Valerie Laporte LICSW

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• How is Bursitis Diagnosed?

  What are the signs and symptoms of bursitis?Bursitis symptoms are there because of the amount of inflammation in the bursa, as well as the exact area of the bursa involved. The swelling causes pain and tenderness in the bursa. When the bursa is so swollen, then it can cause stiffness along with...

• Strep Throat: How Does it Affect My Child?

  Strep throat is a bacterial infection most common in children between the ages of 5-years-old and 15-years-old. It is also known as streptococcal pharyngitis. The main cause of the infection is Group A streptococcal bacteria, which infect the throat area, leading to various symptoms. It is the most...

• What are the Types of Anemia and What Increases Risk?

  Blood is the lifeline of the body. It performs various functions, from defending against infections and viruses to transporting nutrients and oxygen to all parts of the body. The blood is made up of various components, i.e., red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, and platelets. Each of these...

• What Causes Obesity?

  A person’s weight is decided by the balance between the amount of calories consumed and the amount of calories spent. So if you take more calories than your body can use, the excess calories will be stored as fat and you will add weight. On the other hand, if you take fewer calories than your body...

• Nursing Pioneers Who Changed the Profession Forever

  Nurses are amazing people who put their hearts into their work. Nurses often go without recognition, praise, and advocates. Looking back into the history of nursing, there are many remarkable nurses who modeled nursing and healthcare into the highly important industry that it is today. Without these...

• Celiac Disease Patients do not Experience More Depression

  A new study found that those with celiac disease are no longer more likely to become depressed or experience sleep difficulty as compared to the whole population. This new study was based on a national health survey. The study also showed that people who observe gluten-free diet and have not been...