The Realities of Juggling Work Family and Caregiving
For years, I watched my mother care for others. As a young woman, she nursed her mother, who had multiple sclerosis. After that, she nursed my father through cancer. And not long after he passed, she nursed her father through dementia, and most recently a sister through breast cancer. While she sees this as a […]
Folate Deficiency and How to Fix It
Folate is a form of B9 vitamin that helps the body grow and develop properly. While everyone needs folate, it is especially important for pregnant women. Folate deficiency during pregnancy can cause problems with the development of a baby’s brain and spinal cord, known as neural tube defects. Folic acid is the man-made version of […]
Ten Rare Diseases You May Never Have Heard Of
A disease is considered rare when it impacts fewer than 200,000 people in the U.S. There are over 10,000 rare diseases that affect more than 30 million Americans. In 2025, February 28th is Rare Disease Day to raise awareness of and support for those living with such diseases. To support that day, here is some info about 10 rare […]
Sleep Health Matters: Understanding Common Sleep Disorders
Sleep is just as important for our overall well-being as diet and exercise, yet it’s often overlooked. The importance of sleep goes beyond mere rest; it is tied to the prevention and management of numerous health issues. Every Friday before the spring vernal equinox, an annual event organized by the World Sleep Society seeks to work […]
Why Knee Pain Becomes Harder to Ignore with Age
Knee pain is one of those unwelcome surprises life may throw at us, especially as we get older. Much like those mysterious body clicks and creaks that suddenly show up out of nowhere, one day, you’re running up the stairs two at a time, and the next, you’re wondering when your knees started sounding like […]
Do Dexamol Tablets Make You Sleepy?
Cold and flu symptoms can hit any time—clogged sinuses, a pounding headache, and that relentless cough that won’t quit. Many turn to Dexamol Cold and Flu Tablets for relief, trusting its separate day and night formulas to work when needed. But could these tablets come with an unexpected twist? Some ingredients may cause drowsiness at […]
Digging into Prescribed Antidepressant Options
A friend of mine has recently been diagnosed with depression. His doctor has suggested that alongside therapy sessions, he consider medication as well. Unfortunately, the stigma around taking prescribed antidepressants has caused him to resist this course of treatment out of fear of some of the common side effects of antidepressants. He thinks that feeling […]
Bipolar Disorder: Highs, Lows, And In Between
“Bipolar disorder” is a term that people can often misunderstand. You might hear someone casually say, “I’m so bipolar today,” just because they experienced some highs and lows in their moods. But bipolar disorder is far more complex than feeling happy one moment and sad the next. It’s a lifelong mental health condition that involves […]
Bleeding Disorders: What You Need to Know
When a part of the body is injured and starts bleeding, it’s amazing how quickly healing begins to protect from further damage. Within moments, blood begins a process called coagulation, sending clotting proteins to seal the wound and stop the bleeding. It’s like the body’s built-in emergency response team. For most people, this system works […]
What Makes Cataflam Different from Other NSAIDs?
Most people are familiar with the broad group of pain-killer medications known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This is largely because many different brands of NSAIDs are sold over-the-counter and can be kept in the home medicine chest for relief of everyday aches and pains, including headaches, toothaches, mild-to-moderate bouts of arthritis, and other such […]
