Low-Dose Naltrexone for fibromyalgia
So many people have to wrestle every day with chronic, relentless pain, the kind that drags them down day after day, saps their energy, and dominates every moment of their lives. Anything that bears the faintest glimmer of hope for relief would naturally grab their attention and make them ask for more, and that’s why […]
When a Chronic Cough Won’t Quit
When someone you love keeps coughing, it can become the everyday soundtrack of life. Lying at night listening to every rasp and rattle, trying to decide whether it’s “normal” or whether you should be doing something more!. By the second week, the worry starts to creep in sideways. You know that the last thing they […]
Could Frailty Actually Be a Cause of Dementia?
Frailty and dementia are often spoken about as two separate parts of aging, but new research suggests they may be more tightly connected than most people realize. The natural process of aging brings with it slow but life-changing disturbances to people’s bodies and minds. The steady extension of life expectancy in advanced societies has increased awareness that […]
Introducing Geroscience
People are living longer than ever before thanks to modern medicine. But living longer doesn’t always mean living better. Many older adults still struggle with conditions that limit their independence, such as arthritis, heart disease, memory loss, and more. For decades, most research has focused on fighting major killers like cancer and heart attacks. Now, […]
Epilepsy and Seizure Control: What You Should Know
Seizures happen when the brain’s normal electrical activity surges in a sudden, uncontrolled way. For people with epilepsy, this can lead to recurrent seizures ranging from brief “absences” to intense tonic-clonic seizures. Managing seizures is about more than just taking medication. It’s about understanding seizure triggers, support systems, and treatment strategies that prevent seizures before they start. Most treatment plans begin with anti‑seizure […]
Wegovy is Being Tested to Treat Severe Fatty Liver Disease
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NASH), affects nearly one-third of the US population (over 100 million people). Obesity is thought to be the most common cause. In some cases, MASLD can develop into a more serious condition called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). Both conditions develop when the liver […]
Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: What’s The Difference?
Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week occurs in the first week of December each year, highlighting inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), which include Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Nearly 3 million Americans are living with IBD. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are types of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) with similar symptoms, making them easy to confuse. […]
JAK Inhibitors 101
Introduction to JAK Inhibitors If you’ve been asking about treatment options for chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, or ulcerative colitis, you may have come across the term JAK inhibitors. These medications represent a newer class of therapies that target specific enzymes involved in the body’s immune response. To understand how they work, it’s helpful […]
Understanding the Effects of Emphysema
Emphysema is a chronic lung condition that falls under the umbrella of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as defined by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease. It primarily affects the tiny air sacs in the lungs, called alveoli, which facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. In people with emphysema, lung damage […]
Understanding High Blood Pressure
Let’s put it in dramatic terms: if high blood pressure were a character in a story, it would be the quiet neighbor who turns out to be a serial killer. It’s subtle, gives no nasty warning signs, and by the time it makes its move, it’s probably too late to prevent any damage. Now, perhaps […]
