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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

Osteopenia is the decrease in bone density. If you have osteopenia, your bone density may be lower than normal peak level, but it isn’t low enough to be diagnosed as osteoporosis. Bone density is simply the measurement of how strong your bones are. Lower bone density puts you at a higher risk of developing osteoporosis ...click here to read more

Balance problems are a common experience for people following a stroke. Insufficient co-ordination and stability can make people feel unsteady and lead to falls and lack of confidence. Thankfully, there are exercises that can help stroke sufferers regain balance. The impact of stroke on balance can be complex, but we know that the brain sends ...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

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

November 14, 2016 is World Diabetes Day, so we present our top articles to keep you informed about diabetes and related topics including high blood pressure, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and Alzheimer’s disease. Below you will read about ways to better manage diabetes, complications of diabetes, and conditions and illnesses that can impact diabetes. Type 2 ...click here to read more

A new study has found six out of 10 diabetics do not get regular eye exams, putting their vision at risk. Diabetes is a well-known risk factor for vision problems. Without regular monitoring, the eyes can undergo a host of changes, so of which may be irreversible, contributing to vision loss. Going for a routine ...click here to read more

Dementia risk is independently linked with sepsis, delirium, and acute dialysis among the elderly. The study looked at a random five percent of senior Medicare patients who were treated in intensive care in 2005. The participants were followed for three years. The study included 25,368 patients, and 4,519 of them were diagnosed with dementia. Older ...click here to read more

Heart disease risk is lowered with unsaturated fats and high-quality carbohydrates. The study found that replacing saturated fats with high-quality carbs had the biggest impact on reducing heart disease risk. No benefit was observed when the researchers replaced saturated fats with highly processed food. Study author and professor of nutrition Frank B. Hu explained, “Many ...click here to read more

Lewy body dementia can be distinguished from Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease by comparing clinical profiles. The study compared 21 patients with Lewy body dementia to 21 Alzheimer’s patients and 21 Parkinson’s disease patients. Patients were matched based on age, gender, education, race, cognitive impairment, and physical impairment, and were compared based on cognitive, functional, ...click here to read more

Frequent chest pain is common in depressed patients even in the absence of coronary artery disease. Lead researcher Dr. Salim Hayek explained, “Depression is a common and well-recognized risk factor for the development of heart disease. Patients with known heart disease and depression tend to experience chest pain more frequently. However, until now, it was ...click here to read more

The heart is a muscle, and just like any other muscle in your body it can be strengthened through diet and exercise. Without a healthy lifestyle, your heart can become weak and hence more susceptible to danger and illness, so it’s important to eat the right foods and partake in cardio exercises in order to ...click here to read more

Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a disease of the liver in which the bile ducts slowly become destroyed. A fluid produced by the liver, bile aids in digestion and helps rid the body of worn-out red blood cells, cholesterol, and toxins. When the bile ducts become destroyed, harmful substances start building up in the liver, ...click here to read more

Dementia is often mistaken for being a part of the normal aging process, but just because you are aging doesn’t mean you will develop dementia. The belief that dementia in old age is inevitable stems from the fact that many older adults experience cognitive decline. As we age, we may notice that we forget where ...click here to read more