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Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition where a person gradually loses memory and thinking capacity while developing behavioral problems that eventually make it difficult to perform daily tasks. While scientists have confirmed that it is a form of dementia and is not necessarily linked with aging, there is no way to cure it or stop ...click here to read more

Diarrhea is generally a sign that something is going on internally. But if you start to see red diarrhea, it could be a cause for panic. Stool is typically brown in color and shaped like a log. Diarrhea, on the other hand, is loose and can occur quite suddenly. The color of your diarrhea can ...click here to read more

Latissimus dorsi pain is a discomfort in one of the largest muscles in the back and is often referred to as lat muscle strain. Our lats have a large V shape and span the width of the back, helping to control movement of the shoulders. So, what causes latissimus dorsi muscle pain and how do ...click here to read more

Do you ever notice that when you wake up, your eyes seem to have developed crust? Because of this, you probably head over to your bathroom and wash your face. Some people aren’t phased by this while others find it quite gross. So, what exactly is going on while we sleep that contributes to crusty ...click here to read more

When you think about foods that lower blood pressure, reducing salt probably comes to mind along with potassium-rich foods. Your diet should also be stocked with fruits and vegetables. One food that you may not associate with lower blood pressure is sardines. Living with high blood pressure can be quite dangerous because it can be ...click here to read more

Portal hypertensive gastropathy (PHG) is a condition that occurs in patients with portal hypertension. Portal hypertension is when blood pressure increases in a system of veins known as the portal venous system, which are the veins that come from the stomach, intestines, spleen, and pancreas and merge into the portal vein. PHG results in changes ...click here to read more

What homonymous hemianopsia (HH) can be defined as is when an individual is reduced to only being able to see one side of the visual world from each eye. HH is commonly caused by a stroke and will cause a person to bump into objects or fail to see objects or people. It is the ...click here to read more

The opioid epidemic refers to the widespread abuse of opioid prescription drugs in the United States, leading to an increasing number of opioid-related drug overdose deaths. Opioid drugs are usually prescribed for pain management, particularly for cancer patients and those recuperating post-surgery. However, one in 16 patients becomes addicted to them, often due to over-prescription ...click here to read more

Hardening of the arteries, technically called arteriosclerosis, is a condition that is caused by a deposit of minerals on the walls of arteries. This occurs when the fat deposits on the internal walls of arteries calcifies. Arteries that develop this are narrow and pump insufficient blood to the organs. Significant constriction and stiffening can lead ...click here to read more

American Heart Month is observed for the entire period of February to spread awareness about heart health and lifestyle changes that can prevent the onset of problems such as cardiomegaly (enlarged heart) and leaky heart valve. Articles published in this week’s round-up also contain a resting heart rate chart and discuss foods that lower heart ...click here to read more

Central sleep apnea (CSA) is one type of sleep apnea, a sleep disorder affecting nearly 20 million Americans. Obstructive sleep apnea is caused by a blockage of the airways, central sleep apnea is a condition in which the brain fails to signal to the muscles responsible for breath control, and mixed sleep apnea is a ...click here to read more

You’ve had some herbal tea, you shut off your devices, your room is cool, and the lights are off. You basically have the perfect ritual to fall fast asleep. And yet, here you are wide awake staring at the ceiling. What’s going on? Well, some of us simply can’t fall asleep regardless of our environment ...click here to read more

February is Low Vision Awareness Month, so we are rounding up our relevant topics. You can read about low vision in elderly, how to improve your quality of life, AMD lifestyle changes, AMD home remedies, and an AMD diet. AMD refers to age-related macular degeneration. In simpler words, it refers to eye problems caused due ...click here to read more

To build awareness on World Cancer Day 2018, this weekly round-up summarizes articles related to cancer risk, colorectal cancer, breast cancer, and skin cancer. The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), which has a presence in 160 countries, has named February 4th as a day to educate people about the dangers of cancer. They want ...click here to read more