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It’s Never Too Late to Be Proactive Against Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

As there are many steps one could take to fight against CMV, this infection is one that can go unnoticed over time. Many people affected with CMV are asymptomatic. This leaves people unaware that they could potentially have cytomegalovirus or be a carrier. CMV is common as it spreads through one’s body fluids and affects …

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Pushing Through the Bipolar Disorder Episodes

Bipolar disorder is when there are moments of depression that include overactivity. Some episodes are so debilitating that you may struggle to even do every day daily functions. Finding the joys in life whether it be children, animals, a hobby, or an activity, could be the first step towards pushing through a trying day. While …

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Is Your Sleep Being Interrupted by Sleep Apnea?

Let’s take a dive into what is causing your obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a disorder in which one’s breathing is affected by the blockage of the airways which can also cause one to stop breathing during their sleep. Sleep apnea can cause one to snore, have insomnia, hypersomnia along with other symptoms. There …

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How Liver Fat Leads to Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

This silent liver disease called NASH is stirring up a lot of attention due to its silent etiology; a liver disease caused by natural occurrences. NASH is a liver disease that you can get even if you don’t drink alcohol. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (or NAFLD) is a condition in which fats build up within …

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Are We Any Closer to Finding a Treatment for Pediatric Migraine?

According to the New England Journal of Medicine, we are still searching for best treatment options in Pediatric Migraines. The treatment options for pediatric migraines seem to be far and few between with standardization of care being unique to the child experiencing pediatric migraines. Pediatric migraine is unique, and it requires an individualized treatment plan …

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Best Ways to Fight Acid Reflux at Home

Does Acid Reflux have you caught in a bind? Feeling a burning sensation around your heart? Despite what the name implies, heartburn or acid reflux has nothing to do with your heart. When you experience a burning sensation in your chest, it is because acid is building in your stomach and esophagus, thus resulting in …

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Pediatric Migraines Explained

Does your child suffer from migraines? If so, this blog will be informative to learn about what your child is experiencing. What are migraines? Migraines are an often severe, throbbing type of headache different from other types of headaches. Symptoms other than pain can occur with a migraine headache. Nausea and vomiting, lightheadedness, sensitivity to …

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Back To School Advice for Children With ADHD

Is your child who has ADHD preparing to go back to school? The back-to-school transition can be a difficult one, so we want to provide you with some tips to getting them ready for the new school year. We will share these four pieces of advice below. 1. Set Goals and Rewards Reasonable goals set …

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PTSD Diagnosis

Is PTSD Commonly Misdiagnosed?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. How is post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosed? To get clinically diagnosed with PTSD, a doctor will likely examine …

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

How Can I Help Someone Who Has Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

What is GAD? Generalized anxiety disorder, also known as GAD, can be defined as severe and ongoing anxiety that interferes with daily activities. GAD can affect people of all ages. Constant overthinking of worst-case scenarios and worrying about situations perceiving them as threatening, can happen to those who have GAD. Symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder …

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