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Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative movement disorder. Over time, dopamine-producing cells in a part of the brain called the substantia nigra deteriorate. This deterioration, which leads to a reduction in dopamine, produces symptoms. The symptoms tend to develop slowly over time, often starting with a slight tremor in one hand or stiffness in movement. Aside from tremor […]
TB is a bacterial infection. It primarily affects the lungs, but it can also impact other parts of the body. Symptoms include a chronic cough with bloody mucus, fever, and night sweats. Another common symptom is weight loss. TB has affected humans for thousands of years, and it is still one of the world’s deadliest communicable […]
Outdoor Exercise provides an array of benefits beyond those seen with traditional indoor workouts. It sounds a bit fantastical, but it’s true: Performing a workout outside yields benefits beyond what you would experience by completing that same workout indoors. One simple example: Exercising outdoors increases our exposure to sunlight, enhancing vitamin D production, which has been linked […]
During this time of healthcare uncertainty, it’s more important than ever to meet patients where they are. An increased focus on achieving and maintaining connections between patients and providers is critical. Virtual healthcare is necessary for patients of all ages but is of particular importance for the elderly, rural-dwelling families, and immunocompromised individuals. Travel can […]
If someone in your life is struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder, you may wonder what to say or how to help. With PTSD, a disturbing event in the recent or distant past can cause intrusive memories, flashbacks and nightmares, unexpected outbursts, paralyzing fear and social avoidance. PTSD disrupts people’s lives and relationships as it affects their […]
Many people with lung cancer are under the impression that they should be resting up. And while the body certainly needs some rest when recovering from lung cancer, it also needs healthy activity. How Exercise Improves Lung Cancer Outcomes Fighting cancer. Physical activity affects cancer at a microscopic level. In fact, a 2017 study in the journal Cancer […]
Baby boomers continue to age but still want to stay active, and they will suffer more wear and tear on their bones, joints and muscles. As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes, they will once again fill operating rooms to have their balky knees, hips, backs and other body parts fixed. Below are some of the most […]
As an antioxidant, vitamin E which is in foods such as seeds, nuts and leafy greens helps protect us from molecules called free radicals that can damage our cells. The body also uses vitamin E to bolster our immunity, so we can fend off disease. Given its beneficial properties, vitamin E has long held promise as a […]
The best travelers around the world use expat insurance and treat it as an essential step in planning their trips. But the obvious downside to purchasing travel insurance that’s often at the forefront of peoples’ minds is that it’ll be an additional cost to what might already be an expensive jaunt abroad. However, the peace […]
The UK has updated its code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care staff to align with the World Health Organization (WHO), widening the global market from which the UK can ethically recruit. This will provide increasing numbers of international staff with the opportunity to come and work in the UK’s […]
