Conditions

We’re fortunate enough to say that since 2000, there have been far fewer cases of breast cancer in the United States. This is partially due to intensive fundraising efforts. These efforts have funneled money into research, which has led to major breakthroughs in treatments for this disease. As well, the advocacy and activism of breast cancer organizations have made more women aware of the disease.

Growing older comes with less responsibility, the potential for retirement, and, if you’re lucky, grandkids. Though health-related complications sure do seem to enter the forefront of your life as you age. Today, we’re going to look at cataracts, a common condition facing seniors, and what you can do to protect your vision as you age.

Each fall, flu season arrives right on schedule. And in preparation of the newest wave of influenza, doctors and other medical professionals recommend that everyone get the flu shot. The flu vaccine is the easiest way to keep yourself protected from this dangerous illness.

Nearly 1 in 3 Americans will develop a shingles infection at some point in their lifetime, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While shingles is often associated with those over the age of 50, anyone who has had chickenpox is at risk for developing the viral infection, even children on rare occasions.

Myocardial infarction is the medical name for a heart attack. When the blood flow to a section of your heart muscle is blocked, the result is a heart attack. When this occurs, the blocked section is deprived of oxygen and begins to die if the normal flow of blood is not quickly restored.

The kidneys are a pair of organs located on either side of your spine, just above your waist. These organs are four to five inches long, and their function is to filter impurities from the blood, balance electrolytes in your body, and control blood pressure.

Health ailments affect all of us, but sometimes those problems hide, and they remain unnoticed over the course of some time, until they become serious enough to cause major complications. By staying educated about some of the associated symptoms of those ailments, we can protect our health, and stay functioning in our everyday lives.

The liver is an extremely important organ that plays a role in numerous functions in the body. It detoxifies, regulates hormones, takes part in protein synthesis and more. Therefore, it’s no surprise that when this organ begins to fail, many problems occur within the body.

Diabetes is a widespread disease that involves either the lack of insulin production (Type 1 Diabetes) or an inability of the body to use insulin, known as insulin resistance (Type 2 Diabetes). Insulin is a vital hormone secreted by the beta cells of an organ called the pancreas.

Meningitis is an infection that affects the meninges, the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by bacterial, viral, or (in rare cases) fungal infections.