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Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a very serious condition that can occur at any time there is an injury involving the head. Head injuries and brain injuries are two different types of injuries, and you do not have to suffer from both to…

One of the most common outcomes of an injury to the head is a concussion. Though concussions are often associated with loss of consciousness, their other effects on the body may be far more insidious. Observe and talk to anyone…

Taking care of the eyes is a part of maintaining good overall health. As people age, their vision often changes, requiring new prescriptions for glasses or contact lenses. Five indications of changing eyesight are…

Hearing loss is a common genetic disorder; in fact, approximately 1.4 out of every thousand children born in the United States has some form of hearing impairment. Even children who test normal as infants can develop a hearing impairment…

What is it about the human body that suddenly makes you say “Wow, they’ve aged!”? Is it just the odd wrinkle or receding hairline, or are there other giveaways that show your anti-ageing wellness isn’t what it should be? Let’s take a look…

By Lizzie Weakley Not only is good eyesight an important part of everyday activities, issues with one’s vision could be indicative of more serious medical issues that are taking place. For those that have not recently…

By Emma Sturgis Visiting the dentist is nobody’s idea of a good time. But, more often than not, such a visit is necessary for maintaining good oral hygiene and overall health. Most people only go as often as they feel…

 By Lizzie Weakley Nobody relishes the thought of a root canal, but there are times when it is the only option to treat a tooth and eliminate pain. Unlike the nerves in other parts of the body, when the nerve of tooth…

By Karleia Steiner  Macular Degeneration is an eye disease that usually affects older people. It is a medical condition that causes a loss of vision. This loss of vision begins in the center of the…

Checking your breasts for lumps or any unusual signs should be a regular part of your routine. Doing this once a month, and having a yearly check up with your doctor, can help you find a problem quickly, which means you can better look out…

Usually when people think of physiotherapy, they imagine a person who is in a wheelchair who is trying to learn to walk again. They might also imagine a person recovering from an accident or illness. The truth is that physiotherapy can be…

Eye diseases tend to be insidious, which means that by the time you notice that something is wrong with your vision, the disease has progressed so far that it may or may not be possible to reverse it. Here are some warning signs of eye…

When you jerk your neck a little harder than usual, it can be concerning. A neck injury has the potential to develop into whiplash, which can range from minor to serious. Here are some of the signs of whiplash along with ways to treat it.…

A snoring partner or family member may keep you awake at night, but they could be doing more damage to their health that to your sleeping habits. Researchers have found that snoring may put you at greater risk of having thickening or…

Have you been feeling concerned about your health and wellbeing lately? You may just be feeling a little run down, or you may have a nagging feeling that your wellness is being affected by something unseen, something ‘under the surface’,…

Addiction is an alarmingly common problem, affecting millions of people in the United States. To make matters worse, addiction doesn't just cause harm to the addicted individuals themselves. Friends and family members also suffer. It could…

The signs that gestational diabetes is affecting your wellbeing are often mild or non-existent, which makes the disease tricky to detect. You also expect your body to change during pregnancy, so you can easily overlook or chalk up some…

Even though dyslexia has been a health concern amongst many individuals for a long time, it has only really received the attention it deserves in the last few years. Unfortunately, it’s not exactly understood how or why dyslexia affects…