Ailments

Hair loss at a younger-than-usual age can be caused by a condition called alopecia, which happens when the immune system attacks the hair follicles. Start a search to learn about alopecia, from its causes and symptoms to its diagnosis and treatment. Losing your hair happens naturally to both men and women during the aging process. […]

Redness, itchy spots, and even inflamed patches on your skin are both terribly uncomfortable and embarrassing. But what can you do when simple skincare isn’t enough to keep your skin looking its best? You might be dealing with a lifelong condition like eczema.

Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease can reveal itself in mild or severe symptoms. Fortunately, you can learn everything you need to know about Hand Foot and Mouth disease with a search online right now, which could help you spot early symptoms. The condition, abbreviated as HFMD, is more than a mere inconvenience — it represents […]

As defined by the dictionary, the belief is that the man flu is simply men overreacting to the symptoms of the normal flu. In essence, they’re being cry-babies. The flu provokes little to no reaction from women, but it has men overexaggerating their symptoms and acting like its life or death. But let’s take a step back. Maybe men do experience the symptoms of the flu more severely than women. It’s possible, right? A study published in BMJ has the answer.

It’s that time of year again when Medicare changes are happening – and if you’re living with diabetes, it’s important to familiarize yourself with what changes may impact the way you manage your diabetes.  Don’t miss out on your chance to switch or update your plan, as the 2019 Medicare enrollment period ends December 7.

While you may think of hearing aids as clunky, ineffective, and uncomfortable, today’s hearing aids are truly changing the way people regain their hearing. And the best hearing aids will restore your confidence subtly.

The weather may be cooling down but, as per usual, flu season is starting to heat up! Flu season isn’t as predictable as the cycle of the moon, but it does ebb and flow this time of year fairly reliably. Flu season (the season marked by a prevalence of outbreaks of influenza) occurs during the colder months of each respective hemisphere. For North Americans, that’s the winter months of October through to March.

For some people, there’s more to physical health than the symptoms that can be understood by a medical doctor. Holistic wellness is important, and for some, that means consulting medical practitioners other than doctors and using methods like Reiki, acupuncture, and energy healing to diagnose and deal with ailments ranging from coughs and colds to more serious medical conditions like cancer, melanomas, and arthritis. While many people are skeptical, it never hurts to get a second opinion from someone who has helped other people in the past.

Did you know magnesium deficiency is considered a widespread health problem? Although poor nutrition might be the main reason for the deficiency, some say that the soil is depleted of magnesium due to new agriculture methods. Also, the chlorine and fluoride added to the water supply bind to magnesium making it less available in the water.

If you’re living with diabetes, explaining the disease to family and friends is hard enough, let alone explaining it to your employer. There’s no rule that enforces you to disclose your diabetes to your employer — unless your job requires a full medical examination — however, it might be a good idea, especially for your own health and safety.