A recent study has found a significant connection between anxiety and dementia. Researchers say that those who suffer from anxiety triple their risk of developing dementia later in life. Published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, it is the first study of its kind to investigate the link between anxiety and dementia over...
Pyroluria and pyrroles are controversial subjects. Some researchers and medical professionals believe that pyroluria is a legitimate condition, while others are skeptical. It’s important to note that, regardless of where you fall on the spectrum, there are many people who feel they’ve been helped by treatments that address this condition. What Is Pyroluria? Pyroluria, also...
Rosemary is a perennial herb that grows in temperate climates. It is a member of the mint family, and its leaves can be used fresh or dried. The most common use of rosemary is as an ingredient in cooking, but it is also used as a food flavoring, medicine, and cosmetics. Though used in folk...
Chickenpox is very common (some might even consider it as a rite of passage), but there’s a serious risk many parents aren’t aware of, and it involves the use of ibuprofen to help relieve chicken pox. A mother who was advised to follow this recommendation from different doctors on her son’s chickenpox will tell you...
Cancer is the #1 leading cause of death worldwide, causing almost 10 million deaths in 2020 [1]. It’s also the second leading cause of death in the United States, just behind heart disease [2]. Because of its commonality, almost everyone has some connection to the disease. Those who never experienced it firsthand most likely know...
A man born in Shenyang, China in 1936 probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a model – maybe it is! Either way, eighty-year-old Deshun Wang is breaking stereotypes all over the place, from age to beauty. Wang’s Early Life At the age of fourteen, Wang started work as...
Kidney disease is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the kidneys are damaged and are unable to function properly. The kidneys play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of fluids and electrolytes in our bodies, as well as filtering waste products from our blood. Early detection and treatment...
Hillary Zinks was experiencing pain on her derrière for weeks, and for the life of her, couldn’t figure out why. Even her mom did a quick inspection and found nothing. When Zinks finally made it to the emergency room, the doctors discovered an abscess on her butt. Talk about “a pain in the butt!” Here’s the clincher: The infection was...
Dementia is a progressive condition that damages and eventually kills brain cells. In the next ten years, experts project that about 82 million people worldwide will have dementia [1]. While there is still no cure for the condition, knowing the early warning signs of dementia can help you or your loved one get the support...
Side sleeping is the go-to position of many people. However they may not be aware that this comes with certain health benefits. In fact, different sleeping positions could lead to different results in the body, for good and bad. In general, people should sleep however they find themselves most comfortable. Still, if they are experiencing...
A new medical report details the case of a woman who started showing strange “altered behavior” and was diagnosed with dementia for five years. However, her symptoms were actually reversible. The unnamed woman, discussed in BMJ Case Reports, started exhibiting a gradual change in behavior, which was noticed by her family. As well as no longer cooking, keeping...
Energy drinks are popular across all age groups- kids, teenagers, and adults alike all seem to be reaching for the Monster, Redbull, or 5-Hour Energy to give them the boost they’re looking for. But how safe are these drinks really? More and more evidence is beginning to emerge suggesting that energy drinks may be doing...
