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When a person has Alzheimer’s disease, physical changes occur in the brain that will affect how the brain functions. Two types of brain lesions – amyloid plaques and tau protein tangles – are responsible for these changes and this has been well documented by medical research. CT and PET scan may reveal changes [...]

Taking too much of any vitamin can be dangerous. Too much Vitamin D can lead to hypercalcemia, which is too much calcium in the blood.
Spending too much time in the sun will not cause Vitamin D toxicity. The body is able to store any excess of the vitamin and use it later. [...]

When a foreign substance is accidentally inhaled into the lungs, pneumonia by aspiration can occur especially if these objects are infected with viral, bacterial or fungal organisms. Reports have shown that as many as 15 percent of pneumonia cases are caused by aspiration.
Anyone can develop aspiration pneumonia but certain circumstances can increase the risk. [...]

Our bodies are host to a range of viruses, fungi and bacteria. If a person has a healthy immune system most of these organisms are harmless. However when the immune is weak from disease or from receiving treatments such as chemo or dialysis these organisms can grow out of control and produce a [...]

Hospital acquired pneumonia is the types of pneumonia that a person develops after being admitted to a hospital. It usually develops about 48 hours after admission and can be quite serious, especially in combination with the problems that required hospitalization.
The term “hospital-acquired pneumonia” usually refers to one of the subtypes. These include: pneumonia [...]

There is no known cure for cancer, however it has been studied recently that having an adequate level of Vitamin D in our systems can help prevent the development of breast, prostate and colon cancer. Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin, meaning that a small amount of it is stored in our bodies [...]

There are four types of skin and they are: normal, dry, oil and combination. Each type is based on the amount of oil and moisture found in the skin. Following is an explanation of each type.
Normal skin has an even tone and is free of blemishes, red spots, and contains no excessive areas [...]

The skin is the largest organ of the body and protects us from microbes, weather and irritants. It also helps to regulate body temperature and covers an area that measures about 20 square feet. The skin has three different layers and each of these layers have their own biology and function.
The epidermis is the [...]

Skin care isn’t just for the ladies! Establishing a sound skin care routine is one of the most important things men can do to keep healthy skin through the years. But where should you start? First, determining the type of skin you have is the first step in planning a skin care routine. The [...]

Many people do not know the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia. There is not a great deal of difference as most of the symptoms are the same: forgetting things that were told or happen recently, having a problem with numbers (balancing a checkbook or knowing what a measurement is) and becoming lost in familiar surroundings.
Chemotherapy, [...]