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Could There Be a Connection Between Migraines and Fibromyalgia?

Could There Be a Connection Between Migraines and Fibromyalgia?

Living with fibromyalgia means you’re dealing with a wide range of different symptoms each day. And one of the most common symptoms is a headache. Both headaches and migraines frequently affect fibromyalgia sufferers – so is there a connection between this symptom and the condition itself?

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Everything You Need to Know About Heart Disease

Everything You Need to Know About Heart Disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. In fact, it accounts for one in every four deaths. Furthermore, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds in the United States and more than one person dies from a heart disease-related incident every minute. Lastly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates heart disease costs the health care system almost $200 billion per year. This includes costs for health care services, medications, and lost productivity.

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Alzheimer’s Disease: Stages and Treatments Alzheimer's Disease Stages and Treatments

Alzheimer’s Disease: Stages and Treatments

Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological disorder characterized by the death of brain cells. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that 5.8 million Americans are living with the disease. 5.6 million are over the age of 65, while approximately 200,000 have early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, every 65 seconds an American develops Alzheimer’s disease.

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Everything You Need to Know About Alzheimer’s Disease

Everything You Need to Know About Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disorder that causes brain cells (neurons) to degenerate and die. It is the most common cause of dementia, a continuous decline in thinking, behavioral and social skills that disrupts a person’s ability to function independently. In fact, it accounts for 60 to 80 percent of cases of dementia. Additionally, Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Contrary to popular belief, it is not only a disease of old age, as almost 200,000 Americans have early-onset Alzheimer’s.

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