It is estimated that approximately 14.7% of the worldwide population suffers from migraines. Migraines occupy the third spot after tension headaches and dental caries.
Migraine represents a chronic condition in 2% of the population, affecting women in a larger percentage than men (hormone-related).…
As a new parent, you are going through a period of adaptation, dealing with tiredness, the worry about caring for another human being and an avalanche of emotions. It can be difficult to keep track of every little detail regarding your baby’s health but you can never know when you will be required to remember specific facts.…
Modern living conditions, access to adequate healthcare and disease prevention programs have contributed to an increased average lifespan in almost all developed countries. However, medical issues cannot be eliminated, which also means that medication use will only continue to increase.
According to recent statistics, women are more often prescribed medication than men.…
Medication can be prescribed for both acute and chronic conditions, serving the purpose of addressing the associated manifestations and, sometimes, the root cause. It often happens that a person suffers from more than one medical issue, which leads to several treatments being prescribed (commonly by more than one physician).…
People who suffer from chronic conditions need to take medication, in order to keep the associated manifestations under control. Such medication can provide relief from symptoms such as pain and inflammation, improving the overall quality of life. For a lot of people, taking medication has become part of the daily schedule.…
Smoking is one of the worst habits in terms of the impact it takes on our health. It increasing the risk of circulatory problems and can lead to lung cancer. Thanks to the addictive effect of cigarettes and aggressive marketing, the tobacco industry flourishes.…
Insomnia is a complaint more and more people experience, being described as the inability to fall or stay asleep. According to the latest statistics, one in four people battles with insomnia in America. The symptoms of insomnia are present in at least 30% of the adults in this country, with the condition becoming chronic in 10% of the cases.…
ADHD is an abbreviation for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects mostly children and adolescents. The mental disorder can cause one to have difficulties when it comes to paying attention, being combined with inappropriate behavior (age-wise) and a state of permanent agitation.…
Throughout various ages and cultures, people have pursued happiness, a concept which is more connected to leading a satisfactory life than with its actual meaning. However, happiness is defined by a range of positive and/or pleasant emotions, ranging from feeling content with your existence to moments of utter joy.…
A healthy life is one based on good habits. However, the change process can be difficult and you might often feel tempted to quit, especially since you are not likely to see the progress right away. In order to succeed with your planned lifestyle changes, you might want to take advantage of modern technology and use a health app as a habit tracker.…
