Each year, 5,600 new cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, are diagnosed, which is about 15 new cases per day. American veterans, especially those who served during the Gulf War, are at high risk for developing ALS. ...
Kidney Disease & Dialysis Care Your kidneys serve the function of removing excess water and waste from your blood. When kidneys are unable to serve their function, serious health consequences can lead to kidney failure, in which dialysis or kidney replacement...
According to a research report, about 50% of all heart attacks are silent, but they are just as life-altering as those with symptoms of chest pain. Although men are twice as likely to have both kinds of heart attacks, women die from them more often than men. You can...
Insulin is a hormone that absorbs glucose from the blood and converts it into glycogen in the liver and muscles. In the absence of insulin, the body turns to fat instead of glucose as a source of energy and sugar remains in the blood. Symptoms of diabetes include...
Having a supportive family is imperative to an Elderly loved one’s recovery from depression. If social isolation is the main cause of your loved one’s depression, they may fall back into the same habits and state of mind that caused the depression, even if they’re...
