Did you know the shoes you wear can sometimes have a drastic effect on the health of your feet? If you’ve noticed stiffness, pain, and arching in some of your toes, you might be suffering from a condition called hammer toe, which is caused by overly tight shoes. Hammer toe can lead to more serious conditions if not treated promptly, so you should be aware of what it is and what you can do if you suspect you have it.…
Read More »Sleep apnea is nothing to sneeze at–it’s a serious condition that affects nearly 18 million Americans each and every year. While most patients use CPAP machines, others are able to get by with simple lifestyle modifications. If you’ve been diagnosed with this condition recently, you should know that there are many ways to help ensure that you get a good sleep each night. Read on to learn more about the simple, yet important ways that you can stay well-rested.…
Read More »In movies and television, narcolepsy is usually portrayed in a funny way; someone will fall asleep immediately when exposed to a trigger. In real life, narcolepsy is not so obvious- of the 200,000 estimated Americans that have the disorder, only 25% of them are diagnosed. You could be living with narcolepsy and not even know it! Causes of Narcolepsy Narcolepsy is best described as excessive sleepiness during the day. The cause is not entirely known, but scientists theorize that it is caused by abnormalities in the hypocretin neurons of your brain.…
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