When you hear the word herpes you likely relate it with the STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease). In reality, herpes is actually an entire family of viruses that can lead to a variety of medical problems such as encephalitis (a rare brain infection), cold sores, cancer or genital herpes.

You cannot catch herpes through the air like many other viruses. It is only spread through skin to skin contact with somebody that has been infected with it. It enters through small breaks or cracks in the skin, which normally forms a great defense against such invasions, but …

What is Vertigo?
Vertigo may be depicted as a feeling of spinning, whisking or moving that happens when a person’s balance is troubled it’s a perception that you or your environment are moving. It’s a symptom and not illness. Vertigo is sometimes linked with lightheadedness, faintness, lightheadedness, unsteadiness and disorientation.

If you happen to feel that as if you are moving, it is called subjective vertigo while if your environment are moving, it is called objective vertigo. Episodes of vertigo are generally not innocuous, but if symptoms endure, talk to your health consultant instantly.

Symptoms could be consistent …

As you probably know, seasonal allergies are at their worst during the spring, summer and fall. They are almost unheard of during the winter months.

Most people look forward to the nice weather of spring and fall, but those with seasonal allergies absolutely hate these times of year.
What Causes Seasonal Allergies?
When the immune system becomes too active it often responds to pollens during the spring and fall. In many parts of the US the pollens come from trees. Grass is also a big cause of them and grass can be found just about anywhere in the …

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body. Inflammation and swelling will occur in the joints, including cartilage, bone and ligaments as well as soft tissue in some organ systems. The symptoms of her mature arthritis have her relationship to the basis of the disease.

Because the immune system will attack more than the joints in the body is sometimes called rheumatoid disease as a more global name. But, no matter what it’s called, it is a chronic illness that usually lasts for years. Individuals can experience times …

What induces hyperactivity? In children, we believe that it’s merely a part of their age. Being 3 or 4 means that you’ll be wound up like the Energizer bunny. But, could their diet be adding to their problem?

When folks hear hyperactivity, they often think of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). It is true that hyperactivity is a component. It causes a kid to be active even at times when they do not necessarily need to be active. It might lead to blowups in class, uncontrolled movements and irritability.

Wanting to keep still and not being able …

Do you know someone who has been diagnosed with adult ADHD? Or, do you wonder if perhaps you or a loved one may be showing symptoms of this disorder?

You are not alone -  there are increasing numbers of adults who are being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder every single day.

If any of the above describes your situation, you may have asked at one time or another What is it like to have adult ADHD?

If it is not diagnosed and treated, adult ADHD can play havoc with your life, affecting everything from your …

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Parkison’s disease is a disorder of the bodys motor system. This disease affects the nerve cells in the part of the brain that controls muscle movement.

Dopamine is a very important chemical in the brain that is responsible for sending signals that help coordinate the movement of your muscles. When Parkison’s disease is present, the neurons that are responsible for producing dopamine die. The cause behind the death of these neurons is unknown.

The symptoms of Parkison’s disease are trembling in the hands, legs, arms, jaw and face. An individual with Parkison’s disease may also …

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Parkinson’s disease is a neurologically degenerative disease that is caused by the selective loss of a small area of the brain where dopaminergic cells produce the neurotransmitter dopamine. The loss of this neurotransmitter is results in the characteristic movements of a person with Parkinson’s disease.

Doctors diagnosis of Parkinson”s disease is often based on several different criteria and factors which include a physical examination, neurological examination and several different types of testing.

Because this disease is slowly progressive and affects thousands of people in each country around the world researchers continue to …

Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the body’s motor system. In Parkinsons disease, the neurons in the brain that are responsible for making dopamine become damaged or stop working all together. Dopamine is the chemical in the brain that is responsible for coordination of muscle movement in the body.

The symptoms of Parkinsons disease include tremors of the hands and legs. A slow, shuffling gait is another symptom of Parkinsons. Rigid muscles and a soft, slow, speech are two other common symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

Depression and Parkinson’s disease often go hand in hand. Unfortunately, depression in …