ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ) ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. There is no muscle nourishment. When a muscle has n nourishment, it will waste away. The spinal cord is where portions of the nerve cells signal and control the muscles are located. When […]
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Parkinson Awareness
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic and progressive movement disorder which mean the symptoms continue and worsen over time. The vital nerve cells in the brain called neurons malfunction and die. Parkinson’s primarily effect neurons in the brain called substantia nigra and effect the primary motor functions such as tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability. As […]
Liver Disease Awareness
What Is It? Liver disease, also known as hepatic disease, is caused by a disturbance of the liver function which can lead to illness. Liver disease can be inherited genetically or caused by a variety of factors such as alcohol, obesity or viruses that damage the liver. The liver is responsible for many critical functions […]
Hearth Health Month
Coronary Artery Disease (coronary heart disease or cardiovascular disease) is when plaque, made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium and other substances in the blood, build up inside the coronary arteries that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart. The plaque can build up and reduce or block blood flow through the artery. Symptoms Experience chest pains, […]
National Influenza (Flu) Vaccination Week
Dec. 4-11
Influenza, more commonly referred to as “flu,” impacts people of all ages. Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection of the nose, throat, and lungs that occurs most often in the late fall, winter, and early spring. It is a serious infection that affects between 5-20% of the US population annually. Each year, more than […]
Diabetes Awareness
What is Diabetes? A metabolic disease in which the body’s inability to produce any or enough insulin causes elevated levels of glucose in the blood. Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas is unable to produce any insulin, the hormone that controls blood sugar levels. Type 2 diabetes mellitus most commonly develops in adulthood and is more […]