Almost a million Americans a year are affected by blood clots, so it’s worth knowing the signs and symptoms. Blood clots, or thrombosis, can be life-threatening if not treated quickly. Here’s a detailed look at what they feels like, how to identify the symptoms, and when to seek medical help. 1. What is A Blood...
When it comes to raising daughters, Bruce Willis has a sixth sense. After his eldest daughter, Rumer Willis, gave birth to a baby girl of her own, Louetta Isley Thomas Willis, the new grandfather and the now-13-month-old quickly formed an unbreakable bond. “Lou is just starting to walk a little bit and she was walking...
While medication has made some incredible contributions to people’s quality of life, sometimes it causes people to question if they’re even worth taking. They have contraindications with other prescriptions and supplements and can often have undesirable side effects. As such, a Reddit user posed an important question and got some interesting, if not terrifying, answers....
A 29-year-old woman in the Netherlands has died after being granted the right to seek euthanasia. Zoraya ter Beek, who had just turned 29, applied for assisted dying several years ago due to chronic depression, anxiety, trauma, and an unspecified personality disorder. She passed away on May 22 at 1:25pm local time, as confirmed by...
Dr. Oz, known for his role as the host of The Dr. Oz Show, said his mother, Suna Oz, 81, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. He said that he didn’t recognize the symptoms, even as his mother’s behavior changed. He and his sisters noticed some odd things—their mother was struggling to find her words, and her...
An autopsy is a pretty complicated procedure designed to figure out how a person came to their demise. But, recent revelations have startled many, shedding light on a specific part of the examinations that has gone pretty well unknown by the general public until now. Let’s look into the unsettling discovery: The Autopsy Process Before...
An ischemic stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is blocked or reduced. The brain cells are then unable to get oxygen and nutrients and begin to die. A stroke can happen suddenly, without any warning. There are notable factors that increase people’s risk of stroke, such as...
Cashews are a delicious, rich-tasting snack that many people love to enjoy regularly. There has been some debate, however, as to whether or not they have a place in a healthy diet. The science is in, and it turns out that yes, they do. Cashews are not just delicious, but they also offer a plethora...
Bronnie Ware, an in-home caregiver, has looked after plenty of people in the final stages of life. Being aware of their diminishing mortality, Ware’s clients will share their deepest life regret with her. Their reflections became the foundation of her book, “The Top Five Regrets of the Dying,” a sobering compilation of her gatherings from...
It was in the year 2000 when medical student Sanders Markx first met April Burrell. At that point, April had already been living in a psychiatric institution for nearly six years. Diagnosed with a severe form of schizophrenia at age 21, she was in what the medical world calls a catatonic state. Twenty years later,...
Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing distress not only to the individuals diagnosed but also to their families and caregivers. In a remarkable turn of events, two individuals, Cici Zerbe and Simon Nicholls, have made claims of “beating” the disease through significant lifestyle changes. These cases have sparked...
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease is a problem seemingly on the rise in North America. Learning more about how we can prevent its onset are crucial, as there is still no cure. Recent warnings from neuroscientists highlight a concerning revelation – two common habits may significantly increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s and related dementias. The...
