What Are Kidney Stones by Kayla Tatum
The main function of the kidneys is to act as a filter for our blood. ‘Dirty blood’ or blood that contains waste from food our body ingests, travels into the kidneys through a filtration process. The clean blood is distributed into our body. Kidney stones form when your kidneys cannot break down substances because of […]
Ovarian Cancer: The Overlooked Killer by Jonathan Meyer
In today’s world of Health, I believe all of us have heard of the disease cancer and its various forms. The form of cancer that is most heard about in our society due to media would have to be Breast Cancer. A different and dangerous form of cancer that no one hears about in the […]
Overview of Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis is a heredity disease that causes severe damage to one’s digestive system and lungs, as it greatly affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive juices. Cystic Fibrosis causes these secretions to plug up tubes and ducts, including those in the lungs and pancreas. It is caused by a mutation in a […]
CPR Certification Nashville | 615-638-0005 | CPR Classes in Nashville
Need CPR Certification in Nashville? Register Here If you need CPR for Healthcare Providers in the Nashville, Tennessee area you can register for a class now! All classes are American Heart Association (AHA) approved and you will receive a 2 year AHA provider card immediately after successful completion of a written exam and skills […]
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Ronell McCollum
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD, is a group of lung conditions that impede airflow and make breathing very difficult. The two most common conditions that make up chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Bronchitis occurs when the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs, become inflamed. […]
Overview of Bulimia Nervosa by Michelle Brungart
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder that is generally categorized by the act of binge eating that is followed by some form of purging the consumed calories. Bulimia is most common in women and teens, but may also affect males and other age groups as well. People with bulimia have constant episodes of feeling a […]
Sickle Cell Anemia by Precious Wilson-Cox
I have heard the term sickle cell anemia and have often wondered what it is and what it does, and I consider myself fortunate. I didn’t totally understand, but now I can see what this disease entails. Normal red blood cells are round. They can move throughout the body with little effort. They carry oxygen […]
All About Migraines by Sally Wilson
Having recently been diagnosed with chronic migraines, I now understand the intensity of side effects that are associated with a migraine headache. Migraines are life-altering headaches that oftentimes leave a person incapable of carrying out everyday functions and activities. Migraine attacks can happen once a month, or up to a few times a week. They […]
What is Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects people worldwide. This disorder is one of the most severe brain disorders. By definition, it is characterized by profound distortions in one’s thought process, emotions, perceptions, and behavior. It is also known as a “split mind”; the person is in a world that has nothing to do with […]
Lou Gehrig’s disease by Jeremy Horton
The disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease is one that affects the brain and spinal cord. The disorder causes muscle weakness and atrophy throughout the body caused by the degeneration of the upper and lower motor neurons. In 1869, French neurologist Jen-Martin Charcot described the disease. In 1939, Lou […]