Health

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) affects millions of individuals in the U.S. alone. Also called myalgic encephalomyelitis, it could happen to virtually anyone. However, certain individuals are predisposed to developing the illness more than others. Since the causes of CFS have yet to be determined, experts know the risk of chronic fatigue due to correlation or circumstances appearing […]

As you or your loved one age, there are different issues that crop up. One of these is a range of disorders that affect mobility, including higher risk of fractures, weak bones, and arthritis, among other nervous and musculoskeletal disorders. The conditions might prove to be a significant impediment to the extent to which you

The United States might be aging, but its growth can vary among states. Here’s a look at the population of Rhode Island: 1. Median Age The median age in Rhode Island is 40.2, according to the 2016 American Community Survey of the U.S. Census Bureau. It makes its population older than New York, California, and

Recovering from sickness, injury or accident can be a tough process. Your situation may even get worse once you realize that you have to pay for a high medical bill. If you have insurance coverage and savings in the bank, that’s well and good. But not everyone has money to spend or has someone to

Medical and rehabilitation equipment must be durable and reliable. More than anything, they must fit the needs of the individual. Buying the wrong equipment is costly and wasteful, and it does not help a person with a disability to “make do” with what is available. Choosing the right mobility equipment for a loved one with

Healthcare costs have become an unbearable burden to a majority of citizens. As such, they are forced to consider alternative ways through which they can take on the challenge. While they can just forget about health care and pray that they can be healthy forever, it is really worrisome not to have a healthcare plan.

When people think about oral health, they tend to focus on teeth alone. That is until something wrong happens with other parts of the mouth, like gums that easily bleed. Sometimes, it’s only a small amount of blood, which many people ignore. Other times, the problem comes with a little bit of soreness and swelling

Teens are the most vulnerable to eating disorders (ED). Immersed in countless ‘thinspiration’ Instagram pictures, entering the awkward stage of puberty, and dealing with the pains and struggles of body image issues, it’s the perfect recipe to ED. Add to that the overwhelming standards being set by commercials and other forms of advertisements when it

Eating maladies afflict millions of teens or young adults in the world. They are most prevalent in societies that value weight and body image. These disorders can affect individuals of all sexes, nationalities, and ethnic environments. Those who have an unhealthy body image might develop eating complications, such as bulimia, anorexia nervosa, and binge eating

About five percent of men across the world live with urinary incontinence (UI). Men often put up with UI for over two years before asking for medical help. Instead of suffering in pain, doing Kegel exercises might help.  Dr. Parkhurst Joseph D. MD, Urologist notes that Kegel may be more associated with women, but men