Asthma can impact patients’ quality of life in several ways, including making them think twice about participating in certain activities that may bring on attacks. Cold weather can be particularly challenging for someone with this condition. It’s therefore necessary...
Lying deep under your skin and tissue, bones are one aspect of our bodies that we may take for granted. Because they are invisible, we forget how vital they are to our quality of life. Fortunately, it’s never too early or too late to start giving them the attention...
Some medical conditions get plenty of attention in the mainstream media, online, and in general conversation. On the other hand, there is a countless number of conditions that receive no attention at all, and one of them is polymyositis. Right now, you are likely...
“Don’t go out without a coat. You’ll get pneumonia.” “Don’t stand next to an open window. You’ll get pneumonia.” “Don’t go out with your hair wet. You’ll get pneumonia.” Are any of the myths about pneumonia true? Or were they all just ways for our ancestors to scare...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition many of us hear about frequently, but rarely understand completely. While CTS is blamed for a variety of other conditions, a proper diagnosis is critical for treatment. Defining Carpal Tunnel Syndrome The words “carpal tunnel”...
To avoid having to wear eyeglasses, children used to suffer through vision problems rather than tell their parents or teachers that they can’t see as well as they did before. Squinting and even acting up in class were some of the tactics children used to avoid the...
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