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What is the Peripheral Nervous System and what is Peripheral Neuropathy?

Article Neurology Health Risks Muscles Nervous System Peripheral Neuropathy Skin Conditions

Peripheral Neuropathy (PN) is one of the most common, yet least well known, chronic conditions in the U.S., affecting over 20 million people. PN is not a single disease, but is a group of over 100 disorders that occur due to various conditions affecting the peripheral nervous system. What is the Peripheral Nervous System? The […]


What are symptoms Peripheral Neuropathy and is treatment available?

Article Neurology Exercises Infections Nervous System Peripheral Neuropathy Physical Examination

Last article, we learned that Peripheral Neuropathy (PN) affects the peripheral nervous system, the network of nerves that transmits information from central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) to the rest of the body. It was noted that PN is not a single disease, but is a condition with over 100 causes in which transmission […]


How does an iron deficiency affect someone?

Article Cardiovascular Health Anemia Eating Healthy Iron Iron Deficiency Red Blood Cells

Iron is an important building block for red blood cells. When the body lacks adequate amounts of iron, red blood cells become smaller and are produced in inadequate numbers. This results in decreased hemoglobin levels, the protein that transports oxygen in red blood cells. This condition is known as iron deficiency anemia and is the […]


What is the correct way to use sunscreen?

Article Dermatology Skin Skin Cancer Skin Protection Sun Exposure Sunscreen

The topic of sunscreen use is ripe with controversy and misconceptions. Some authorities advocate against their use, believing that too little sun exposure will reduce the body's vitamin D levels with the increased risk of osteoporosis and certain cancers (breast, colon, and prostate). The American Academy of Dermatology, on the other hand, strongly recommends sun avoidance [...]


Are there any benefits to riding bike?

Article Healthy Life Disease Risk Exercise Health Benefits Healthy Lifestyle Healthy Tips Heart Health

Sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists, May is National Bike Month and is an opportunity to celebrate the many reasons that people choose to ride. For some, bicycles represent their primary means of transportation. Many people ride bikes as a means to health and fitness. Others yet find pleasure and perspective from a bicycle […]


Why do women get a preventive mastectomy?

Article Breast Cancer Cancer Plastic and cosmetic Procedures Women´s Health Breast Cancer Breast Surgery Cancer Mastectomy Women´s Health

Preventive mastectomy, done to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer, involves the surgical removal of one or both breasts. This procedure, also called prophylactic mastectomy, was in the news recently when actress Angelina Jolie announced her decision to undergo the procedure. Women with certain risk factors are much more likely to develop breast cancer […]


Can barbequed food make me sick?

Article Nutrition Cook Food Healthy Eating Healthy Weight Heart Health

Foodborne illness increases dramatically during the summer months, in part due to more people using outdoor grills or cooking while camping. When cooking outdoors, food safety features that a home kitchen provides, such as temperature-controlled cooking, refrigeration, and washing facilities, are not always available. This increases the risk of “Bar-b-que Belly”, or acute gastroenteritis related […]


How beneficial is a PSA in screening for prostate cancer?

Article Cancer Prostate Cancer Cancer Men’s Health Preventive Prostate Prostate Cancer

A few years ago, there was marked disparity among experts as to whether and how screening for prostate cancer should be performed. At that time, the American Cancer Society recommended that the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and digital rectal exam (DRE) should be done yearly, beginning at age 50, assuming the man had at […]


Are there health benefits to having pets?

Article Pet´s Health Allergies Alzheimer and Dementia Mental Health Pets Respiratory Disease

The U.S. is a pet-loving country, with around two-thirds of all households reporting owning a dog or cat. To put this into perspective, this amounts to approximately 78.2 million dogs and 86.4 million cats owned by Americans. A cancer specialist affiliated with the Mayo Clinic once noted that “a pet is a medication without side […]


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