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Neuralgia: Types, Symptoms & Treatments
Nov 18, 2021
Rare but debilitating, neuralgia causes long-term and, oftentimes, debilitating pain. Australian researchers found that 8% of patients have this as a complication of shingles, and 26% are diabetics. Other people experience different types of neuralgia...All the Types of Learning Disabilities
Nov 11, 2021
Learning disabilities are lifelong conditions that are usually diagnosed in school-aged children. Contrary to common misconception, they are not intellectual impairments. In fact, people with learning disabilities have above-average intelligence. Read...Indecision, Indecision...: Everything You Need to Know About Being Indecisive
Nov 10, 2021
Are you indecisive? You may be wondering how to tell if you are or what that means. Well, perhaps we should start with what it means to be decisive first and then go from there. When you are decisive, what you choose to do is a choice that has been...Contact Dermatitis: Causes & Symptoms
Nov 08, 2021
Do you experience intense itching, pain or a burning sensation on your skin after using a certain product, wearing jewellery or spritzing perfume? Have these symptoms increased over time, too? This may indicate contact dermatitis, also known as eczema, contact...Appendicitis: What You Need to Know to Prevent It
Nov 04, 2021
Extreme abdominal pain might be mistaken as gas, urinary tract infection, kidney stones, menstrual cramps (when you're a woman) or another common condition. It could also be a sign of something more serious that should be handled by a hospital's emergency...What is Aortic Stenosis?
Nov 03, 2021
Aortic stenosis is a heart condition that is characterized by a narrowing of the aortic valve due to a build-up of plaque or calcium. It can affect people at any time, but it tends to occur most often in older adults over the age of 60. Most people...Amnesia & Natural Therapy
Nov 02, 2021
It is always beneficial to use natural amnesia treatments because they have fewer side effects and they are as effective as amnesia drugs. People with amnesia can benefit from lifestyle changes, such as exercise and a healthy diet, as well as herbal...Amnesia: What It Is, Types, Causes & Symptoms
Nov 01, 2021
Amnesia can stem from brain damage, post-traumatic stress disorder, and so many other reasons. It does not have one set of symptoms, nor does it have a single treatment approach. Some people with amnesia have short-term memory, while others struggle...What is Alzheimer's Disease?
Oct 28, 2021
Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative brain disorder that causes loss of memory and cognitive decline. It is the most common form of dementia. Around 460,000 Australians have dementia, with Alzheimer's disease accounting for 70% of all cases as of...Everything You Need to Know About Adenoids
Oct 27, 2021
Adenoids are just among the hundreds of lymph nodes that help the body combat infection and disease. Their role in keeping the body healthy is certainly crucial. However, they can cause problems when attacked by the very germs they are meant to protect...What is Crohn's Disease?
Oct 26, 2021
Crohn's disease is a long-term condition that causes inflammation of the digestive system. Crohn's can affect any part of the digestive system but most commonly affects the end of the ileum - the last part of the small bowel before it joins the large...Grief & Your Health
Oct 25, 2021
Grief is one of those emotions we dread but have to face as it's a normal reaction to the loss of a loved one. Every living thing goes through a certain level of grief at some point in their life. However normal, when does healthy grieving become unhealthy?What Are Bipolar Disorders?
Oct 22, 2021
Individuals with bipolar disorders often experience extreme shifts in mood that can interfere with relationships, education, career goals, and their daily life as a whole. A bipolar disorder is also known as bipolar affective disorder or manic-depressive...Hoarding Disorder: What You Need to Know
Oct 21, 2021
Did you know that hoarding is the reason for 25% of home fires? This was revealed by an academic study conducted in Canberra. Hoarding is a mental condition that should not be taken lightly as it affects not only the hoarder but their family as well.Women's Health 101: What is Adenomyosis?
Oct 20, 2021
Adenomyosis affects the endometrial tissue of women during their reproductive years. It can easily be confused with endometriosis, as the two conditions share a large number of symptoms. It is only by understanding the true nature of adenomyosis and...What are Freckles?
Oct 19, 2021
Are you among those people with freckles who constantly worry about their health implications? They might not be worth stressing about as much as you think. Learn the truth about freckles and why you should embrace them. The Nature of Freckles Freckles...Everything You Need to Know About Postpartum Depression
Oct 15, 2021
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare's 2010 Australian National Infant Feeding Survey, 20% of mothers of 24-month-old children and under suffer from postpartum or postnatal depression. A majority of these mothers reported having...Understanding Affective Disorders
Oct 14, 2021
Anyone you know experiencing emotional distress or having a depressed mood? Chances are that person is suffering from an affective disorder. This term includes a wide range of mental illnesses, including panic disorder and social phobia that could...All You Need to Know About Autism Spectrum Disorder
Oct 13, 2021
Autism spectrum disorder is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how an individual experiences the world. Autism can be seen as a difference in brain wiring, which impacts a person's ability to experience, understand and process information.Treatments for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Oct 11, 2021
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition where the median nerve in the carpal tunnel, a narrow passageway in the palm area of your hand, becomes pressed and squeezed. This puts pressure on the nerve and causes pain, numbness and tingling sensations.
