Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

Early Parkinson’s disease-related weight loss and changes in eating habits indicate the severity of future disease. The study, conducted by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), found that although weight loss is common in Parkinson’s disease, weight loss that occurs early on could be a sign of disease severity. Lead and corresponding author Dr. Anne-Marie Wills ...click here to read more

The risk of heart disease is higher among individuals who are lonely or isolated. The findings of the study uncovered that social isolation increased the risk of heart disease and stroke by 30 percent, which is similar to the impact of job-related stress on cardiac wellbeing. Lead researcher Nicole Valtorta said, “Addressing loneliness and social ...click here to read more

While fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis (MS) do share the symptom of pain, fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal condition and multiple sclerosis is a neurological condition. There is still much unknown about the exact cause of fibromyalgia, but it is believed that the condition increases one’s sensitivity to pain. The cause of multiple sclerosis is the destruction ...click here to read more

The American Academy of Neurology has updated its guidelines on the use of botox, which is referred to as a safe and effective treatment for chronic migraines – along with three other neurological disorders. Botulinum toxin is normally used as a cosmetic treatment to smooth out wrinkles, but it can also reduce muscle contractions and ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) raises the risk of fractures in young women, according to the Mayo Clinic. Although men were also found to have a higher risk of breaking bones, their risk was associated with older age, whereas for women, it was under the age of 50. It has already been established that rheumatoid arthritis patients ...click here to read more

Knowing what triggers your allergic reaction can help you better prevent and reduce the symptoms. Many individuals just assume that pollen is their trigger the moment spring arrives, but there are many other allergens that may come up during the pollen season. Furthermore, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) says that over ...click here to read more

Diabetes is linked to a shorter life and an increase in disability. The findings uncovered that life expectancy in men and women at the age of 50 with diabetes is shortened by at least three years. Plus, only 13 years of their remaining life will be free of disability. Lead researcher Dianna Magliano said, “People ...click here to read more

Norovirus and flu (influenza) are often mistaken for one another, but they are two very different illnesses. What could be fueling the confusion is that norovirus is often referred to as the stomach flu – but, in fact, there is no such thing as stomach flu. You see, the flu is a condition that affects ...click here to read more