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Can High Cholesterol Kill You?

Health is an important topic right now. People are concerned about COVID-19 and the upcoming cold and flu season, but there’s another silent epidemic that’s harming countless people in North America: high cholesterol. Did you know that over 95 million Americans and 40% of Canadians have high cholesterol? Some people may wonder if they’re at risk […]

Facts You Need To Know About A Concussion

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI), commonly known as concussions, have been a major cause of death and disability in the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, “about 2.5 million emergency department (ED) visits, hospitalizations, or deaths were associated with TBI, either alone or in combination of other diseases” in 2010 [1]. […]

2 Common Drugs to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

Dementia is a condition which categorizes many brain disorders that cause the loss of intellectual and social skills. Although there are numerous conditions that fall under the classification of dementia, the most common disease has been Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s accounts for about 60-80% of the cases of dementia [1].  Furthermore, […]

Does Acupuncture Increase Your Chance of Getting Pregnant?

Acupuncture therapy is a traditional Chinese treatment which has been known to treat a wide variety of conditions. Although there is little significant evidence or medical acceptance of this treatment, many people claim it has the ability to effectively treat pain [1]. In addition, numerous studies have been conducted in order to find the etiological […]

Alternative Therapies for Treating Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system where the protective covering of nerves called myelin becomes inflamed. Currently, there are no cures for the disease, but several available treatment options. It is common that patients use medical treatments and therapy to treat this disease, but given that there is no cure, […]