Federal Funding Cuts Are Worrying Epilepsy Advocates
For decades, the epilepsy community has depended on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to fund research and patient-support efforts to help people living with this often disabling chronic condition.But after sweeping federal budget cuts, organizations that help Americans with epilepsy are left with little certainty about the future.“What we do know is that all of the...
What Are the Signs of a Heart Attack in Women?
“One of the major reasons women are underdiagnosed and undertreated is the lack of sex-specific diagnostic criteria,” says St. Pierre. Many heart attacks in women present with symptoms like breathlessness, stomach or gut pain, or nausea, which aren’t common symptoms for men that most healthcare professionals are looking for. Therefore, women can easily be misdiagnosed or experience a delay...
Actor Eric Dane of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Euphoria’ Reveals He Has ALS
Actor Eric Dane, who played Dr. Mark “McSteamy” Sloan on Grey’s Anatomy and Carl Jacobs on Euphoria, has revealed he was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also called Lou Gehrig’s disease.Speaking to People magazine, Dane, 52, said, “I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter.”Dane is married to actress-model...
What Is a Stress Test? Types, What to Expect, and Follow-Up Care
Each type of stress test uses a different method to make your heart work harder. You may be required to exercise on a stationary bike or treadmill or take medication to simulate exercise and show how well your heart functions when it's pumping hard.Exercise Stress TestExercise stress tests, sometimes called cardiopulmonary exercise testing, are often used to determine your...
Can Probiotics Help the Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease?
Even though research hasn’t conclusively linked probiotics with remission in Crohn’s disease, that doesn’t mean they can’t be helpful for people with Crohn’s.“Probiotics have been shown to be helpful for gut health in general,” says Limketkai, and Crohn’s can cause downstream digestive issues.“When someone has Crohn’s disease, while inflammation is one factor that drives their symptoms, inflammation itself is...
Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention, Travel Tips
Carbon monoxide is produced by any home appliance that uses natural gas and burns fuel in your home, such as a furnace, stove, clothing dryer, or gas-powered generator. All fuel-burning appliances need to be vented outside.Gas-powered car engines release carbon monoxide as well, so never leave a car running in an enclosed garage connected to the home.Other prevention tips...
11 Habits That Prematurely Age Your Skin and How to Avoid Them
2. Not Getting Enough SleepSleep is essential for energy, concentration, and your complexion. At night, skin goes into a renewal state.Skimping on sleep can show on your face over time. One small study found that sleep restriction for two nights (defined as sleeping for three hours each night) resulted in skin that was drier, had less elasticity, was duller,...
Vitamins and Supplements for Schizophrenia: 6 Types That Could Be Beneficial
Everyone needs vitamins and minerals for good health. Most come from food, but plenty of people add more to their diet with supplements. If you have schizophrenia , you may have heard that taking vitamins and supplements alongside standard treatments could not only boost your energy and offer better health overall, but may help improve schizophrenia symptoms, too. It’s...
Heavy and Even Moderate Drinking Can Cause Brain Damage Tied to Dementia
Scientists have reached a consensus that no amount of alcohol use is safe for our health. Now a new study published in the journal Neurology has found that having eight or more alcoholic drinks per week raises the risk of developing brain lesions — areas of abnormal or damaged tissue associated with dementia.While that risk drops by more than...
Understanding Your Blood Pressure Readings
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps. It’s measured using two numbers:Systolic pressure is the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats. It’s represented by the top number in a blood pressure reading.Diastolic pressure is the pressure in your arteries when your heart is resting between beats....
