Shingles is a painful infection of a nerve that can be debilitating – it’s more severe than chickenpox, which is caused by the same virus called varicella-zoster. Shingles typically strikes those over 50-years old who has already had chickenpox, with the virus reactivating. While there are prescription antiviral medicines designed to tackle shingles, they really […]
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Let’s face it, all work and no play is no fun – you have to let your hair down once in a while (assuming you have enough to let down). However, partying doesn’t have to become a powder keg of possible problems to be memorable – you can follow some guidelines and still have a […]
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Cancer is a formidable foe, and it sometimes can make the brightest personalities feel dark. However, despite about 350,000 Americans being diagnosed with cancer each year (according to the Huffington Post), there’s still hope for many patients thanks to new treatments and a positive outlook. Meanwhile, in Canada, the Canadian Cancer Society has declared April […]
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We get it. Cities are cool. It’s where all the opportunities are, and it’s hard to beat the nightlife compared to living in the country. There’s always something to see and do in a city—with their museums, galleries, shops, cafes, restaurants, and… well, you get the picture. However, while those who live in rural settings […]
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Some diseases are incredibly rare, but can also be deadly or severely impact quality of life. They can also be traced to lifestyle, with some of them occurring outside the U.S. With that being said, here are nine of the rarest diseases worldwide.
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You probably see a lot of inspirational messages in your social media feeds from people telling you to just “think positive” or “have a positive attitude” to heal or feel better. However, while they can clutter up your feed, it turns out the people that share messages like those might be on to something. Placebos […]
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