I have had diabetes my entire life, and I am very thankful for the fact that modern medical discoveries have helped me live a happy, healthy life despite my disease. I have had to watch what I eat and take medications daily for most of my life, and while i used to feel like I was "missing out" when other children were able to eat sugary candy and I wasn't, I eventually learned that sugar-free candy tastes great. I am always keeping up on the latest diabetes research, and while researching, I have also learned about many other diseases and ailments and how they are treated and controlled. I know others are too busy to browse a bunch of medical websites, like I like to do, so I decided to start a blog that others can visit that contains information on a variety of medical topics all in one place!
17 November 2015
Many people associate vitamin B12 with red blood cell production. While contributing to the process of producing red blood cells in the body is an important function of this vital vitamin, perhaps vitamin B12's significance in healthy brain function is just as important. Vitamin B12 supports brain health in a variety of ways and is known for helping to produce myelin, a substance that aids in the conduction of nerve impulses.
1 November 2015
As a physician, you might have always dreamed of starting your own practice and working for yourself. Doing so will allow you to be your own boss and provide your patients with the level of care that you think they deserve without worrying a board of directors or anyone else getting in your way. However, starting your own practice isn't as easy as a lot of people think, especially if you are short on funds.
17 October 2015
Lower back pain is difficult to treat, unless you can lay in bed for weeks while your back heals. Non-invasive treatments try to relieve your pain, but can be ineffective if you're an active person. Your orthopedics doctor may tell you that surgery is the next treatment to try to get rid of the pain. Here is what that surgery looks like and the recovery after the procedure. The Origin of Your Pain
6 October 2015
Medicare can be helpful for seniors for a variety of reasons, but it does not always cover the complete costs of home health care. Seniors that need help with daily tasks might not be ready to move to a senior care facility, but they also might not be in a position where they can afford the costs of home health care. If you are in this position, you might want to consider getting a reverse mortgage.
21 September 2015
When many people think about losing weight, they do so for reasons that are mainly aesthetic, or appearance based. However, the reality is that if a person is overweight or obese, the benefits of losing weight are far more extensive than just improving looks. Weight loss can actually help to alleviate certain medical conditions or, at the very least, improve them. While many people rely on medications and other interventions to manage such conditions, basic lifestyle changes may be just the ticket.