Megan Costanzo

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• Antidepressants May Pose a Risk for Alzheimer's Patients

  Research shows that patients newly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease who recently began using antidepressents are at a higher risk for head injuries and traumatic brain injuries. Heidi Taipale and colleagues from the University of Eastern Finland wrote that for older people who use...

• A Healthy Diet Can Reduce Your Risk of Premature Death

  Eating foods rich in antioxidants may help to live longer, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. These foods will help to fight against diseases, which can help prolong life. Results of this study showed that people with high levels of antioxidant alpha-carotene in...

• Fibromyalgia: Coffee Consumption May Help Reduce Dose of Opioids

  Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by general discomfort, hypersensitivity to pain, brain fogginess, and mood swings. Many people living with fibromyalgia may need opioid painkillers to overcome the pain caused by fibromyalgia. However, the adverse effects related to opioid therapy are always...

• Calorie Counts of Some Common Foods

  When it comes to weight loss, the one question that is on most people's minds is how many calories are in the drink you just had or how many calories are there in a pound of eggplant?One of the reasons why this question is not just vital but important lies in the fact that your body processes the...

• Woman with Multiple Sclerosis Uses Her Brain Scans to Create Art

  Imagine taking an illness that makes life incredibly difficult and turning it into art. It sounds like an impossible feat, but that is exactly what Kristy Stevens is doing.Stevens was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) 10 years ago and she felt like her life was over at the time. Diagnosis of a...

• Different Types of Physicians Explained

  Doctors or physicians are categorized according to different factors including medical specialties and subspecialties. Most doctors specialize in a specific area of medicine. This article provides a summary of the different types of doctors in the medical field. AllergistsAllergists are also...