Although some people treat it like it is nothing important, depression is a serious condition. Untreated, it can affect your life tremendously, to the extent that you are not able to perform normal activities. Depression leads to mental instability, meaning that you will not be able to control feelings and emotions or even perceive certain […]
Anorexia or When to Say “Stop”
Anorexia is a type of eating disorder. People with anorexia experience a fear of gaining weight. They are those extremely thin people who are still always concerned about the amount of food they ingest. Anorexia affects both body and mind. It starts with a diet and that spirals out of control. People with anorexia only […]
Anorexia Seen as a 21st Century Disease
We are all tempted to think at a time that the image we display is on the first place among the most important qualities of us. The way we look can influence how we are perceived by those around us, neighbors, colleagues at school or even some strangers. It can determine a possible employment, once […]
Multiple Sclerosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
We have become accustomed to associate diseases of the nervous system with a latter stage in life and we almost feel at ease to realize we still have the advantage of age on our side. Yet multiple Sclerosis is a terrible disease that contradicts this view. What is multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis is one of […]
Applying Sunscreen Protects the Superhero Gene
Over the years, doctors, dermatologists and other medical representatives have stressed the importance of applying sunscreen to the skin and protecting it from dangerous radiations, not only during the summer, but also during winter (when the sun can be more harmful than you think). The fact that sunscreen protects us from getting sun burns is […]
Smoking and Pregnancy Aren’t Compatible
It is shocking to see pregnant women who smoke. It is hard to imagine that a woman can put the health of her child in danger. And yet it happens. Many smokers believe that “it’s just a cigarette. What could be so bad?” Yet experts warn us that smoking during pregnancy is extremely harmful for […]
Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection that can affect both men and women. Approximately 2.5 million people are infected with gonorrhea each year. If you’re female and you’re infected, there are many opportunities to not show any symptoms until it reaches serious injuries, while 95% of men gonorrhea triggers clear symptoms in the early days. Gonorrhea […]