Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage in the area of the brain that controls language expression and comprehension. Aphasia leaves a person unable to communicate effectively with others. A person with aphasia may have trouble understanding, speaking, reading, or writing. What are the types of aphasia? Many people have aphasia after a stroke.…
A healthy vegetarian diet improved quality of life, reduced fatigue and lowered cardiovascular risk in women with breast cancer. The study was published in Frontiers in Nutrition magazine. The scientists analyzed the data of 30 patients with stage 4 breast cancer. During the two months, half of the patients ate as usual, while the other…
Symptoms and Causes What are the symptoms of oligoarthritis? Symptoms of oligoarthritis affect four or fewer joints ranging in severity for each person diagnosed with the condition. Symptoms could include: -blurry vision -fatigue -joint discomfort -joint stiffness -tender or swollen joints What causes oligoarthritis? Oligoarthritis is a type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. The term “idiopathic”…
In our frenetic modern lives, stress has become an omnipresent force, casting a shadow on our health and well-being. This relentless companion not only affects our mental state but also exerts profound impacts on our physical health. It’s imperative to understand the intricate relationship between stress and health while embracing effective strategies for stress management.…
Oligoarthritis is characterized by joint stiffness and swelling, most commonly affecting large joints such as the knees, elbows, and ankles. It is diagnosed in children and teens under 16 years old. While some cases resolve over time, others may progress and spread to new parts of the body in adulthood. Treatment significantly reduces symptoms and…
During two studies by the Armenian Oxford Population Health Company, proteins were found in the blood that can warn of cancer in the human body more than seven years before diagnosis. The scientists identified 618 proteins in the blood at least seven years before diagnosis, including 197 proteins associated with 19 different types of cancer…
The symptoms of arthritis, depending on the type, can develop gradually or suddenly. As arthritis is most often a chronic disease, symptoms may come and go, or persist over time. However, anyone who experiences any of the following four key warning signs should see a doctor. Pain:Pain from arthritis can be constant, or it may come…
Nowadays, young people often die prematurely. The lack of social contacts has turned into a health problem. The US chief medical adviser called it an epidemic. Loneliness and isolation aren’t the same. Isolation has more or less clear criteria: absence of family, rare contacts with those around. Loneliness is a subjective concept. A person can…
What is arthritis? Arthritis refers to more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions that affect joints. These conditions tend to involve pain, aching, stiffness, and swelling in and around one or more joints. The word “arthritis” means “joint inflammation.” However, inflammation may also affect the tendons and ligaments surrounding the joint. The symptoms can develop gradually…
Researchers from Swinburne University of Technology and the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute analyzed the behavior of more than 2,000 people over a 24-hour period to determine the optimal amount of time to spend sleeping, being physically active, and how much sitting and standing. The new study, according to med-heal.ru, was published in the journal…
