Alzheimer’s disease is not usually hereditary. However, it is believed that genetic factors do play a role in your risk of developing the condition. With nearly six million people in America living with Alzheimer’s and an estimated 44 … Read more
The signs of heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions can occur all over your body, from your head down to your toes. The link may not be obvious, and people may subsequently ignore such signs. Here are four you should be aware of, a couple … Read more
Loneliness and isolation are two emotions with which many people living with psoriasis are all too familiar. The Internet, and blogs in particular, has helped bring people together and is a fantastic resource for the sharing of wisdom, information, … Read more
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that varies massively from person-to-person. Symptoms, relapses, remissions, and disease progression are all used to categorize the disease into different forms. However, the lines between the different types of … Read more
The first signs of psoriasis often occur at a young age. From children to teens to young adults, such a visible illness can be a stressful and traumatic one to deal with, and often an isolating one. It is therefore crucial for those around young … Read more
The original recall of valsartan was issued because batches were discovered to have been contaminated by a substance believed to cause cancer. Since then, more information has come to light and other medications, including batches of losartan and … Read more
Heat sensitivity affects up to 4 out of every 5 people living with MS, one of whom is Willeke Van Eeckhoutte. She tells us what unusual item you should put in your freezer and other top tips for dealing with Uhthoff’s Phenomenon. A guest post … Read more
What can a 4,000-year-old mummy tell us about heart disease? And how can a daily dose of laughter improve your health? We discover three fascinating facts about cardiovascular diseases, the science behind them, and how they can help everyone live … Read more
Thousands of batches of valsartan, a drug commonly used to treat conditions such as high blood pressure ( hypertension ), are being recalled after a contamination was discovered in the manufacturing process. The news raises important questions for … Read more
Headspace, Insight Timer, and Calm are three of the top meditation apps on the market, catering for tens of millions of iPhone and Android users. What are their differences, similarities, and which one is best for you? We took a closer look at all … Read more
Psoriasis is a common, chronic skin condition that can have a severe impact on one’s quality of life. For a long time, psoriasis was regarded as a condition that only affected the skin and joints. In recent years, however, studies have shown … Read more
For those living with multiple sclerosis , life is already difficult enough. Therefore, the last thing they need is well-meaning people saying something insensitive or dismissive about their condition. If you know of someone living with MS and want … Read more
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is an umbrella under which heart attack, cardiac arrest, coronary heart disease, and many more fall. It is also extremely complex and cutting through the jargon is not always easy. In this article we explain eight of the … Read more
Sleep disorders, sexual dysfunction, anxiety, and substance abuse. These are just a handful of the ways psoriasis can affect a person mentally. In this article, we look at how the physical symptoms of psoriasis are linked to the mental, and why … Read more
Apple’s announcement of the Movement Disorder API gives app developers the capability of continuously tracking the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease via the Apple Watch. It is yet further evidence of Apple’s drive into the world of … Read more
Mediterranean, DASH, or Ornish? These are three of the most popular diets that claim to reduce your risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions, and benefit those living with such diseases. In this article we examine the evidence … Read more
There are plenty of apps on the market that claim to help those living with MS and other chronic illnesses. We have taken a close look at three apps that live up to that claim, and in this article explain exactly how they can be used to help people … Read more
Apple has seen an opportunity to put users in control of their electronic health record (EHR), while creating a whole new range of possibilities for health apps. In recent years the healthcare industry has strived to make transferring EHRs between … Read more
Psoriasis – it is just a rash, isn’t it? That is a common misconception, but as the saying goes, it is far more than skin deep. In fact, psoriasis is a complex disease, and one that is not yet fully understood. It is also one that comes … Read more
The human body is made up of eleven main systems, all of which work together with remarkable intricacy to perform every function we are capable of. However, the complexity of their relationship means that when there is a problem in one part of the … Read more