Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

You may be wondering, what is pseudogout? Well, you probably have heard of gout, the painful condition that commonly affects the large toe. But pseudogout? While it does sound similar, there are some notable differences. Before we outline the differences between gout and pseudogout, let’s further define pseudogout. Pseudogout, similar to gout, is an arthritis ...click here to read more

When it comes to healthy blood pressure, you need to balance your intake of sodium and potassium. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is when the pressure of blood flow pushes against the veins. High blood pressure can contribute to other major heart events and even stroke. High blood pressure can be symptomless, and if not ...click here to read more

The aroma of some of our favorite foods can stir up a bevy of emotions that contribute to the overall enjoyment of the food we eat. The consumption of our favorite food makes us happy and content, and we are usually incredibly satisfied afterward. But perhaps our favorite foods may be having more of an ...click here to read more

The longer you live, the more likely you are to have had surgery for some sort of ailment. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that in 2012, approximately 312.9 million operations were performed globally, which had increased by 38 percent over the previous eight years. This is about 4,469 surgical operations for every 100,000 people ...click here to read more

Ear burning sensations can be perceived as the ear feeling very hot as if it were near a heat source. This sensation is often a sign from your body telling you that something is wrong and you should pay attention to the pain in your ear. The sensation of burning in, on, or around the ...click here to read more

Locked-in syndrome is a neurological condition where the body experiences complete paralysis, except for the eyes. These individuals are usually completely conscious of the environment around them but are “locked-in,” unable to move any muscle in their body, only retaining their eye movements. Their ability to speak is also compromised, and their most effective way ...click here to read more

As we all know, practice makes perfect, and this is definitely the case for athletes—many hours of training go into perfecting their talents. According to a new study, patients should also train both their body and mind when prepping for a hospital stay, as it may actually shorten the length of time required and even ...click here to read more

As we age, we begin to lose control over many things. Some are things that bring us eventual pride, such as our children leaving the nest and starting their own lives, but others are things we thought we would never lose control of, as is the case of urinary and fecal incontinence. Incontinence is when ...click here to read more