Todd Murfitt hadn’t been expecting to sit 20 minutes at the doctor’s office and be diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s disease. The high school principal at St John the Baptist Primary School in Adelaide, Australia, was 35 when he received the shocking news. He’d suddenly began to notice violent and unusual tremors in his fingers...
Nowadays, it’s totally cliché to describe a lady as ‘one in a million’. A little creativity would be appreciated. However, no one was trying to be cute or sweet when they described the late Rose Marie Bentley as ‘one in fifty million’. Doctors estimated that probably one out of 50 million people in the world...
A cancer diagnosis is a scary thing. One day your life is going along normally, then suddenly everything changes. The earlier you get diagnosed, the better off you will be. These people share the weirdest signs that tipped them off to visit the doctor. (1) 40+ Weird Signs That Lead To A Cancer Diagnosis To...
Did you know that bipolar disorder and medication-resistant depression can both be caused by thyroid resistance in the brain? It may not make sense until you consider that your thyroid affects literally every single cell in your entire body! Let’s Talk About The Signs And Symptoms of Hypothyroidism Our thyroid affects a ton of our...
Many people spend their lives waiting to be happy. You may think, “if only I had more money,” or “could lose weight,” or you fill in the blank, then I would be happy. Humans are always searching for the next thing, or next achievement, that will make us happy. The problem is, very shortly after...
When we talk about weight loss, the conversation often centers around food. What you drink, however, can have an impact on not only your weight but your overall health. Metabolism-boosting drinks can help you manage your weight, while also providing excellent health benefits. The Best Metabolism Boosting Drinks Before we begin, let’s clear the air...
It doesn’t matter what gender you are, everyone wants the hair they’ve been dreaming of. Unfortunately, people of all ages and genders experience hair loss, which can be frustrating, devastating, and embarrassing for some people. Whether you’re new to thinning or balding hair or have been looking for that perfect natural remedy for a while,...
We have been sending both animals and humans alike into space for decades to help us discover and understand more about the fascinating solar system that surrounds us. But scientists want to learn about more than just the stars and planets. One of the most prominent questions scientists are asking is: “What happens to the...
Kidney disease and diabetes are complex health conditions that require meticulous management, especially when it comes to food. The kidneys serve multiple roles for the body, maintaining overall health, taking care of blood filtration, waste elimination, and blood pressure regulation. During all of this, diabetes significantly heightens the your kidney’s vulnerabilities, making it an easy...
Medications play a vital role in managing various health conditions, alleviating symptoms, and improving overall well-being. However, it’s important to be aware that even commonly used medications can have side effects – good, bad, and ugly. In this article, we will explore some popular medications and their potential side effects, including positive effects, negative effects,...
As we age, there’s always the concern about cognitive decline with dementia and Alzheimer’s being main concerns for many. However, it’s important to recognize that not all cognitive impairments are from irreversible conditions. In fact, there are many treatable conditions that mimic dementia symptoms. Dr. Ardeshir Hashmi, a geriatrician from Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Geriatric...
Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by progressive memory loss, cognitive decline, and changes in behavior. While the exact cause of Alzheimer’s is still not fully understood, a recent study has shed light on a potential rare mode of transmission that links Alzheimer’s with certain...