Health

Managing Heart Issues with Diabetes

Olivia Reed | Jun 11, 2025

Living with diabetes means more than just managing your blood sugar; it also means taking care of your heart. People with diabetes are more likely to develop heart disease than those without it. The...

Living with diabetes means more than just managing your blood sugar; it also means taking care of your heart. People with diabetes are more likely to develop heart disease than those without it. The good news is that there are practical ways to reduce...

Understanding Late-Onset Pompe Disease

Michael Lawson | Jun 10, 2025

Late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD), also known as acid alpha-glucosidase deficiency, is a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects adults. It's caused by a deficiency in the enzyme acid alpha-glucosidase (GAA), leading to a buildup...

Late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD), also known as acid alpha-glucosidase deficiency, is a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects adults. It's caused by a deficiency in the enzyme acid alpha-glucosidase (GAA), leading to a buildup of glycogen in muscles, particularly in the limbs, respiratory system...

What is Atrial Fibrillation?

Olivia Reed | Jun 10, 2025

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a prevalent heart rhythm disorder impacting millions. It arises when the upper chambers of the heart (atria) beat irregularly and rapidly, hindering efficient blood circulation. While often not immediately life-threatening,...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a prevalent heart rhythm disorder impacting millions. It arises when the upper chambers of the heart (atria) beat irregularly and rapidly, hindering efficient blood circulation. While often not immediately life-threatening, AFib elevates the risk of stroke and other complications. This...

9 Self-Care Tips for Migraine Relief

MaryAnn DePietro | Jan 30, 2024

Migraines affect men, women and children. Migraine headaches can become debilitating. According to the American Migraine Foundation, in the United States, migraines impact about 37 million people. Headaches that occur with migraines can be intense. Some people feel a...

Migraines affect men, women and children. Migraine headaches can become debilitating. According to the American Migraine Foundation, in the United States, migraines impact about 37 million people. Headaches that occur with migraines can be intense. Some people feel a migraine on one side of the head. However, symptoms of migraine attacks may include more than a headache. Associated symptoms of a migraine include: For...

7 of the Worst Foods for Heart Health

Krista Bugden | Dec 22, 2023

With heart disease being the leading cause of death for both men and women, we can all do better when it comes to taking care of one of the body’s most vital organs: the heart. And this all starts...

With heart disease being the leading cause of death for both men and women, we can all do better when it comes to taking care of one of the body’s most vital organs: the heart. And this all starts with what we eat. Many experts claim that our diet is the foundation of our health and well-being. This comes as no surprise since what...

The Best Foods for Your Immune System During Chemotherapy

Krista Bugden | Dec 22, 2023

While necessary, chemotherapy is one of the toughest medical treatments to undergo. Many cancer patients experience various side effects, such as hair loss, digestive distress, lower blood cell count and more. Yet, time and time again, chemotherapy proves to...

While necessary, chemotherapy is one of the toughest medical treatments to undergo. Many cancer patients experience various side effects, such as hair loss, digestive distress, lower blood cell count and more. Yet, time and time again, chemotherapy proves to be one of the most successful cancer treatment protocols. Unfortunately, chemotherapy can damage the immune system, even decreasing the number of white blood cells in...