar to a heartbeat. If you were to check your heartbeat while experiencing pulsatile tinnitus, you would uncover that both rhythms are the same. This is what ...click here to read more

Mixed incontinence is a combination of symptoms of the two other types of incontinence, which include stress incontinence and urge incontinence. This means, patients with mixed incontinence may experience leaks when coughing or sneezing along with a strong urge to urinate. Signs and symptoms of mixed incontinence As mentioned, mixed incontinence is a combination of ...click here to read more

Incontinence is one of those health issues we don’t often discuss but is relatively common in older adults. Urge incontinence (UUI) is the sudden onset of the need to urinate. It is sometimes referred to as an unstable or overactive bladder. A new study has found urge incontinence is more likely to occur after suffering ...click here to read more

Varicose veins are those blue veins that appear on the legs. For those who have them, they often do not experience symptoms but are embarrassed simply by their appearance. For others, varicose veins may make legs feel heavy and throb in pain. Varicose veins, overall, aren’t dangerous and typically don’t result in any complications. But ...click here to read more

While they are both degenerative eye diseases, glaucoma and cataract are different. Here we provide you with an overview of glaucoma vs. cataract. Well over two million Americans currently suffer from glaucoma, and by the age of 80, over half of those living in the U.S experience cataract. What is the difference between glaucoma and ...click here to read more

There is a growing problem happening and its affecting people of all ages. As we spend more time sitting in front of a computer, the more we are complaining of back pain. Spinal health is incredibly important yet very much overlooked. Poor posture, prolonged sitting, heavy purses and knapsacks… these are all factors contributing to ...click here to read more

This Brain Awareness Week, we focus on bringing you information on foods for brain power, brain stem stroke, cerebral atrophy (shrinking of the brain), the link between Alzheimer’s disease and a protein diet, and catatonic depression, which causes an individual to display abnormal behavior. Brain Awareness Week is a worldwide campaign conducted in the third ...click here to read more

Stress incontinence is the result of added pressure on the bladder contributing to urinary frequency and leaks. In many cases, patients are unable to control their urine, so they may experience the urge to urinate in all circumstances. Stress urinary incontinence goes beyond being just a bladder problem and has been linked to social isolation, ...click here to read more

Panuveitis or diffuse uveitis is part of a group of diseases that affect the part of the eye called the uvea. Sadly, it can lead to vision loss. Uveitis that impacts all regions of the uvea, including the iris, ciliary body, and choroid is the best panuveitis definition. Panuveitis is actually one of four types ...click here to read more

Alcohol and memory loss are very closely related to one another. People who consume excessive amounts of alcohol on a regular basis are more likely than those who only drink moderately to develop early-onset dementia and other cognitive dysfunctions as they get older. A French study conducted earlier this year showed a strong correlation between ...click here to read more

Venous thromboembolism is a potentially life-threatening blood clot that forms in the veins and travels in the bloodstream until it becomes lodged somewhere. New research has found that these clots can form due to prolonged sitting, which affects normal blood circulation in the limbs, and watching television for long hours can increase the chances of ...click here to read more

Cognitive decline is an unfortunate medical reality that can affect any one of us as we age. It is also one of the primary symptoms associated with degenerative conditions such as dementia. There are ways to combat this eventuality, however. We have all heard the phrase “use it or lose it” when it comes to ...click here to read more

Erectile dysfunction isn’t the most common topic of discussion, but the fact of the matter is that between 15 to 30 million American men live with ED daily. Worse yet, the risk of ED increases with age. Dr. Neil Baum explained, “If men are honest, every one of them will tell you they’ve experienced impotence ...click here to read more

Heart failure is when the heart is unable to pump an adequate supply of blood to meets the body’s needs. This can occur over time, which means it is a chronic condition. On the other hand, in some cases, heart failure can occur suddenly. When it does, it is known as acute heart failure. Acute ...click here to read more