Heart disease remains the leading cause of death, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives each year. Understanding your personal risk factors is crucial for taking proactive steps toward prevention. According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, approximately 697,000 people in the United States die from heart disease annually, … Read more
Do I have seasonal allergies? Spring allergies are the most common as trees, flowers, and weeds grow and pollenating bees are busy. Fall is the second common allergy season, with different plants blooming and molds are more active. People who are allergic to the spring and fall pollens also tend to be sensitive to indoor … Read more
According to the World Stroke Organization, 101 million people were living who have experienced a stroke in 2019, with the 15-49 years age group accounting for 22% of them. Stroke remains a leading cause of death and disability globally, highlighting its substantial impact on public health. Furthermore, the American Stroke Association reports that someone in the … Read more
According to a study by the Pew Research Center, 4 in 10 Americans have experienced some form of online harassment, and 8% have been subjected to severe forms of cyberstalking, such as physical threats, sexual harassment, or stalking. Cyberstalking can have serious consequences for the victims, such as anxiety, depression, fear, and loss of trust. … Read more
I’m nervous about the way this person acts, am I being stalked? Stalking is a form of harassment where a victim fears for their safety because someone haunts them physically or emotionally. Stalking is repetitive and devious in nature and the victim usually feels threatened. Stalking can take place in person, by phone, or online … Read more
Do I have a simple cold or the flu? Do you have a simple cold or the flu? Why does it matter when you still feel so rotten? There are treatments for the flu that may help you get better faster. Also, if you have the flu, you have probably exposed other people and they … Read more
Do I have a symptoms of diabetes? A person with diabetes has too much glucose (sugar) in the blood and not enough in the body’s cells. The symptoms of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are similar. With Type 1 diabetes, the body stops producing insulin, creating high glucose levels, because the insulin producing cells … Read more
According to the American Stroke Association, stroke ranks as the second leading cause of death in the United States. Recognizing early stroke symptoms is crucial for prompt medical intervention, significantly impacting patient outcomes. Common signs include sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body, confusion, trouble … Read more
Am I allergic to certain foods? About 1.5% of adults and up to 6% of children under age 3 in the U.S. (or about 4 million people) have a true food allergy. It usually isn’t a ‘new’ food that causes an allergic reaction. People often develop an allergy to a food he/she has eaten many … Read more
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after a person has been exposed to a traumatic event. These events can include, but are not limited to, combat exposure, sexual or physical assault, natural disasters, accidents, or witnessing a death. If you think that you or someone else might have PTSD … Read more