The brain is the command center of your body. It controls and regulates every necessary process for you to function normally. The brain, just like any other organ, is vulnerable to injury and damage. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from an external force to the head, such as a blow, bump, or when an object
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Hypertension and Obesity: What’s the Link?
Globally, hypertension and obesity are becoming increasingly big problems as there appears to be a significant link between the two conditions. The 1948 Framingham Heart Study, which identified the common factors contributing to cardiovascular disease, has found that approximately 78% of hypertension cases in men and 65% of cases in women can be directly attributed
Read MoreHow to Prevent Viral Infections
Viruses are germs that are composed of genetic material (DNA or RNA) and protein. They are not considered alive on their own, but they have a commanding way of hijacking healthy cells. In humans, viruses can cause infections such as colds, influenza, warts, smallpox, HIV/AIDS, Ebola, and the coronavirus. Viral infections invade living normal cells
Read MoreWhat To Expect After Amputation
There are approximately 1.8 million people living with amputations in the U.S. An amputation may be necessary for a number of different reasons and learning to adapt to an amputation, particularly if a prothesis is required, can be a lengthy and emotional process that involves time, patience, and perseverance. An amputation is surgery to remove
Read MoreShould I Go to My Doctor or the Emergency Room?
One day you’re minding your own business, perhaps running an errand or doing some housework – then BAM! You get hurt. Injuries often happen when we least expect them: at work, at home doing chores, a slip-and-fall in the shower, or even waking up and stumbling in the middle of the night. When a situation
Read More6 Ways to Lower Your Teen’s Anxiety
We all worry about things sometimes, and the worry can be positively harnessed to motivate us to accomplish good results. However, worry and anxiety can also hold us back. For teens, dealing with feelings of anxiety can be overwhelming – especially with the pressures of changes, their peers, and school. As parents, we can do
Read MoreRecognize These Early Warning Signs of a Stroke
Strokes are one of the most dreaded medical conditions. They are not only a major cause of severe disability, but also the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That’s why it’s important to know the early warning signs of a stroke, particularly
Read MoreDiabetes Risks
There are various risk factors that contribute to a person developing diabetes mellitus, which is when too much sugar is present in the blood. Some risk factors are controllable, but others are genetic. By paying close attention to any symptoms and trying to minimize various risks, some forms of diabetes can be avoided. There are
Read MoreType 2 Diabetes Nutrition Guidelines
If you are prediabetic – which means you are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes – or if you have already been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, your nutrition and lifestyle are incredibly important to your overall health and well-being. Eating a healthy diet of nutritious foods that are low in refined carbohydrates and
Read MoreCommon Radiology Myths Debunked
Radiology is a branch of medicine that uses medical imaging techniques for the diagnosis and, sometimes, treatment of injuries and diseases. Without medical imaging technology, there would be no way to definitively and accurately diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, injuries, and diseases that are now relatively easy to diagnose. Before radiology scans
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