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A new study following multiple sclerosis (MS) patients has found that doing online meditations can reduce the symptoms of depression and sleep disorders related to the illness. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disorder in which the myelin sheath that protects neurons is damaged, interrupting the flow of information to and from the brain. The study ...click here to read more

Getting older is one of the major contributing factors of memory loss. Over time, our ability to recall weakens. For some, this progresses to dementia or Alzheimer’s disease and eventually, these individuals no longer have any memory of who they are or the world around them. Another risk factor that researchers and doctors are becoming ...click here to read more

A stroke and a seizure are two medical events that occur in the brain. Both conditions share similar symptoms, which can make diagnosis confusing. If both are left untreated, they could lead to serious long-term damage to the brain or possibly even death. In both stroke and seizures, there are abnormalities in the brain, but ...click here to read more

Everywhere you look, junk food is deemed the enemy. Yet it still continues to be a booming business between packaged snacks you can buy at the grocery store to fast food chains popping up on the regular. There are many reasons why we consume junk food, mostly because of convenience or cheaper cost. Although many ...click here to read more

Aging is an inevitable part of life. With each passing year, we get older. As we age, changes occur. Many of us want to hold on to our youthful appearance for as long as we can. For this reason, the anti-aging business is continuously booming with consumers spending hundreds to not look their age. But ...click here to read more

The weekly health news features articles on the difference between thrombosis and embolism, using essential oils for age spots, maintaining a healthy liver with the help of yoga, stage 1 hypertension, and ulcerative proctitis. Extracts from the articles are as follows: Thrombosis vs. Embolism: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Thrombosis and embolisms are different conditions, but ...click here to read more

Poor circulation is often the result of living a sedentary lifestyle. A very easy and natural way to get your circulation going once again is to boost your activity level. If you work at an occupation where you are sitting for a prolonged period, that too can make your circulation sluggish. By simply upping your ...click here to read more

Alcoholism is an ever growing problem faced by societies throughout the world. About 86 percent of Americans over the age of 18 reported drinking at some point in their lifetime. Alcohol Awareness Month, held on April of every year, aims at increasing awareness about its causes, treatment, and recovery. This year the theme is “Changing ...click here to read more

Glaucoma, according to WHO, is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, next to cataracts. An estimated three million Americans have glaucoma, but only half of them are aware of it. Everyone is at risk of developing glaucoma, from babies to older adults. Glaucoma damages the eye’s optic nerve, leading to vision loss ...click here to read more

End stage renal disease (ESRD) is the last stage of kidney disease (stage 5) in which the kidneys cannot function any longer are unable to keep up with the daily needs of the body. At this stage, dialysis or a kidney transplant is necessary in order to treat the disease. The role of the kidneys ...click here to read more

Tachycardia can be concerning because it signals an abnormality; however, it can be addressed with various treatments, including tachycardia treatment at home. Tachycardia is a condition where the heart’s rhythm is unusually fast. When you experience a fast heart rate, you can be diagnosed with tachycardia. Of course, rapid heart rate can be associated with ...click here to read more

When the blood flow to an area of your brain is inhibited, you experience a stroke. The lack of blood causes your brain cells to starve for oxygen, ultimately resulting in their death. Where a stroke occurs in the brain determines what kind of damage will occur. There are several different types of stroke including ischemic ...click here to read more

Smoking is bad. You know this, I know this, the entire world knows this. And yet, each year over seven million people die as a result of their smoking habit. Smoking is bad for all areas of health. This article will highlight the specific dangers that smoking has on your vascular system, which includes your ...click here to read more

Another week, and it’s time for your weekly health news. This week we feature articles on sigmoid colon pain, partial bowel obstruction, the difference between angina and heart attack, and yoga poses for a healthy liver. Extracts from the articles are as follows: Sigmoid Colon Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Sigmoid colon pain can be ...click here to read more