Thursday, April 25, 2024
Many veterans struggle with a substance abuse disorder. Although the VA does not rate alcoholism or drug addiction as a service-connected disability, it can be placed as a secondary condition that worsens symptoms of a primary service-connected disability like PTSD. However, a veteran must prove that the service-connected disability caused […]
If you take alcohol, it can have some effects on you sex life of which some are positive while others are negative. There is a general misconception that alcohol is an aphrodisiac by acting as a social lubricant. Several studies conclude that alcohol enable some people in overcoming sexual inhibitions and […]
Medical negligence can have a profound impact on your mental well-being and mental health. Not only have you suffered from negligence, but you could have lost trust in the healthcare system, making it harder to recover and seek medical advice going forward. Medical negligence can cause feelings of confusion, anger, […]
When you are thinking about your general health, you may immediately consider whether or not you need to go to the gym more often, or perhaps incorporate healthier meals into your weekly routine. While these are all great places to start when it comes to your health and fitness, one […]
According to a study by the American Cancer Society, obesity expands the risk of a person getting a minimum of thirteen types of cancer. The research also revealed that bad nutrition, excessive alcohol, lack of exercise, and body fat added to one of every five cases of cancer. Becoming more […]
NAD’s importance Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, usually known as “NAD” are small molecules that make up enzymes. Their importance lies in the fact that they are part of all living cells in the body and also participate as an intermediary in different metabolic reactions. Its main function is the transfer of […]
Significant symptoms and signs of oral cancer include difficulty in chewing, lumps or sores, and white or red patches in the mouth. Early detection of oral cancer and it’s consequent oral cancer treatment can help prevent the disease from developing further or from spreading to other areas. Uncontrolled growth […]
Gastritis, an inflammation of the lining of the stomach, is one of the most common conditions caused by stress, sleep disorders, mental tension, but also by prolonged use of anti-inflammatories. Abdominal pain, nausea, bloating and burning in the stomach can be forgotten if we know what and how much to […]
The winter season is almost in and it’s important for you to know how the cold weather affects your health, especially the heart. As per a 16-year old study conducted on over 280,000 heart patients, it was found that heart attacks are at peak during the winter season. This may […]
When you hear the term “Florida”, the first thing that comes to mind is paradise. But things are not always as they seem. Yes, the place is a heaven to some, particularly retirees, but like any other significant state in the country, it’s plagued with alcoholism. Individuals who are addicted […]
Premature Ventricular Contractions or PVC are premature heartbeats occurring before the regular heartbeat which originates from the ventricles of the heart. There are four chambers of the heart. Ventricles are the lower chambers while atria are the upper chambers of the heart. The blood flows from the atria to the […]
Ageing skin in sharp contrast to young skin will demand an excessive degree of care and this can be very difficult at times. While young skin will remain soft and glowing effortlessly, keeping the ageing skin beautiful often requires the magic touch of cosmetic art. As you go up the […]