Everything You Need to Know About Diabetes

June 20, 2019

Table of Contents Overview Risk Factors Signs and Symptoms Screening and Prevention When to See a Doctor Diagnosis Types of Read More

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5 Electric Toothbrushes for Insanely Clean Teeth

HealthVersed

June 18, 2019

When it’s time to purchase a new toothbrush, you might be tempted to reach for a cheap one that costs a couple of dollars. You might want to instead consider paying more to buy an electric toothbrush. According to a study that was completed by Cochrane Oral Health Group, people who use electric-powered toothbrushes show a significantly reduced amount of plaque and gingivitis during both the short- and long-term. To help, we have some information about electric toothbrushes and which ones are the best to purchase.

Alopecia: The Causes, Signs, and Treatment Options for a Unique Form of Hair Loss

Kathleen Corrigan

June 17, 2019

Losing your hair happens naturally to both men and women during the aging process. But what if you’re still young Read More

Heart Attacks: The Signs, Causes, and Different Effects on Men and Women

Jordana Weiss

June 17, 2019

Are you worried about the possibility of a heart attack? You should be – heart attacks are incredibly common, and Read More

Heat Stroke: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Prevention

Debbie McGauran

June 10, 2019

When summer arrives, temperatures skyrocket – and those high temperatures can leave you suffering from all kinds of heat-related ailments. Read More

Early Signs of a Stroke and What to Expect During Recovery

HealthVersed

April 30, 2019

With May being National Stroke Awareness Month, now is a good time to start learning more about this serious health condition. Strokes are actually the third leading cause of death in America, which means it’s especially important to detect the early signs. To help, let’s take a look at the most common symptoms of a stroke and what to expect during recovery.

Signs and Symptoms of Periodontal Disease

Jordana Weiss

April 22, 2019

The earliest stage of periodontal disease is called gingivitis. It occurs because of bacteria building up on the gum line. Gingivitis can be reversed through good oral hygiene, but without treatment, recurrent gingivitis can lead to deeper infections that spread through the gums and into the jawbone. The preventative dental treatments that are required to prevent gingivitis from developing into more dangerous forms of periodontal disease are not covered and can be quite costly. Fortunately, we’ve found some tips to help you save money on dental care.

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Metastatic Breast Cancer: Understanding the Advanced Stages

For many women with breast cancer, the road to recovery is never over. It’s estimated that 155,000 people in the United States are living with metastatic breast cancer, which means that their breast cancer has spread from their chest to another area in their body. Unfortunately, unlike some other types of breast cancer, the survival rate for metastatic breast cancer is typically around three years. In a culture that’s intensely focused on survival and treatment, it’s important to understand what happens to our bodies in the more advanced stages of breast cancer. That way, even if we aren’t the ones who have been diagnosed, we can more effectively support those that have.

Lung Cancer: Understanding the Advanced Stages

When a cancer moves from its place of origin to a new location in the body, it’s known as metastatic cancer. For a patient or family whose loved one has just received this diagnosis, it can be devastating and hard to understand. At the most basic level, cancer develops when cells grow in an uncontrolled, abnormal way. They don’t function like normal cells. Rather, they interfere with the normal functioning of the body. Cancer develops as a result of a mutation in a person’s DNA. Often, the mutation is a result of the normal process of aging, but it can also be due to unhealthy habits like smoking or exposure to harmful fumes or gases. A cancer typically metastasizes, or grows into a different location, in the later stages of the disease.

What Does the Color of My Phlegm Mean?

Though self-analysis of one’s own phlegm is an insufficient substitute for a visit to your family physician, there’s no harm in learning. Today, we’re going to break down what the color of your phlegm can tell you about your health, when you’re in the clear, and when it’s time to visit a professional. Sound simple? Great! It’s time to shine a light on the color of your phlegm.

Every Body: A Concise Guide to Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is perhaps one of the most misunderstood conditions out there, and for many their first point of reference is a cartoonish depiction of someone who sleeps all day or who falls asleep mid-sentence while hilarity ensues. But in reality, it can be a serious condition that can greatly affect one’s independence, abilities, and overall quality of life and is thought to affect more than 200,000 people in the United States and three million people worldwide.