Age And Alzheimer's Disease: What's The Connection?
As we age, it may be shocking how noticeably our bodies can deteriorate in a matter of a few decades. By the time we retire, it is more likely we may deal with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Can You Safely Breastfeed With Hepatitis B Or Hepatitis C?
Most mothers with hepatitis B or hepatitis C can, according to the CDC, breastfeed safely. Is there any evidence that either viral liver infection can ever be transmitted through nursing?
Alcohol Septal Ablation For Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Procedure, Complications, And Recovery
Alcohol septal ablation is an alternative to open-heart surgery (septal myectomy), used to treat obstruction in HCM patients. Fully understanding the benefits and the complications can help you make a well-informed decision.
Mood Episodes In Bipolar Disorder: What Is Typical For A Depressive Episode?
Besides sadness, depressive episodes are characterized by bad sleep, losing interest in almost all activities that were once satisfying, and the scariest of all — romanticizing self-harm and suicide.
Gambling Addiction: Symptoms, Risk Factors, Diagnosis And Treatment
Gambling is usually nothing more than a bit of fun. For some, however, it spins out of control and becomes an addiction. What do you need to know?
Coffee Addiction: How Can Caffeine Intake Affect Your Life?
You may think coffee addicts have nothing in common with people who abuse heroin, cocaine, or alcohol — but a caffeine use disorder can really interfere with your health and brain functioning. What do you need to know about caffeine addiction?
Toothache In Children: Tips That Can Help Parents Out Before They Make It To The Dentist
Getting your child to the dentist can seem like a pain, but it does not always have to be that way. Here are some ways in which you can prepare your child for a dental visit and help things go smoothly.
Septal Myectomy In Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patients: Procedure, Risks, Recovery
Septal myectomy is a type of open-heart surgery used to treat obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Here's everything you should know about why it's needed, how it works, it's efficiency and possible risks.
8 Myths about Stretching
Is stretching really necessary? Is it as good as you think it is? Or have you been missing out on an important part of your workout. We'll hash out some big myths about stretching.
Exercise - A High Blood Pressure Remedy?
High blood pressure is a very common health problem that can really affect your quality of life - especially if it gives you a stroke or a heart attack! Regular exercise is a hypertension remedy you may not have considered yet, but that can really work.