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.

Some women call it “the change”, “second puberty” or even “mother nature’s cruel joke” – whatever you want to call it, it’s menopause. Though it isn’t often openly discussed, you can learn more about menopause with a search online.  So why aren’t we talking about it? Probably because menopause comes with a number of symptoms […]

As if you don’t have enough to worry about with a tumultuous economy and unprecedented political strife, a number of old-world illnesses are on the verge of a comeback. Today, we take a look at the numerous infections, diseases, and viruses that the medical community believe may make a comeback.

Did you know magnesium deficiency is considered a widespread health problem? Although poor nutrition might be the main reason for the deficiency, some say that the soil is depleted of magnesium due to new agriculture methods. Also, the chlorine and fluoride added to the water supply bind to magnesium making it less available in the water.

Whether you’re a disciple of traditional medicine or a believer in all things holistic, whichever theory you subscribe to is up to you. But we’ll tell you what you need to know about adrenal fatigue, it’s supposed symptoms, causes, treatments, and the controversy surrounding it so that you can make up your own mind about this contentious health issue.

One of the things that hip pain can affect the most is the way that we sleep. Putting our weight down on a mattress is a relaxing thing for many, but for people suffering hip pain, it often means the start of a night-long struggle to maintain a comfortable position and sleep with ease. Our joints tend to swell as we sleep because they’ve been in one position for hours, which can lead to discomfort. Here are a few tips for the best ways to relieve hip pain before bed.