Sleep apnea is a common and potentially serious sleep disorder that causes your breathing to become shallow or stop completely (apnea) during sleep. About 30 million people in the United States are estimated to have sleep apnea. Most common symptoms are: snoring, episodes of breathing pauses reported by another person, gasping for air during sleep, […]
Summer is a great time for outdoor activities, but it also brings along a multitude of health issues. Here are 15 best summer health tips for a safe summer season: Use “broad spectrum” sunscreens (SPF at least 30) that protects from both UVB and UVA rays. Apply at least 30 mins before going out and […]
Summer is around the corner and it’s a great time to enjoy outdoor activities. With summer comes ticks – and risk of Lyme disease. The CDC estimates that about 300,000 Americans (one in 1,000) are diagnosed with Lyme disease every year. Lyme disease is a infection that is caused by bacteria that’s transmitted from a […]
National Stroke Awareness Month is observed in the United States annually during the month of May. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds, or when there’s a blockage in the blood supply to the brain. The rupture or blockage prevents blood and oxygen from reaching the brain’s tissues. Without […]
International MPS Awareness Day, also known as International Mucopolysaccharidosis Awareness Day, is being observed today! It has always been observed annually on May 15th. Raising awareness for Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) and Mucolipidosis (ML). Inclusion-cell (I- cell) disease also known as Mucolipidosis II (ML II) is a rare inherited metabolic disorder characterized by coarse facial features, skeletal […]
Spring is beautiful, but it also brings seasonal allergies. During spring the trees, grass and flowers start blooming and release pollen into the air. These pollen cause seasonal (spring) allergic rhinitis (hay fever) in susceptible individuals. In these individuals, there is a release of inflammatory mediators from the mast cells, histamine and other allergy-causing chemicals. […]
Spring, like every season, comes with its fair share of health problems. Here are five health concerns and tips on how to deal with them. 1)Common cold: – Most of us think that common cold is only common during winters, but that’s not true. -Spring is the peak time for rhinovirus infection, and rhinoviruses are […]
With spring around the corner, as the days grow longer, it’s the perfect time to consider how you can lead a healthier lifestyle. Here are 12 tips to spring clean your health and spring forward into fitness. 1.Nutrition: Eating healthy is simple. Forget the fad diets and stay on a healthy eating plan including fresh […]
– Shingles occur in about 1 million people in the U.S. each year. One in three adults will experience a bout of shingles in their lifetime. One in five people with shingles develops postherpetic neuralgia, or PHN, which is nerve pain that can linger for months or even years. -The FDA approved the new shingles […]
February is American Heart Month. In the past, heart disease and heart attack have been predominantly associated with men. Heart disease & stroke have been the number one killer of women as well. The American Heart Association, therefore, created Go Red For Women, on the first Friday of February. It is to raise awareness of […]
