Best and Worst Foods for Eyesight Karla Jarvis | Aug 17, 2023 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... 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...
What You Should Know About Prostate Cancer Caitlin Iles | Jul 3, 2023 Health 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... 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...
Everything You Need to Know About Parkinson’s Disease Caitlin Iles | Jul 3, 2023 Health 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.... 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...
Understanding Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Danielle Kemp | Jul 3, 2023 Health 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... 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...
The Top Home Remedies for Eczema Shaina McQuilkie | Mar 3, 2023 Health Atopic dermatitis, commonly referred to as eczema, is a condition that irritates the skin, leading to symptoms such as redness and itching. While eczema is common in children, it can occur at any age. Typically, eczema is a chronic condition consisting of a cycle of flare-ups followed by periods of remission. Additionally, eczema may be accompanied by other conditions, including allergies such as hay fever, and/or asthma. So, is there a home remedy for eczema? Currently, there is no cure... Atopic dermatitis, commonly referred to as eczema, is a condition that irritates the skin, leading to symptoms such as redness and itching. While eczema is common in children, it can occur at any age. Typically, eczema is a chronic condition consisting of a cycle of...
How to Treat Adult Diaper Rash Shaina McQuilkie | Mar 3, 2023 Health Adult diaper rash, sometimes called diaper dermatitis, is a fairly common condition, especially in individuals that suffer from incontinence or those living in long-term care facilities that use absorbency products such as incontinence briefs, diapers or pads. While it isn’t usually serious, it can become worse if not treated appropriately. It involves the skin around the genital area becoming irritated in some way resulting in pink or reddish skin that can be painful and itchy, leading to discomfort. While it... Adult diaper rash, sometimes called diaper dermatitis, is a fairly common condition, especially in individuals that suffer from incontinence or those living in long-term care facilities that use absorbency products such as incontinence briefs, diapers or pads. While it isn’t usually serious, it can become...
How to Build Your Immune System Pamela Bandelaria | Mar 3, 2023 Health When our body is exposed to harmful pathogens that can cause diseases, it is our immune system that protects our body and keeps us from being ill. A strong immune system helps us combat illness for us to stay healthy. Building a strong immune system is one of the common health topics in America. A lot of healthcare professionals and health coaches advocate for a strong immune system. There are different ways to build our immune system and ensure that... When our body is exposed to harmful pathogens that can cause diseases, it is our immune system that protects our body and keeps us from being ill. A strong immune system helps us combat illness for us to stay healthy. Building a strong immune system...
Eye Exercises: Helpful or Not? Pamela Bandelaria | Mar 3, 2023 Health There is no denying that our eyes are one of the most important organs in our body. They give us the ability to see the world around us and are our primary source of information. Our age, genetics or lifestyle can cause our eyes to become weaker. It’s not surprising that eye fatigue and eye strain are common problems. So what can you do? Eye exercises to help improve your vision! There are various exercises that you can do to... There is no denying that our eyes are one of the most important organs in our body. They give us the ability to see the world around us and are our primary source of information. Our age, genetics or lifestyle can cause our eyes to...