Category: Chronic Conditions

While women are learning more and more about cervical cancer and its prevention, another “silent killer” remains relatively mysterious among...

We’re all familiar with the mechanism of action-and-reaction in the world of sports. Pitcher-and-batter is an action-reaction duo in baseball....

Chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes have increasingly high prevalence in world populations.1 Such prevalence is rising despite extensive...

Headaches are big business. For the drug companies, that is. Approximately 10 million Americans suffer daily headaches, and 50 million...

Many of us think of depression as a psychological condition. The causes of depression are sought in the person’s childhood...

We all want to get the most we can out of life. Whether we want to find a loving partner,...

Cancer is a health issue for many families. It’s important to understand that there are different kinds of cancers. Not...

We all know someone with high blood pressure (HBP), possibly a beloved family member or a lifelong friend. This common...

According to a recent report, cardiovascular disease claims more lives worldwide than any other disorder.1 Diseases of the heart and...

As we get older, years and decades of mechanical stress may lead to deterioration of joints, ligaments, and tendons. This...

Chronic knee pain is notoriously difficult to treat successfully. Persons with these problems often become discouraged as they shuttle from...

The condition of fibromyalgia creates many challenges for a person with this disorder. These challenges often go far beyond the...