There is no cure for asthma. But with appropriate management of chronic symptoms and treatment of acute episodes, a good quality of life can still be had and enjoyed. Asthma symptoms can be mild and easily managed, whereas some episodes can be debilitating and even life-threatening if treatment is not immediately administered. But living with…
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Positivity During Menopause
Menopause is a big transitional phase in a woman’s life, so much so that it impacts every other aspect of her life, sometimes, for good. The transition is often difficult, mostly because of the distressing physical changes that come with it. Having a positive attitude, however, will also bear a lot of weight while you’re…
Hypertension - An All-Too-Common Danger
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is an all-too-common health condition among Americans. It persists mostly because of unhealthy habits, and carries with it even more serious health risks. According the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “About 1 of 3 U.S. adults—or about 75 million people—have high blood pressure. Only about half (54%)…
Are You Helping Create Superbugs?
In the past decade or so, abuse and misuse of antibiotics have become widespread; combined with the continued development of new and better drugs, antibiotic resistance has become a serious global health threat. Bacteria have learned to adapt themselves to the antibiotic agents that were meant to kill them and have developed resistance to these…
Are You a Diabetic? Find Out with This Checklist
Could you be diabetic and not know it? Diabetes often remains undiagnosed for years; for some, the symptoms are subtle, if they show up at all. Because diabetes is a lifelong condition, early diagnosis makes a huge difference in ensuring good quality of life through proper treatment and management. The following are early warning signs…
A Guided Tour Through Menopause
The menopause journey is different for every woman – it begins differently, ends differently, and lasts differently for each of us. So even if we know that other women also go through a similar experience at some point in their lives, we may still feel alone in our journey. Considering the challenging symptoms that come…
Sleep Disorders: Put Your Mind to Rest
Everybody suffers from sleeping difficulties every now and then. You can lose sleep when your normal routine is disrupted by travel, an emergency, or some other unexpected circumstance; when you suffer from stress, worries, or an illness; or from certain unhealthy habits. But if you have trouble sleeping almost every night and the resulting drowsiness,…
New Moms: To Worry or Not to Worry
New-mom anxiety is real and valid. It’s also completely normal. Having a baby for the first time is both an extremely challenging experience and a scary one. You have the precious life of a tiny human in your care – an angel that fills your heart with so much love and joy, you can hardly…
Depression - What You Need to Know
Depression is a real illness and, thus, should be taken seriously and managed properly. There are common signs and symptoms, but the condition also takes different forms in different people. The important thing to remember is that depression can be treated and to let those who are depressed know that they are not alone. What…