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June is PTSD Awareness Month, so we’ve put together a list of our editorials that discuss PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), alongside other conditions that can affect or be affected by this condition, including rheumatoid arthritis, sleep apnea, heart attack, stroke, and aging. PTSD is often associated with military servants as it affects 11 to 20 ...click here to read more

Pneumonia risk doubles in elderly sleeping in dentures. Poor oral health is a risk factor for pneumonia among seniors. Researchers at the Nihon University School of Dentistry in Japan investigated association between several oral health behaviors and the risk of pneumonia among the elderly. At the beginning of the study, 524 randomly selected seniors were ...click here to read more

There are many factors that can contribute to low libido, including stress, fatigue, heart disease, and even mental illness. These factors are well known and there are often simple solutions to fix them. But research has shown a more surprising cause of low libido you may not have considered before. The good news is, it ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia and ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) both affect the muscles, although the former is associated with widespread musculoskeletal pain while the latter attacks nerve cells that control voluntary muscles. Aside from muscle pain, fibromyalgia also involves sleep disturbances, mood changes, and memory issues. It is believed to be caused by a physical trauma or psychological ...click here to read more

Rosacea risk is linked to genes, obesity, heart disease and sun exposure. The study suggested that environmental factors and genetics play a 50/50 role in the risk of rosacea, a chronic skin disorder. Lead author Dr. Daniel Popkin said, “Fifty-fifty is not a complete surprise in retrospect, but we just didn’t know. We now have ...click here to read more

White spots on tonsils can be an alarming sight to see, but many of the causes are not a reason for you to fret. Tonsils are located at the back of the throat, and you can actually see them if you open your mouth wide and look into a mirror. Some individuals develop a condition ...click here to read more

Influenza (flu) and pneumonia at first glance may appear the same, but there are distinct differences between the two along with different treatment methods that need to be considered in order to get over either illness. The flu is primarily caused by a strain of virus, and the flu vaccine is compiled of the different ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, I’m a fitness instructor for a large Canadian gym company and teach classes four times a week. It was kind of a fluke how I got into training people really. You see, about five years ago I joined a boot camp and lost 20 pounds. I loved the feeling I got from working ...click here to read more

Community-acquired pneumonia is more likely to develop in diabetes patients with higher mortality rates. Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a type of pneumonia commonly contracted in the community, meaning it occurs outside of hospital or extended healthcare facilities. Pneumonia is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. despite the availability of treatments and preventative ...click here to read more

Every year, at least 250,000 people are hospitalized for hip fractures, yet many don’t realize the injury is associated with osteoporosis risk. New research suggests that seven out of 10 older adults who experience hip fractures are not told they could have osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile ...click here to read more

Bronchitis and pneumonia are two respiratory conditions that at first may appear to be the same, but there are unique differences distinguishing the two. In both conditions, inflammation is present, but for bronchitis it is inflammation of the bronchi, and in pneumonia it is inflammation of the lungs. Both conditions affect the lower part of ...click here to read more

Atrial fibrillation – abnormal heart rhythm – is linked to a higher risk of cancer, more specifically colon cancer. Lead researcher Dr. David Conen said, “We found a significant relationship between atrial fibrillation and cancer.” The study did not establish a cause-and-effect relationship, but did show a strong association between atrial fibrillation and cancer risk. ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever wondered – how long does food poisoning last? – well, we are here to answer that burning question and provide you with other facts regarding food poisoning. The simple and direct answer to the question how long food poisoning lasts is between one to two days, typically. Symptoms will subside on their ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis affects the lungs and raises the risk of interstitial lung disease. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune type of arthritis, and although it primarily affects the joints, it can affect other body parts and organs, too. According to researchers, respiratory conditions are the second leading cause of death among rheumatoid arthritis patients. Some are ...click here to read more