What are the signs of diabetes that you should look out for? Did you know, that diabetic nerve pain is actually one of the signs of diabetes that many people ignore at first? Diabetic nerve pain is actually called peripheral neuropathy. This is a condition that affects your ability to feel pain. Around...

Diabetes Type 2 hinges on levels of blood sugar in the body. Stress can have something to do with that. Are you stressed? More importantly, are you handling your stress properly? It could be a bigger problem than you think. Everyone knows what stress feels like. However, there are two types of stress....

Heading over the river and through the woods this holiday season? (Or over the highways and through the nation’s skies, more like.) With H1N1 influenza widespread and flu season in full swing, take extra precaution and be mindful of your own germs and those of others who might be sneezing and coughing...

What is the difference between bulimia and anorexia nervosa? Bulimia and anorexia nervosa are eating disorders that are classified as psychological problems. Both disorders can — and often do — cause serious and even deadly consequences. While anorexia nervosa involves starving yourself...

Want is IBS? The letters IBS stand for irritable bowel syndrome. The fact that it is a syndrome means that it is a group of symptoms. Some of the most prominent symptoms of IBS are gas, diarrhea, cramping, constipation, and abdominal pain. What part of my body does IBS affect? The colon is primarily...

Do you know how to recognize the symptoms of a stroke? Would you be able to identify someone that is demonstrating stroke symptoms and requires immediate medical attention? Strokes deprive the victim’s brain of oxygen, so when a person is having a stroke time is of the essence! Yet, many people...

If you’re the parent of a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), then you know there is nothing you won’t do to help your child. Even families that are already following a treatment plan that includes medication, usually continue to actively seek alternative treatments...

It may be difficult for long-time diabetics to recognize a hypoglycemic episode. They may have gotten used to feeling a certain way and don’t pay attention to the symptoms anymore. This can also happen to diabetics who haven’t been taught what to watch for in a hypoglycemia episode. That’s...

By 2050, 11 to 16 million people will likely have Alzheimer’s. The disease can occur as young as age 35, and is currently the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are 10 warning signs that indicate a person should see their doctor:...

Each type of glaucoma has a different set of glaucoma symptoms. To maintain eye health, especially as we age, it is helpful to explore these unique symptoms or glaucoma. Symptoms of Open-Angle Glaucoma Open-angle glaucoma is one of the most frequently occurring types of glaucoma that seventy-five percent...