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Effects of Tobacco on the Immune System

Smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable deaths and illnesses within the USA, with approximately 480,000 people within the USA dying from smoking-related illnesses each year.

25 Feb 2020

Neurofeedback for Anxiety

Chronic anxiety is the long-term negative psychological experience to environmental stressors, characterized by prolonged and inappropriately excessive worrying, fatigue, restlessness, concertation, and sleep issues. Often the terms stress and anxiety are used interchangeably.

25 Feb 2020

What is Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID)?

Common variable immune deficiency (CVID) is a genetic disorder characterized by a weakened immune system. Patients with CVID frequently suffer from infections.

25 Feb 2020

Pediatric Migraine – Diagnosis and Treatment

Pediatric migraine is the most common type of primary headache seen in children. They are headaches that are characterized by a throbbing sensation in the head, which may be accompanied by signs and symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and photophobia.

23 Feb 2020

The Vegan Diet, Ethos, Affects and Advice

Cutting meat from one’s diet has become increasingly popular for a number of reasons, including health and environmental concerns.

23 Feb 2020

Treating Breast Cancer Using Antibiotics

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) describes the form of the disease that lacks the expression of 3 receptors: estrogen, progesterone, and HER2. Up to 15% of breast cancers are considered to be TNBC, which is correlated with an elevated rate of systemic and local recurrence.

23 Feb 2020

Circadian Rhythm and Weight Loss

The circadian rhythm refers to the body’s 24-hour clock that regulates the sleep/wake cycle in response to changes within the environment, primarily to light and darkness. These oscillations observed in the body are physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a daily cycle.

18 Feb 2020

What are the Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet?

While there are a variety of reasons for adopting a vegan diet, health reasons are attracting a lot of scientific focus. Vegans tend to be thinner, have lower cholesterol, and have lower blood pressure, and there is some evidence there are additional health benefits that can lead to longer life expectancy.

18 Feb 2020

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy for Depression

Major depression is one of the most common mental illnesses facing Americans. For some, the disorder can be effectively treated by conventional approaches, like talk therapy and antidepressants. For others, however, their symptoms persist through several different treatments, affecting their quality of life.

18 Feb 2020

LDL Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Cholesterol is transported around the body in the bloodstream on proteins called lipoproteins. There are two types of lipoprotein: low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which is sometimes called "bad" cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), also referred to as "good cholesterol."

17 Feb 2020

Does Reflexology and Massage Help with Arthritis?

Arthritis or joint inflammation is a symptom as well as a disease because it affects daily life activities so significantly. There are a number of conditions in which arthritis occurs, from osteoarthritis to rheumatoid arthritis, affecting a whopping 54 million Americans.

17 Feb 2020

Gut Bacteria and Autism Development

Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by a triad of impairments involving social development, communication, and repetitious behaviors along with restricted interests. Autism becomes apparent in early childhood between 18 to 36 months of age and affects all aspects of a child’s development.

17 Feb 2020