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You’ve heard of a heart attack and you probably have a good understanding of what that is. You may have even heard of cardiac arrest. You know that these two events are serious and should be avoided as best as possible. Although both events affect the heart, they are quite different. So, let us help ...click here to read more

It is well known that stress can have harmful effects on your entire body and health. Researchers from Germany and India recently confirmed that not only does vision loss contribute to stress, but stress can worsen vision loss, creating an endless cycle. The study uncovered that prolonged and chronic stress contributes to strain not only ...click here to read more

Everyone has their own way to deal with this stress, like going for a walk, meditating, or eating. Eating often becomes comforting through times of high stress, but this is not the best coping mechanism. When we’re put under stress, our bodies release hormones to cope, often called the “fight-or-flight” response. This refers to sticking through ...click here to read more

If you have abdominal pain and frequent bowel movements, you might have irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, commonly called IBS-D. This can be uncomfortable physically and emotionally due to the discomfort and sudden urges to use the bathroom. Currently, there is no known cure for IBS-D, but there are treatments that can improve some of ...click here to read more

The key to a long, healthy life and looking and feeling your youngest is properly nourishing your body. Each cell in your body requires the right nutrients to function. Eating the right foods can go a long way in not only making you appear younger, but making you live longer too. By adding the following ...click here to read more

Depression and anxiety are national health issues that affect a large percentage of the population. Recent research has shown that those who suffer from obesity may be more likely to experience depression and anxiety. The new study was performed by researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center and found that bacteria in the gut microbiome can cause ...click here to read more

Bladder leaks can be quite embarrassing, and if you suffer from them, you may rate yourself as having a lower quality of life. This is because you’re scared to go out in public, scared to laugh, and scared to sneeze all because of the fear of leaks. What if you can’t find a bathroom? Then ...click here to read more

We all know that smoking is bad for us, yet millions of people worldwide still smoke. Smoking is linked with heart disease, cancer, respiratory problems, among other issues. Now there is another health concern that smoking is linked to that you may not have known about. Smoking has been found to damage your body’s muscles, ...click here to read more

The sudden loss of hearing (idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss) is a rare condition, affecting approximately 20 people out of every 100,000. It is characterized by an unexplained hearing loss that occurs over a period of 72 hours. Patients who suffer from this condition are often the victims of permanent hearing damage. Because of this, ...click here to read more

As we age, our bodies stop functioning at the same level they used to. We experience aches and pains where there were none before and may notice a significant decrease in energy and stamina. The effects of aging can also take a toll on our brain health. For many, this means simply forgetting where we’ve ...click here to read more

When it comes to aging, there are certain changes that are considered normal and other changes that signal a more serious problem. In regard to memory and thinking, there is some level of decline to be expected, but certain changes regarding memory and brain health could reveal early dementia and should not be avoided. In ...click here to read more

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIH) occurs with the exposure of – you guessed it – noise. Very loud noise and either at once or overtime are dangerous. Roughly 15 percent of Americans live with NIH, which can either be temporary (such as ringing in the ears after a loud concert), or permanent. A new treatment may ...click here to read more

Although there is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, diet can play a role in controlling inflammation and offering relief from symptoms. Ideally, RA patients should eat a well-balanced healthy diet that offers a wide variety of nutrients and vitamins in order to support overall good health. Generally, RA patients are considered to be at a ...click here to read more

For those who suffer from an overactive bladder, the FDA may be offering hope with a new mode of treatment. The agency has just recently approved a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for mirabegron (Mybetriq) as a combination therapy with muscarinic antagonist solifenacin succinate (VESIcare) for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB). The new treatment ...click here to read more