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#AlwaysSleepy: The Difference Between Type 1 & Type 2 Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder that makes you feel overwhelmingly tired. Symptoms may include excessive daytime sleepiness, ... Read More
5 Things Black Women Should Know About Mental Health Counseling
African American women are known by many as one of the strongest groups of women in the world, mentally. But what happens when their mental ... Read More
Advanced Directives: The Most Important Conversation Of Your Life
“If anything should happen to you while in the hospital, whether your heart stops or you can’t breathe, would you like everything ... Read More
Ginger and Diabetes: What You Should Know Before You Spice Things Up
Many people with diabetes incorporate alternative supplements as part of their nutritional intake and health-seeking lifestyle. Historically ... Read More
My Story: “I Don’t Fight Alone!”
"I am a breast cancer survivor!" Like most survivors, Sylvia Newsome proclaims her survivor status loud and proud. The 50-year-old Mesquite, ... Read More
When A Parent Dies: How To Cope
The loss of a parent is a horrible thing for anyone to endure. Having both old and young family members die at different parts of my life ... Read More
Grammy Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter Siedah Garrett: “I Want To Be An Example Of How To Live Well With MS”
You may recognize her from her duet with Michael Jackson, “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You,” and for her work with various recording artists ... Read More
Gene Therapy May Allow Hemophilia Patients to Go Without Meds
Gene therapy has helped 10 men with a form of the bleeding disorder hemophilia produce a critical blood clotting factor. This could ... Read More
Fidget Spinners: Treatment Tool Or Just A Toy?
Have you ever heard of fidget spinners? Apparently, they have become this year's leading toy fad. The spinners, which cost only a few ... Read More
Where Is Food On The Mental Health Pyramid?
When we think about our mental health, we rarely think about food. We might consider that our emotional state affects our food choices. For ... Read More
6 Simple Changes To Help Avoid Heart Disease
Your heart is a vital organ that keeps your body functioning. Unfortunately, many people don't treat it that way. They may not realize that ... Read More