Category Archives: General Health

It is unlikely to have a recurrence of shingles – a skin condition – in senior patients, according to researchers at Kaiser Permanente Southern California. The researchers found that seniors who have already experienced the painful skin condition have a low risk of developing it again. The findings also suggest that there is no urgency ...click here to read more

Much of the world’s attention has been on the mosquito-borne disease Zika, and now medical experts believe the Zika virus could be linked to Guillain-Barre syndrome or, as some simply call it, GBS. Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare, yet serious autoimmune disorder. According to medical officials at the Mayo Clinic, when someone gets GBS, their ...click here to read more

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) pain is often an underestimated and neglected symptom. ALS is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder, which is characterized by the progressive loss of motor neurons, muscle wasting, and respiratory dysfunction. Secondary symptoms, such as pain, can arise, causing additional difficulty in a patient’s life and further limiting one’s abilities. Pain in ALS ...click here to read more

Knee buckling treatment have been found to help reduce falls in older adults. Aside from easing up the injury, the treatment has been proven to alleviate the psychological effects that may accompany the fall experience. Treating knee instability is a priority, as the population continues to age and injuries caused by instable knees can negatively ...click here to read more

Who doesn’t love to get away? Taking a break from our busy lives for fun and relaxation can improve our overall health. Unfortunately, an overactive bladder (OAB) may stand in the way of you and your vacation hotspot – up until now, at least. Group therapy and meeting with others who share similar stories is ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia incidences are low in acute whiplash injury. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition, which affects women more than men. Little is known about the exact cause of fibromyalgia, but there are many circulating theories behind the cause. Research suggests that fibromyalgia results in a change in the central nervous system, which increases pain perception. ...click here to read more

In older men, regular exercise has been found to reduce the risk of falls that lead to serious health complications and negatively impact their quality of life. Study author Dr. Thomas Gill said, “The physical activity program was more effective in reducing the rate of serious fall injuries in men than in women.” The study ...click here to read more

Shingles risk increases in people with lupus, COPD, and rheumatoid arthritis. Shingles is a painful skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus, which is the same virus responsible for chickenpox. When a person contracts the chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in the body, but when it becomes active again, it can result in shingles, ...click here to read more

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, two eating disorders, may be caused by altered function of neural circuitry. Both eating disorders are known to be deadly and are characterized by extreme behavior of restricting food intake, or binging and purging. Research lead Walter H. Kaye said, “It has been unknown whether individuals with anorexia or bulimia ...click here to read more

Norovirus outbreaks are the most common cause of gastroenteritis in the U.S. Gastroenteritis is a condition where the stomach and the intestines become inflamed, which leads to side effects such as vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that each year Norovirus contributes to 19 to 21 million illnesses. ...click here to read more

Common anxiety medications like Xanax and Valium are not linked to an increased risk of dementia among seniors, according to new findings. Although these medications won’t contribute to memory loss, they do, however, come with other side effects and should still be used with caution. Previous research has found a minor link between anxiety medications ...click here to read more

It may seem natural for us to begin forgetting the small stuff as we get older, but memory loss isn’t a natural part of aging. Frankly, you may be partaking in habits which are speeding up memory loss without even realizing it. If birthdays come and go and you haven’t even noticed, or you go ...click here to read more

Sepsis survival chances improve with obesity, but the risks still outweigh the benefits. There are numerous health risks associated with obesity, but researchers from the University of Michigan Health System have found an obesity paradox where overweight patients have higher survival rates of sepsis in hospital setting. The study consisted of 1,404 Medicare beneficiaries. The ...click here to read more

Cerebral palsy, ADHD, autism, and epilepsy may overlap in older children. The study that uncovered the findings looked at over 700,000 children from Norway and revealed that ADHD, autism, and epilepsy had significant occurrences by 11 years of age. Cerebral palsy was also found in high occurrence in children over the age of four. Lastly, ...click here to read more