• Relieve Your Foot Pain With 6 Easy Tricks

    Foot pain is among one of the most common ailments that affect people of all ages at a certain point in their lives. Foot pain might occur anywhere in your foot including the heel, sole, ankle, toes or arch. It can be incredibly frustrating and debilitating to those who...
  • All You Need to Know About Arthritis

    You’ll often hear older adults complaining about aching and soreness in their joints, even when doing tasks that don’t seem that strenuous. Medical experts estimate that nearly 50% of seniors get a diagnosis with a form of arthritis, making it a condition directly associated with aging. While it can...
  • Causes and Treatments of COPD

    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly known as COPD, refers to a chronic inflammatory disease which causes an obstructed airflow from the lungs. It is caused by a long-term exposure to particulate matter or irritating gases, more so from cigarette smoke. Individuals with COPD are usually at an increased risk...
  • The 5 Stages of Cancer

    We’ve all heard cancer described as being in a particular stage, with higher numbered stages more serious than lower numbers. But what do these numbers actually mean? Most doctors use a staging system called TNM, which measures tumor formation (T), lymph node involvement (N), and the presence of metastasis. 1....
  • The 3 Stages of Gum Disease

    Gum disease is a progressive infection in your gums and surrounding teeth and bones. Although the infection can occur at any age, it is most common among adults. If left untreated, gum disease can cause serious destruction to your teeth, gums, and bone. There are three main stages of gum disease....
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Explained

    Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic disorder resulting from an inflammation of the membranes or tissues that line the joints, typically in the hands and feet, that generally develops in an individual between the ages of forty and sixty. Over time, rheumatoid arthritis can destroy the cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and...
  • Symptoms Of Colon Cancer – What You Need To Know

    Colon Cancer is the third most common cancer in men after lung and prostate cancer according to the reports from the National Cancer Institute. The reports also find it to be the fourth most common cancer in women after lung, breast and cervical cancer. The symptoms are normally very...
  • New Pill Could Aid in Breast Cancer Diagnosis

    The breast cancer menace has been claiming lives from time immemorial. It is also no secret that breast cancer diagnosis is not as easy as it might seem. Early detection of any form of cancer is important in preventing it from advancing to critical stages. As much as we...
  • How Often Can Miscarriages Happen?

    Miscarriages are unfortunately a fairly common part of the pregnancy process. Since there are so many different types of miscarriages, as well as several varying factors that can increase your risk, the statistics surrounding miscarriages can be confusing to understand on an individual basis. Here are the most important...