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.

Crohn’s disease affects almost 780,000 Americans. It and ulcerative colitis are known as a group of diseases referred to as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Together, they affect approximately 1.3 percent — a little over three million — of the U.S. adult population. Furthermore, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America estimates the financial burden of IBD to be more than $31 billion per year in the U.S.

Crohn’s disease, a challenging chronic illness, affects the digestive tract with symptoms ranging from abdominal pain to malnutrition. Fortunately, if you start a search online, you can learn how to live happily with Crohn’s disease. Though the cause is unknown, recent advances in treatment and management offer hope. For many, living with Crohn’s is about […]

Cystic Fibrosis (CF), a disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs, is one of the great mysteries of modern medicine. It’s not all doom and gloom though. Modern medicine has managed to developed medical strategies that can see a CF sufferer live well into their 40s and 50s.

Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disease. Characterized by circular, red patches covered with silvery scales, it can most commonly be found on the scalp, outside of the elbow and knee joints, lower back, buttocks, and genitals. While no one knows exactly what causes psoriasis, multiple risk factors — such as genetics, viral and bacterial infections, stress, obesity, and smoking — contribute to its development. In addition to excessive alcohol consumption, skin injury, cold/dry weather, and certain medications, some of the risk factors listed above trigger psoriasis flare-ups.

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation, redness, scaling, and plaques of the skin. Treatment is the key to managing any disorder. While some people prefer to stick with traditional treatments when dealing with psoriasis, some seek natural treatments for additional support.