Kara Young

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• Hiatal Hernia: Get the Facts

  Hernia is formed when an internal organ of the body protrudes into a weak area where it does not belong. Hiatal hernia is a type of hernia which is caused when the stomach protrudes up into the chest through hiatus, an opening in the diaphragm. The diaphragm acts as a separation between chest and...

• Restless Sleep May Precede Parkinson's Disease

  Parkinson’s is a disorder of movements characterized by rigidity, tremor, bradykinesia (slow movements), and much more. It is also known as a more generalized neurodegenerative disorder that affects memory, cognitive ability, emotion and sleep.One of the under reported changes in Parkinson’s is...

• Pink Puffer and Blue Bloater: What Are They?

  No, they are not names of mythical characters from a fantasy novel. Far from it, really! As charming as their names sound, "pink puffer" is not the furry little pink creature that you are tempted to imagine nor is the "blue bloater" a big and friendly blue giant. What do these terms mean exactly?To...

• Cognitive-Enhancing Medication for Parkinson's Disease

  What is Parkinson’s disease?Parkinson’s disease is known to have an impact on the nerve cells in the brain that produce dopamine. It is a progressive disorder of the central nervous system that can affect body movements. The disease develops gradually, wherein there are hardly noticeable tremors...

• Studies Linked Green Tea to Prevent or Delay Alzheimer's Disease

  According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2017, Alzheimer's disease kills more than breast and prostate cancer combined. In fact, it is considered the sixth leading cause of death in the US alone.Studies have shown that every 66 seconds, someone develops this disease. Moreover, 1 in every 3...

• What are the Bacterial Causes of Diarrhea?

  When the digestive system is attacked by a bacterium, bacterial gastroenteritis is caused. It mostly happens when someone consumes unhealthy foods or gets too close to animals carrying harmful germs or toxic substances. This type of diarrhea causes nausea, cramping, abdominal pain and some other...