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Can Cortisol Help You Slow Down Dementia?

Elderly man with dementia holding blanket

Getting older is tough on the body, but few things are worse than developing dementia. It can feel like a thief, as it takes away memories, independence, and clarity. As such, if you or a loved one is developing dementia, what can you do to slow it down? How Inflammation Affects Dementia Beneath the surface,… Read more »

Tips for Battling Multiple Sclerosis

Doctor examining MRI images of patient with multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of a person’s central nervous system. It’s thought to be an autoimmune disorder where the body attacks itself by mistake. There is no cure for MS. There are treatments for it, however, and these treatments are meant to slow the progression of the disease, manage its symptoms, help… Read more »

What Causes My Arthritis Flareups?

Elderly man grabbing knee from arthritis flareup

Do you have arthritis? One of the main causes of arthritis pain is inflammation. It happens because there’s tissue damage in the body. When there’s tissue damage, your body releases chemicals which alert your nerves to carry pain signals to your brain. Then you feel pain at the site of the tissue damage. Interesting, right?… Read more »