Heart Attacks 101
It can be hard to know if a person is having a heart attack. While some people have the classic chest pain and shortness of breath, heart attack symptoms can sometimes be mistaken for minor conditions, such as indigestion. However, a heart attack requires immediate medical intervention, so if you or a loved one have…
Read MoreAfter 30 Years of Effort, Synthesis of Compound Brings Hope for Further Breakthroughs in Medicine Development
In what has been termed within the scientific community as a landmark discovery, a fundamental breakthrough, and an unprecedented achievement, scientists at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA, have synthesized a powerful anticancer compound. Scientists have been trying to synthesize this compound for more than 30 years. The compound in question is a naturally occurring component…
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Read MoreNew Benefit Found for Vitamin D
The benefits of vitamin D on an individual’s health have become the subject of numerous research studies over the last several years. Researchers have confirmed the benefits of Vitamin D on a variety of diseases and illnesses, including several that originally appeared to have no connection with Vitamin D. Recently, researchers at Michigan State University…
Read MoreRheumatoid Arthritis and “Brain Fog”
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is known for causing painful joints, but this autoimmune disease is also associated with memory and concentration problems, as well as with general problems in thinking. These cognitive symptoms, known colloquially as “brain fog,” are also found with other inflammatory conditions. Although the associations are there, it has been difficult to track…
Read MoreProton Beam Therapy Offers Same Benefits with Fewer Risks
Although cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States, death from cancer does not lag far behind. The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 1,800,000 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in 2019. They also estimate that more than 600,000 deaths will occur in 2019 as a result of…
Read MorePlant-Based Diets Lower Diabetes Risk
According to the most recent estimates from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 100 million adults in the United States have diabetes or prediabetes. Prediabetes is defined by a set of conditions that create a high risk for the development of type 2 diabetes. The vast majority of individuals suffering from…
Read More6 Red Flags that Your Elderly Loved One is Not Doing Well
Many elderly people are reluctant to share their health concerns, even with their children. For those of us involved in the care of a parent, or any other elderly person, it is important to be aware of the following red flags that suggest that the elder is not doing well. These signs are especially important…
Read MoreThe Importance of Potassium
Potassium is an essential nutrient, required by the body for a variety of fundamental processes. Individuals deficient in potassium may experience a wide range of symptoms, several of which may be life-threatening. Having a low potassium level is also known as hypokalemia. Doctors diagnose an individual as having a potassium deficiency when their potassium levels…
Read More5 Tips for Alzheimer’s-Related Sundowner’s Syndrome
The long summer days have extra significance for people with Alzheimer’s — and for their caregivers. While most people wind down as the light fades, people with Alzheimer’s often become more active — and more anxious. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, this behavior, known as Sundowner’s Syndrome, affects approximately 20% of people with Alzheimer’s. Sundowner’s…
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