Health

Nutrition is vital to our overall health, and it is now common knowledge that certain foods promote well-being while others can cause disease and illness. We all try to eat well more often than not, but when it comes to our vision, we must make the best food choices we can. Some foods support the healthy aging of our eyes and are relatively easy to include in a daily diet, such as dark green leafy vegetables. When considering your nutrition,...

As the name suggests, prostate cancer impacts the prostate gland and is the second most common form of cancer in men after skin cancer. Roughly 1 in 8 men will develop prostate cancer throughout their lifetime. In 2023 the American Cancer Society estimates that there will be roughly 288 300 new diagnoses and 34 700 deaths from the disease. While it is the second leading cause of cancer death, with 1 in 41 men dying, earlier screening and better treatment...

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects roughly one million Americans, with rates expected to climb to 1.3 million by 2030. It is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s; approximately 90 000 people are diagnosed yearly. While there currently isn’t a cure for this condition, medications and other interventions can help to manage or slow its progression. This article will outline Parkinson’s disease, Parkinson’s symptoms to look for, and the current best treatments. As mentioned above,...

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) is a rare type of cancer that develops in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. GISTs originate from the interstitial cells of Cajal, which are responsible for regulating the contractions of the digestive system. Although GISTs can occur in any part of the GI tract, they are most commonly found in the stomach or small intestine. In this article, we will explore the signs, symptoms, causes and treatment options for GIST, and discuss dietary recommendations for individuals diagnosed...