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Hearing loss is something that many of us will suffer from as we age, but some people experience this decline earlier than others. At times, the affliction can come on suddenly, but unfortunately, treatment options are still limited. As an estimated 30 million people in the United States are affected to some degree by hearing ...click here to read more

In recent years, scientists have discovered a much deeper connection between the gut and the brain than what was believed to exist before. The truth of the matter appears to be that the health of either the brain or the stomach has an impact on the other. A new study has found evidence that shows ...click here to read more

An estimated 13 percent of the general population suffers from migraines. Some migraines sufferers will also report ear-related complaints such as vertigo and dizziness, ear fullness, tinnitus, and hearing loss. Ear and hearing conditions like vestibular migraines, Meniere’s disease, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, aural fullness, pain, and even pulsatile tinnitus have been reported to be closely ...click here to read more

Depression can come on completely out of the blue for some of us and for others, it has a more direct link to what’s going on in our lives at that time. Many elderly patients who are experiencing severe pain are also diagnosed with depression. This can be caused by several factors, including mobility issues ...click here to read more

You’re often told that before and after exercise, you should stretch, but why is this constantly being recommended? Sometimes you’re on a time crunch and simply don’t have time to stretch, so you get in the gym, go through your workout, and head out. Maybe you feel fine after and think you don’t need stretching. ...click here to read more

Obstructive sleep apnea is a fairly common condition affecting breathing patterns during sleep. It causes a person to repeatedly stop breathing for short intervals of time through the night, which can lead to decreased oxygen in the blood, having detrimental effects on the cardiovascular system and the brain. In the past, research efforts surrounding obstructive ...click here to read more

If you’re like most people, you occasionally enjoy some alcohol. Whether it’s with a meal or in celebration, alcohol is often consumed with others. It can affect the body and its systems, doing everything from slowing down motor functions and causing sleepiness to even impairing memory. Starting with your first glass of alcohol, your brain ...click here to read more

Sleep is an integral part of health – we all know this. But can it help fight off a cold? It’s always advised to get more rest when you’re feeling under the weather, and with cold and flu season quickly approaching, we ask: how much sleep do you need to feel better? When we sleep, ...click here to read more

Reports show that both mental illnesses and drug use are on the rise across the United States. Over 72,000 American deaths were caused by drug overdose in 2017 alone. Research has found a clear association between mental health issues and drug abuse in the past, but this association has not been specifically looked at in ...click here to read more

There is a well-known link between anxiety and digestion. When we become stressed or anxious, our digestive system takes notes and changes to cope with the stress. Regardless of how you feel you’re handling the stress, your digestive system will tell you otherwise. Digestive issues are quite common nowadays, but how can you tell if ...click here to read more

As of 2012, one in 10 Americans has experienced bouts of depression. This number is estimated to increase by 20 percent each year. Sadly, though, up to 80 percent of these people are not receiving treatment for their depression, whether they are scared to ask for help or are not able to do so, factors are ...click here to read more

Bulging eyes or protruding eyeballs – known as proptosis or exophthalmos – is often a sign of a serious medical condition. In a healthy individual, the white part of the eye is not visible over the iris. If the white part is showing between the iris and the eyelid, this is known as bulging eyeball. ...click here to read more

According to new research, whether you are someone who avoids drinking alcohol entirely or drink wine like it’s water, you have a higher risk of developing dementia than people who have only the occasional brew. The study followed 9,087 adults over the course of the (on average) 23-year follow up period. The researchers assessed alcohol ...click here to read more

A new study suggests that you have a higher risk of being in a car accident if you sleep less than seven hours each night. This risk increases for those who sleep less than four hours. It is often recommended that healthy adults experience seven to nine hours of sleep, yet one in five Americans ...click here to read more