Preventative medicine is a vital part of staying healthy for the long-term. After all, wouldn’t you rather take preventative steps to keep yourself feeling well? Doing so is better than relying on treatments once sickness hits. According to the CDC, 7 out of 10 deaths are caused by chronic diseases. In this blog post, we’ll explore […]
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A healthy diet is an important part of longevity, quality of life, and wellbeing, and can prevent many chronic ailments. Inflammation is one of many chronic issues that a well-balanced diet can prevent. What is Inflammation? Inflammation is part of our bodies’ natural immune response to injuries, toxins, and pathogens. When cells are damaged or […]
Flu season in the United States typically spans from October to February at its peak, although it’s possible to catch a flu bug at any point in the year. The flu season can also start and end earlier in the year, depending on the year and particular virility of the strains going around. Influenza in […]
Each year, there are about 264,000 diagnoses of breast cancer in women and about 2,000 in men. Breast cancer can kill, so it’s important that you know the signs and the symptoms so that you can catch it early. If you can catch it early, you will be in much better shape down the road. But what […]
Mitochondria: the cellular power plant Mitochondria produce Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). In the cell, the energy in the form of ATP is produced in two ways: in the cytosol as a product of glycolysis, and in the mitochondria as a product of oxidative phosphorylation. You need ATP and you need NAD+/NADH to make that ATP so […]
Vaccines are one of the most important achievements in the history of medicine. Regular vaccinations can reduce the spread of contagious and deadly diseases and prevent devastating pandemics and public health crises. Before the invention of vaccines, contagious diseases like smallpox and polio ripped through human populations across the globe, killing countless millions each year. […]
More than 13,000 Americans will fall ill due to sarcoma this year. The five-year survival rate for sarcoma is 65.4%, making it one of the deadliest cancers. Sarcoma is scary, yet it is also possible to manage. You can take the first steps toward caring for yourself by getting the facts about sarcoma. What is sarcoma […]
We would like to take a moment to discuss Alzheimer’s disease. Memory care disorders are an important topic that affects many families, and we want to make sure you have the information you need to make informed decisions about care. What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the brain […]
In the United States, strokes are the fifth leading cause of disability and death. A stroke can occur when there is a blockage in the blood vessel that carries oxygen to the brain. It can also occur after the rupture of a blood vessel. In either instance, the brain doesn’t get the oxygen it needs; […]
Primary immunodeficiency diseases globally affect over six million people. Together, they make up a group of more than 300 rare disorders. Most people have never heard of PIDDs before. This is because they are relatively rare, currently affecting about 500,000 people in the United States. But that doesn’t mean these chronic diseases should be ignored. They can become […]
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