Anxiety is a mental disorder that affects more than 40 million American adults, or 18.1% of the American population. There are different disorders that cause a patient to experience anxiety, with Generalized Anxiety Disorder being one of the most common. Even though common, it is estimated that only approximately 36.9% of patients with an existing […]
We all need to sleep for several hours daily to ensure our brains and bodies can function normally the next day. Unfortunately, not everyone gains enough sleep to keep themselves healthy. While some people may have some late nights at work, others are lying in bed awake, trying their best to fall asleep. Insomnia can […]
Depression is a mood disorder that affects an estimated number of 300 million individuals worldwide. It causes disability and can put the life of a person in danger. Even though it is completely normal for a person to experience depressing moods infrequently, when these moods and emotions do not pass, the individual can develop depression. […]
Pain is something that everyone experiences at some point. Some, however, experience pain at a more severe level and more frequently than others. Pain is considered the number one cause of disability throughout the world. This symptom can be caused by a great number of underlying factors and is often accompanied by inflammation, causing discomfort […]
In this day and age, there are a lot of things that can make you sick– a genetic predisposition to disease, bacteria and fungi, exposure to harmful elements, and perhaps the leading cause of communicable diseases in the world: viruses. Viruses can cause a multitude of infections and diseases; from simple illnesses like the common […]
Edema, a condition that refers to swelling caused by a collection of fluid, can be worrisome to patients. There are different health conditions that can cause edema as a symptom. Even though often associated with heart disease, conditions such as lymphedema and lipedema are also known to cause swelling in the extremities, including the lower […]
Smoking is the major cause of lung cancer, as well as other cancers, throughout the world. Even though most commonly associated with cancer, this harmful habit can also cause a person to suffer many other health complications that can also put their lives in danger. Approximately 19% of adults in the United Kingdom are current […]
Obesity and weight gain have become significant issues in the modern world, contributing to millions of people being diagnosed with preventable diseases. In the last four decades, the worldwide prevalence of obesity has increased by almost 300%. The latest statistics on obesity released by the World Health Organization revealed that more than 650 million people […]
Bioresonance therapy, also called bio-energetic therapy, is a method of diagnosis and treatment that is currently being developed by scientists and health professionals for a painless and non-invasive form of testing. Aside from being a method of detection and diagnosis, BRT can also be used as a form of treatment for many kinds of diseases. […]
According to BBC News, vaginal thrush is a growing problem worldwide with 3 out of 4 women developing the condition at least once in their lives. It’s safe to say that it is quickly becoming a common problem among many people around the world. Not only that– but the condition can also be chronic. In […]