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 […]

Vitamin B-12 deficiency is uncommon in most healthy adults, but as we get older it can be harder for our bodies to absorb, so we become deficient. This deficiency is often spotted in adults who drink heavily, have recently had gastric bypass surgery, or have been using acid-reducing medication for a long period of time. This simple vitamin deficiency can have troubling symptoms and even more serious consequences.

Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, is a disease of the central nervous system where nerve impulses are disrupted. With MS, the immune system attacks the nervous system. The protective cover over the nerves, called myelin, is damaged or destroyed, and nerve impulses no longer flow smoothly. The scar tissue on the myelin is called sclerosis, giving the disease its name. MS occurs in people who respond to environmental factors that trigger the disease.

Getting diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) can have a huge impact on your life. Regardless of when you get diagnosed with MS, the most important thing is that you learn to manage your symptoms.

The most important thing is to educate yourself about multiple sclerosis, so you can make informed choices about your care. A diagnosis of a major disease or illness such as MS can be devastating and will change your life. The more you can prepare yourself mentally for the diagnosis, and focus on planning the future afterwards, the better off you’ll be.

If you’ve been involved in a sport or military organization within the last few years, you’ve probably heard a little bit about CTE. CTE is a degenerative brain disease that’s become a major issue in the media. It’s important to spread knowledge of CTE around as much as possible, so we can focus on treating people before it begins to negatively impact their life.