Health Conditions

Tactile allodynia, or hyper-sensitive skin, is just one of many bizarre conditions associated with fibromyalgia. Weird conditions trigger pain in the fibromite, which do not bother 'normal' people. For example, have you ever felt as if your clothes were attacking you?

Zinc has been implicated in Alzheimer's disease in two ways. Some reports suggest that too little zinc is a problem. Others that too much zinc is at fault.

Radiation treatment is often the first therapy in treating prostate cancer. It may be used throughout treatment if the cancer recurs or spreads. There are several side effects from radiation treatment for prostate cancer you need to know.

If you struggle with arthritis, chances are you've been to plenty of mattress stores to find the perfect mattress for a better night's sleep. While you will find plenty of advice on choosing the right mattress when you have arthritis, you probably still have questions.

Art therapy has emerged in recent years as a treatment for Alzheimer's and dementia patients. It is not as effective as medicine, but when used in conjunction with medicine and other therapy such as music and dance, improvements can be realized in these patients lives.

A migraine is a severe headache that causes throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation. It often comes on only one side of the head, and it may or may not be accompanied by other symptoms such as high sensitivity to light and sound, vomiting, and nausea.

Over half of people with anxiety will use medication at some point in their lives. The two main categories of anti-anxiety medications come with significant drawbacks. Surprisingly, dietary change is an often overlooked, and less harmful, substitute to medication.

The holidays are a celebration: a time for happiness and wonder. Sadly, they sometimes bring their own troubles along for the ride. For some, what should be a wonderful time of year can instead be fraught with anxiety and worry.

As with all bad things, depression may never affect you or someone you love. But at least now you are prepared to identify it if it happens, which is good. Depression is very treatable and often curable with the right approach.

Approximately 1 in 4 households will have an individual that suffers from migraine headaches. However, about 80 percent of adults in America will suffer from a tension headache from time to time. We review the top 5 most common types of headaches and their causes.