The Flu is VERY contagious. Also known as Influenza, this respiratory system infection mainly targets the nose, throat, and lungs. For centuries, the flu has caused numerous pandemics throughout the world and despite great advancement in medicine, is still a significant health concern even up to this day. It can be transmitted through droplets from […]
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Differentiating Alzheimer’s from Old Age; Signs You Should Look Out For Alzheimer’s is the most prevalent type of dementia. The disease is gradual, starting with mild memory loss and potentially progressing to the loss of communication and environmental awareness. As you can observe, the usual signs of Alzheimer’s can easily be confused with the inevitable
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Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in common foods, namely, fatty fish, egg yolks, and dairy products. It is also referred to as “calciferol and is a crucial nutrient that plays a vital role in maintaining the health of our bones and teeth. It is also essential for the proper functioning
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Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. However, there are many misconceptions about this disorder that can lead to confusion and misunderstanding. One common misconception is that fibromyalgia is not a real medical condition, but rather a psychological problem. This belief is not true as fibromyalgia has been recognized by the
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Testosterone plays a big role in growth, reproduction, and maintenance of a healthy body. It is an androgen and is often perceived as a “male” sex hormone alone, supporting the fact that women are driven by estrogen and men are driven by testosterone. As mere individuals of society, without an in-depth understanding of hormones, we
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I want to encourage you guys’ anxiety, and stress levels are very high this time because a lot of you are starting back to work, we have a big population of teachers that are here. A lot of us parents are nervous with virtual school ending mask mandates changing and Rona is still ever present.
High blood pressure has been coined the silent killer for a reason- oftentimes people have very high numbers and with absolutely no symptoms at all. 5 tips on High Blood Pressure: Check your BP. I recommend a digital arm cuff and not a wrist cuff as they are less accurate. Talk with the pharmacy staff
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So eye exams are very, very, very, very, very important. I have people come in all of the time, they’re like, I have headaches, I have eye pain. Oh, I can’t concentrate. I’m looking at a computer all day long and I’m like, what is the last time you had an eye exam? And I
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As the season changes and the days get shorter, be on the lookout for something called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Seasonal Affective Disorder can cause you to experience a shift in your biological internal clock that causes you to feel out of sync with your daily routine or schedule. It is a type of depression
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In the season of the various stands of COVID19 the focus has turned to when I get COVID what should I do. We’ve been overwhelmed with this for some time now so I think it’s a great time for a refresher because when it happens to you we tend to forget what to do! If
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