Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

Tinnitus is a sensation where you experience hearing and buzzing in the ears. It’s often the result of an underlying condition or side effect of a medication. It’s also caused by age-related hearing loss, ear injury, or a circulatory problem. While ringing in the ears is not harmful, it can be a very irritating symptom. ...click here to read more

We are gearing up for the summer months, pulling out our shorts and T-shirts. Feeling the sun on our skin can be pleasurable, especially after months of wearing layered clothing. Increased sun exposure prompts people to begin wearing sunscreen to prevent sunburn. However, it rarely crosses the minds of those with darker skin tones. It ...click here to read more

Wet macular degeneration is an eye disease that can cause blurred vision or even blind spots in a person’s visual field. While it is not as common as dry macular degeneration, it does account for 90 percent of all cases of severe vision loss resulting from the disease. Macular degeneration is a leading cause of ...click here to read more

Bad words are something of a taboo in society. They are bleeped from television, unprofessional in the workplace, and impolite. These words have negative meanings attached to them and we often use them to make others feel bad. But according to a new study, swearing can relieve physical and social pain when used in a ...click here to read more

Winning large sums of money is a fantasy that many people have. It is this desire for quick cash that has made the casino business so lucrative. It takes advantage of many people’s uncontrollable urge to gamble, often leaving them in financial ruin. Gambling problems can affect both men and women but in different ways. ...click here to read more

Arthritis is a term used to describe a disorder that affects joints, leading to symptoms of joint pain and stiffness. Other symptoms may also be present, such as redness, warmth, swelling, and a decreased range of motion. The knee is a joint that we rely on every day to walk and move around, and several ...click here to read more

There is no question about it: tobacco is bad for our health and our environment. However, there was a time when these dangers were unknown, and smoking was once even recommended by doctors. In the 1950s, it was common to see an ad of a doctor recommending a particular brand of cigarettes. But we now ...click here to read more

We all have to visit a hospital at one time or another. As we get older, our likelihood of suffering from illness increases, inevitably bringing us to the hospital. We may not always be the patient, however, as we go to visit our friends and family. A common misconception is that all hospitals are clean, ...click here to read more