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Depression has not always been an illness that was easy to talk about, and to this day it still comes with some stigma. Statistics on depression via the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) show that around 9 percent of adults in the U.S. suffer from depression in some form. …

If popular culture were any indication, by and large individuals in the LGBTQ population are healthy and fit. Gay men in particular are often depicted as being appearance- and health-conscious, logging several hours at the gym to sculpt the perfect body. However, popular culture can be misleading because it only …

Managing any size household has its challenges. However, when you’re parenting a teenager, the challenge seems to multiply by ten. It is during this time in their lives that they’re learning how to identify themselves and how to fit in socially with others. With this age comes a lot of …

Every year it’s the same: people start getting sick and suddenly all of the witch doctors come out. People at the office swear by things like rubbing mentholadum on your feet at night, drinking only certain types of tea, eating lots of onions and garlic and whatever the latest over …

Most people think of malignant mesothelioma as a type of cancer that affects the lungs. While this is true, the lungs aren’t the only organs affected. In fact, it’s possible for malignant mesothelioma tumors to appear in other parts of the body, including the abdominal cavity and the testicles. This …

Malignant mesothelioma has long been considered a disease of men. This is due in large part to the fact that the disease affects men up to four times more often than women. Additionally, because the disease has such a long incubation period – sometimes as long as forty years – …

For the newly pregnant mother, there’s no greater source of anxiety than not knowing whether the baby you are carrying is truly healthy. We all hope for a complication free pregnancy, but fear of genetic disorders or other birth defects are always quite prevalent. Birth defects, as well as genetic …

Calf muscles are situated at the backside of the lower leg and consist of two muscle groups – gastrocnemius (originating above the knee joint) and soleus (originating below the knee joint). Both these muscle groups connect to the knee bone via the Achilles tendon. When these muscles are stretched beyond …

Pregnancy is one of the most joyous times of a woman’s life, but it can also be a challenging one. The various changes the body undergoes during this time increases the likelihood of developing certain health conditions. It is important you are aware of what they are. Here is a …

Stress can get the best of us. Some stress is alright (we call it ‘eustress’, which can aid us in staying attentive on the important tasks) but overall the stress we feel in the day-to-day activities wears us thin. Stress can cause physical effects like headaches, upset stomach, and sleep …