Cardiovascular Disease Dictionary for Beginners (Part 2)

Updated On June 28, 2021

The previous article provided a brief introduction of some commonly diagnosed cardiovascular diseases (conditions related to the heart and circulatory…

Cardiovascular Disease Dictionary for Beginners (Part 1)

Updated On June 24, 2021

Cardiovascular Disease is an inclusive term used for all conditions that affect the circulatory system, including the heart, arteries, veins,…

Bacteria and the Heart: Understanding Rheumatic Heart Disease

Updated On June 24, 2021

Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a chronic and progressive condition that is defined by potentially fatal damage to the heart’s…

8 Supplements to Help Manage Diabetes

Updated On March 29, 2022

Vitamin and herbal supplements have long been marketed as healthier, natural alternatives to medication, which has continued to resonate with…

Crohn’s Disease: Symptoms, Causes and Complications

Updated On April 23, 2021

Crohn’s disease is a chronic condition that falls under the umbrella of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), a set of conditions…

Crohn’s Disease: Treatment Options

Updated On February 1, 2024

For now, there is no permanent cure for Crohn’s Disease, an Inflammatory Bowel Disorder (IBD) that causes inflammation within the…

Best and Worst Foods for Your Thyroid

Updated On February 1, 2024

Making up one end of the thyroid disorder spectrum, hypothyroidism occurs when the production of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) diminishes,…

The Thyroid Diet: Hyperthyroidism

Updated On April 26, 2021

Excess thyroid hormone production can lead to hyperthyroidism; a chronic, autoimmune condition signified by weight loss, anxiety, elevated heart rate,…

The Frequent Fainter’s Guide to Syncope (Part 2)

Updated On June 30, 2021

Also known as ‘fainting spells’, syncope is a temporary condition that occurs when blood and oxygen supply to the brain…

The Difference Between Depression and Everyday Sadness

Updated On June 11, 2021

People struggling with depression often confuse it with sadness, and sometimes people who are extremely sad and worried think that…