March 7 to 13 is World Glaucoma Week (some places say it is March 6 – 12 – but no matter!) Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning. In the early stages of the disease, there may be no symptoms. Experts estimate that half…
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This post is about 8 Hollywood movies that helped raise awareness of many common health conditions from stuttering to AIDS to depression. These movies are: The King’s Speech (stuttering)The Hours (depression)As good as it gets (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)A beautiful mind (Schizophrenia)Temple Grandin (Autism)Philadelphia (AIDS)The Aviator (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)Steel Magnolias (Diabetes)When…
Stents, already used to open clogged heart arteries, might have another use: clearing arterial blockages in the brain after traditional stroke treatments fail. In new research involving 19 stroke patients, doctors say this experimental application appears nearly full-proof in unblocking brain arteries in patients for whom other clot-removal methods didn’t…
All fats are not created equal: There are good fats, bad fats Among the good are omega-3 fatty acids, which carry a lot of health benefits and help reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. But what Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids? Omega-3s are called essential fatty acids because our…
Dandruff is the result of excessive skin-shedding from the scalp. Irritating, I know and the sooner you get rid of it, the better. These tips will show you how: If you have a mild case of dandruff, then over-the-counter anti-dandruff products can help. When you shampoo, massage the scalp vigorously…
Ohh, aah and ouch! I know! That back pain can make you feel really miserable. Here are ten tips that will help you take care of your back. They are simple to follow and benefit you in the long-term. Stay mobile – keep moving to increase your blood circulation and…
I like it when the answer to a problem can be traced to food. While its great to get regular exercise, both physical and mental – and get busy with all the crossword puzzles and other activities that are helpful in keeping your memory the way it should be, the…