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Recent studies have estimated Alzheimer’s disease to be the third leading cause of death among the elderly, just behind cancer and heart disease, affecting more than 5 million Americans today. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disorder of the brain that compromises memory and cognitive functioning. Degenerative changes occur in the …

Dementia is a condition characterized by a group of symptoms that often include memory loss, hallucinations, paranoia, agitation, personality changes, problems communicating, problems with motor skills and coordination, inappropriate behavior and an inability to reason. If your loved one has any of these symptoms, schedule an appointment with their doctor …

Are you still suffering in pain no matter what the doctors prescribe? If so, you’re not alone. According to The National Institute of Health and WebMD, over 100 million Americans suffer with chronic pain every day no matter what the doctors prescribe. But there is good news! You can be …

By Physicians Rehabilitation A person with knee pain knows how often it gets in the way of doing the things they want and need to do in daily life. Because the knee is a weight bearing joint, knee pain affects almost everything we do that requires mobility, including those things …

The incidence of type 2 diabetes in the U.S. is rising steadily, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimating that two in five Americans will develop the disease in their lifetime. A whole-body disease Although more than 90% of Americans believe they have a “good” understanding of …

By Balpreet Singh, MD. OB/GYN By now it’s well established and generally well known that obesity has become an epidemic in the US. The shifting of a “normal” BMI towards a heavier population is increasing the occurrence of a wide spectrum of health issues related to obesity. What’s even more …

1. Try Running Early in the Morning It’s the coolest, most serene part of the day, and there’s nothing like a morning run to boost your mood all day long. 2. Drink Like Crazy Even if you don’t feel thirsty, drink at least 8 oz. of fluid each hour, and …

By Dana Hall McCain iMOM.com Parental Controls for Kids’ ElectronicsThink it’s impossible to keep an eye on your kids’ use of the internet and smartphones? Not so! Today’s parental control software options make it simple and allow you to give your children levels of freedom based upon their maturity and …

Through clinical research studies, doctors may find new and better ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, control, and treat illnesses in the future. All investigational medicines have to be researched for many years and FDA approved before doctors can prescribe them. Volunteers are very important to this process. Without volunteers, we …

Because of the ultraviolet radiation it emits, the sun is inherently dangerous to human skin. In fact, the American Academy of Dermatology stipulates that there is no safe way to tan. Tanning is the skin’s natural response to damage from the sun. Additionally, the Environmental Protection Agency proclaims that everybody, …