With this month of May being the month that we bring awareness to mental illnesses, how about we close out the month by sharing common bad habits that are connected to mental disorders? Did you know that excessive showering could be linked to a disorder? How about extreme plastic surgery? Let’s examine these habits and… Continue Reading
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Category Archives: Medical Diseases & Conditions
How to manage the lupus condition
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) is a chronic, autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in various parts of the body, including joints, kidneys and other organs, skin, blood and even the brain. It can affect any organ in the body and may cause a wide range of symptoms. It occurs when your body’s immune system… Continue Reading
Measles outbreak raises questions about immunity in adults
Adults in the United States who were vaccinated against measles decades ago may need a new dose depending on when they received the shot and their exposure risk, according to public health experts battling the nation’s largest outbreak since the virus was deemed eliminated in 2000. Up to 10 percent of the 695 confirmed… Continue Reading
Five Common Causes of Nosebleeds
We all have experienced this – when you touch your nose, you all of a sudden discover a trickle of blood coming out. This is known as a nosebleed. There are several reasons why a nosebleed occurs and not all of them are serious. Most of us know how to stop a nosebleed- pinch your… Continue Reading
Three Serious Diseases Caused by a Lack of Sleep
Last month, I wrote an article about improving the quality of your sleep. But now I am going to shed light on illnesses that are associated with getting a lack of sleep. As we all know, sleep is very important for our well-being. But what happens when we start to neglect our eight hours of… Continue Reading
Could Cold Hands and Feet be a Serious Health Sign?
During this time of the year, we all start to have cold hands and feet. On paper, this is normal due to the frigid temperatures. But if you frequently have this problem, could this be a harmful thing for your body? Here are some interesting reasons I’ve found out why you have been experiencing… Continue Reading
What you must know about the flu shot
During this winter season, most people are getting the influenza, or flu vaccination. For those who don’t know, the flu disease is a contagious disease that is spreading across the U.S. and is caused by coughing, sneezing, and close contact. Some its symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headache and runny or stuffy nose. Thousands… Continue Reading
Four tips to banish bloating in your belly
A lot of us have experienced this. By this, I mean that invisible donut around our midsection of our stomachs. This stomach condition is called bloating. This condition occurs when your belly starts to be filled with air sometimes due to some specific foods you’re eating. However, it could occur for other reasons too. Here… Continue Reading
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