A broken bone is far worse than a fractured bone – or, at least that’s what many people think. While a broken bone might sound worse than a fracture, these two injuries can be quite different from what you’re imagining in your mind. 

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 immune-mediated condition where skin cells grow approximately 10 times faster than normal. This leads to an excessive buildup of surface skin cells, which causes the formation of plaques and scales.

Psoriasis is a skin disorder that affects millions across the globe. In fact, it affects between two and three percent of the Earth’s total population. If you find yourself among those affected or know somebody afflicted by this disorder, it is beneficial to know what may trigger one’s psoriasis to flare up.

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.

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.