No one enjoys spending time with someone who is a “pain in the neck”. Nor do we like doing a task we consider “a pain in the neck”. Despite the annoyances caused by these types of situations, there is a serious pain in the neck that can cause serious health issues. Neck instability between the […]
It’s scary to consider that you, or a loved one, may have Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease involves the parts of the brain that controls thought, memory, and language. As you may have observed in others, Alzheimer’s can gradually make it hard to carry out even the simplest of daily […]
Allergies can be annoying and, in some cases, life-threatening. If you start sneezing and get watery eyes every time you rub a cat, chances are you are allergic to cats. But for some people, it’s not clear what’s causing their allergic reactions. Although you can go to a doctor who specializes in allergies, you may […]
When you have a condition that doctors struggle to treat, it’s frustrating, scary, and depressing. You worry you’ll never get better. You’re sick of being sick. In desperation, you may feel tempted to receive treatments at an unregulated, free-standing stem cell clinic. But the dangers of stem cell clinics should not be ignored. Importantly, stem […]
Why are second opinions important? They can reduce your risk of misdiagnosis and help you get the best care and outcome possible. Let’s face it – it’s overwhelming and scary to be diagnosed with a serious illness. But what if your doctor is wrong? What if he/she determines you have one condition when you actually […]
