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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

by Jessica B. December 13th, 2024 | Mental Health





Do you feel sad in the winter? Or do you feel SAD? Seasonal affective disorder strikes many people, and the further north you live the higher your risk. While many people might roll their eyes at the idea of SAD being an actual disease, they are probably living somewhere a bit closer to the equator.





Symptoms of SAD:





Do you tend to start showing signs of depression when the winter rolls around? Is your idea of a good

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Breast Cancer: Men Beware

by Lori Sciame October 2nd, 2013 | Health Observance, Men's Health
There is a common misconception that men do not need to worry about developing breast cancer.  On the contrary, the American Cancer society outlines five types of breast cancer that can (and do) affect males. These cancers mainly affect older men, but the disease can occur even at young ages. Because October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, take time to educate yourself about this disease, and how it can strike both genders, not just females.

A Quick Look at Prevalence 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) outlines the potential risk of a male developing breast
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Menopause and Hot Flashes

by Dean Heller MD January 11th, 2013 | Ask the Doctor
I am a 54 year old woman, and I think I am starting to go through menopause. I am still having some periods, but at night I am getting hot flashes, and I have been sweating. Does that sound like menopause, and is there anything to do about it?

Hot flashes are one of the most common symptoms of menopause. The sweating at night, commonly called night sweats by doctors, is probably related, although you do have to make sure there are no other causes, including infection. There is medical treatment for women that have severe symptoms from
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Hyperhidrosis Explained

by Dean Heller MD November 30th, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
I am 20 years-old and doing great in college; however, I have a tough time meeting girls because I am so worried about a condition that I have.  I have been to a dermatologist for this problem, but the treatments they have given me so far have not worked at all. What I have is a problem with excessive sweating of my hands. When I am dancing with a girl, or even around them at all, I have to hold my hands behind my back, so they don't grab them.  I am so embarrassed that I have just been
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Medication and Type 2 Diabetes

by Jessica B. November 22nd, 2012 | Health Observance
Diabetes Awareness Month is the time to take a look at the many options available for people dealing with Type 2 Diabetes. The most important thing is to consult with your doctor regarding which diabetes medication is the best option for your given situation. Different diabetes patients have different needs, so make sure to discuss your concerns with your doctor.

1) Diet – Before turning to medication, many patients may be advised to gain control over their diabetes by making changes in diet. You can work with a nutritionist/diabetes coach to find the best way of keeping your blood sugars
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