There are over 100 autoimmune conditions, like rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis, but experts still aren’t sure what causes them. Autoimmune conditions occur when your immune system mistakenly attacks the body instead of protecting it. Certain factors increase your risk of getting an autoimmune condition, such as smoking or having a family member with an… Continue reading What is the Impact of Obesity on Autoimmune Conditions?
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Write a Love/Hate Letter to Your Thyroid for Thyroid Awareness Month
Do you love your thyroid? Do you hate it? Or more importantly, do you even know where it is? A small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck (just below the Adam’s apple), the thyroid influences the function of the heart, brain, liver, kidneys and skin. That’s why it’s so important to know… Continue reading Write a Love/Hate Letter to Your Thyroid for Thyroid Awareness Month
What Do You Know About Thyroid Disease?
Let’s start with the basics: do you even know where your thyroid is? A small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck (just below the Adam’s apple), the thyroid influences the function of the heart, brain, liver, kidneys and skin. That’s why it’s so important to know if you have a thyroid problem… Continue reading What Do You Know About Thyroid Disease?