Category: Conditions & Treatments
Understanding Sleep Paralysis
You’ve just woken up. You try to stretch, but you suddenly realize you’re unable to move. When you try to talk, nothing happens. This scary experience is called sleep paralysis, and it can be very unsettling. Find out what causes this unusual phenomenon, and whether there is anything you can do to prevent it.
COPD Management and the Importance of Taming Stress
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, can complicate breathing and affect the quality of your everyday life. These issues may cause anxiety and stress which can make COPD worse. That’s why controlling stress is a key part of COPD management.
How to Eat a Plant-Based Diet
Plant-based diets are heart-healthy diets, and they’re easier to follow than you might think.
Diabetes During Pregnancy
Having a baby is a natural process that’s usually safe and free of complications. However, when you have diabetes, a simple pregnancy can become a lot more complicated.
10 Common Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms
If you’ve been diagnosed with psoriasis already, you know the condition can cause uncomfortable issues with your skin. But for some patients, they can develop psoriatic arthritis. Learn the 10 most common symptoms and how to treat it.
How Exercise Helps Breast Cancer Prevention and Recovery
Exercise helps the body prevent diseases, heal faster, and boost energy and mood. For people at risk for breast cancer, regular exercise and a healthy diet helps with prevention, post-surgery survival and reducing side effects during and after treatment.
How to Reduce the Stress in Your Life
Is stress dominating your life? It’s a common affliction. But you don’t have to bow down to stress. Follow these tips to get stress under control.
COPD and Dehydration
Water is essential for your body to function correctly. For example, water helps regulate your temperature, eliminate wastes and lubricates your joints. But if you have COPD or other health problems in addition to COPD, there are some additional things to consider.
Osteoarthritis: Finding the Best Treatment Option for You
Not all arthritis is created equal. And, despite popular belief, few arthritis cases require surgery. Learn more about the best non-invasive treatment options available, and surprising facts about osteoarthritis and running.
Lung Cancer Symptoms Are Not Always Obvious
Recognizing lung cancer symptoms allows for prompt initiation of treatment. Getting screened can catch it before there are symptoms when treatments are most effective.