The high cost of the drug Aubagio (teriflunomide) can make it inaccessible to those who have multiple sclerosis. Aubagio is a specialty medication commonly prescribed for treating Multiple Sclerosis (MS). What is MS? MS is a chronic, debilitating autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, which includes the brain and the spinal cord. The […]
Your thyroid is an essential hormone-secreting gland that works to regulate your metabolic rate, temperature, development, and the function of your heart, muscles, and digestive system. The thyroid works with other glands in your body, such as the pituitary gland, to release certain amounts of thyroid hormones, T-3 and T-4 into the bloodstream. Sometimes, the […]
COPD is a leading cause of death across the world. Unlike other conditions such as heart disease, the incidences of COPD are still increasing. In the US, it accounts for 726,000 hospitalizations and 1.5 million Emergency Room visits every year. It’s not surprising, therefore, that there is an increasing demand for COPD education among people who […]
Most of us are guilty of putting our health on the back burner. If we feel like eating junk food and sugar, we do it. If we feel like being lazy and sitting in bed all day, we do it. It’s not until a health issue arises that we try to break bad habits. You […]
The hair on our head means more to us than we imagine. The minute we notice hair falling out more than usual, we panic and seek ways to correct it. Sometimes it may be temporary, but there are many cases it may progress and never regrow if you don’t correct it. Hair loss can occur […]
Health is an important topic right now. People are concerned about COVID-19 and the upcoming cold and flu season, but there’s another silent epidemic that’s harming countless people in North America: high cholesterol. Did you know that over 95 million Americans and 40% of Canadians have high cholesterol? Some people may wonder if they’re at risk […]
Erectile dysfunction affects around a third of men. The market for drugs to treat ED such as Viagra is huge, but are they missing the point? It’s easy to understand why you might panic and reach for the quick-fix at the first signs of ED. However, it’s important to take a holistic approach to ED and your […]
Are you plagued by debilitating migraines? It may seem like nothing you try ever helps. But we’re here to let you know that you may not have tried everything. There are several medications, home remedies, and preventative measures for migraines that you might not know about. In the following guide, we describe many different techniques […]
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI), commonly known as concussions, have been a major cause of death and disability in the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, “about 2.5 million emergency department (ED) visits, hospitalizations, or deaths were associated with TBI, either alone or in combination of other diseases” in 2010 [1]. […]
Dementia is a condition which categorizes many brain disorders that cause the loss of intellectual and social skills. Although there are numerous conditions that fall under the classification of dementia, the most common disease has been Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s accounts for about 60-80% of the cases of dementia [1]. Furthermore, […]
