Health Perception We’ve all heard the saying, “Perception is everything.” But what if it were also a predictor of how healthy we are and how long we live? It can be important to reflect on our overall perception of health so that we can identify areas of improvement and establish actionable steps to enhance our… Continue reading The Power of Perception: How Your Mindset Shapes Your Health
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Understanding the Signs of a Heart Attack
A heart attack happens when blood flow to part of the heart is blocked or severely reduced, preventing the heart muscle from receiving the oxygen it needs. Without proper treatment, this can cause lasting damage to the heart. Chest pain is one of the most recognized signs of a heart attack but not all symptoms… Continue reading Understanding the Signs of a Heart Attack
Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA When proteins in the body misfold, they can spread to different organs and tissues. There, they start to accumulate. Over time, this build up of proteins can damage wherever they have landed. In many cases of amyloidosis, they spread to multiple parts of the body. In… Continue reading Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers
Oral Amyloidosis: How it Can Affect the Tongue
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA In previous articles, PatientsLikeMe has covered how the disease amyloidosis can affect different parts of the body. The digestive system, the brain, the heart. When proteins misfold, they can spread throughout the body and cause damage to any number of organs and body parts. That includes… Continue reading Oral Amyloidosis: How it Can Affect the Tongue
Stem Cell and Organ Transplants as Treatment for Amyloidosis
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA In the course of treating amyloidosis, doctors will try to manage and control the disease with medication. There is no cure, so the goal of treatment is to manage symptoms and limit the further production of harmful amyloid proteins. For some, medication cannot stop the disease… Continue reading Stem Cell and Organ Transplants as Treatment for Amyloidosis
The Effect of Amyloidosis on Vision
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA PatientsLikeMe has covered how the condition amyloidosis affects the body and various organs. This disease causes proteins to misfold, and as they build up across the body they disrupt its normal function. These protein deposits can land anywhere, although they are more commonly found in places… Continue reading The Effect of Amyloidosis on Vision
Managing Heart Health with Lupus
Managing Heart Health with Lupus Lupus, an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack healthy tissues, can affect various organs, including the heart. If you are living with Lupus, managing heart health is crucial. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to manage heart health while living with lupus. The Link Between Lupus and… Continue reading Managing Heart Health with Lupus
Bell’s Palsy and Stroke: Similarities and Differences
Bell’s palsy and stroke are two conditions that can cause one side of your face to droop. While both are alarming, they have distinct differences, risk factors, and treatment options. It can be easy to confuse the two! The aim here is to help you understand these conditions, how to tell them apart, and what… Continue reading Bell’s Palsy and Stroke: Similarities and Differences
The Benefits of Cold Plunging and Cold Therapy for Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness
Chilling Benefits? What to Know About Cold Plunges Cold plunging and cold therapy, also known as cryotherapy, have gained popularity for their potential benefits in managing chronic pain and chronic diseases. Let’s explore the science behind this buzzed-about therapy and its potential to improve health and wellness. Understanding Cold Therapy and Cold Plunging Cold therapy,… Continue reading The Benefits of Cold Plunging and Cold Therapy for Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness
Early Signs of Dementia
Forgetting a name, misplacing your keys, or walking into a room and forgetting why you went there can happen to anyone. But when changes in memory, thinking, or behaviors start happening more often or interfere with everyday life, you are right to be concerned. Maybe you’ve noticed changes in yourself. Or maybe it’s your parent… Continue reading Early Signs of Dementia