Smoking Increases the Risk of Complications with COVID-19
Acute respiratory tract infections affect the general population. However, they’re more prevalent in elderly people and those with weakened immune…
Illnesses
Learning about potential illnesses and conditions isn’t just interesting, it’s quite important too. Here, we provide you with the best articles and studies about different conditions, their causes, symptoms, and diagnoses, and ways to prevent them.
Can Viruses Control Our Behavior?
Can viruses control our behavior? Maybe it’s not a question you’ve ever asked yourself but many people have. It’s true that it seems the question has been taken from a science-fiction or even a horror novel. However, science, which is…
Psychological Guidance for Epileptic Patients
Epilepsy is a disease of the central nervous system (CNS). A temporary disruption in your neurons breaks the balance between…
What Should We Do if a Loved One Gets COVID-19?
The coronavirus pandemic is not only altering our lifestyle, it’s also raising difficult questions. One of them is how we…
The Mini-Mental Test for Detecting Possible Dementia
Due to increased longevity in today’s society, the prevalence of Alzheimer’s and related diseases has increased dramatically. As such, it’s…
What Are Epilepsy Auras?
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects the central nervous system. Abnormal brain activity triggers seizures, unusual behavior or sensations, and, sometimes, loss of consciousness. Together, these symptoms make up what doctors call epileptic seizures. The sensations that a person…
Huntington’s Disease – Characteristics and Signs
George Huntington first described Huntington’s disease in 1872 and referred to it as hereditary chorea. The term derives from the…
The Psychological Repercussions of Alopecia in Women
While male baldness is quite common and generally socially acceptable, living with hair loss as a woman can be difficult.…
Facing Sterility – A Complex Task
People facing sterility can get frustrated. It’s a real source of pain for those who dream of becoming parents. The impossibility of fulfilling that natural desire can even affect their self-worth. However, there are many ways to deal with it,…
Extrapyramidal Symptoms: What Are They?
Extrapyramidal symptoms are all motor problems produced most often as a result of antipsychotic medications. It’s essentially an illness of the motor functions that happens because of damage to the extrapyramidal system. That system is basically the brain’s basal ganglia and…
Erectile Dysfunction: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Erectile dysfunction is defined as the inability to get and maintain an erection that allows for satisfactory sexual performance. Although…
Sleep Apnea in Women
Sleep apnea in women is underdiagnosed. In fact, when people think of sleep apnea, they usually think of a middle-aged or elderly man snoring. This stereotypical image only tells a small part of the story. First of all, young people…
Learn All about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Living with polycystic ovary syndrome isn’t always easy. This condition is a reality for many women, even though we seldom…