One big study conducted by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health analyzed the effect of a healthy lifestyle
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Being diagnosed with cancer can have a tremendous impact on the patient’s life. From dealing with the diagnosis emotionally, to
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When talking about heart diseases, we usually think of poor lifestyle choices as causes like smoking, lack of exercise, and
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When you are experiencing symptoms and know that something is wrong, do you settle with the first doctor you meet?
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Narcolepsy, often thought to be a sleep disorder, is in fact a pervasive neurologic disorder with a genetic origin that
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Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disease involving the nerves and muscles. Instead of fighting infections, the immune system becomes overactive
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You might have had some problems falling or staying asleep especially on nights when you have a lot on your
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Addison’s Disease is a rare autoimmune condition which attacks the adrenal glands and causes insufficient production of aldosterone and the
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Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the thyroid, the gland responsible for producing hormones that
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The immune system is supposed to protect us by attacking bacteria and viruses. For people who have autoimmune diseases, however,
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You just found out that your friend has Crohn’s disease, an autoimmune illness that causes inflammation in the digestive tract.
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Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness that involves widespread pain or pain that can be felt all over the body. It
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Nephrotic syndrome is a condition where proteins, which the body needs, leak into the urine from the blood because of
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity or ADHD is characterized by difficulty paying attention, forgetfulness, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, and is usually thought of as a
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Imagine suddenly having difficulty swallowing every time you eat. You feel that there’s something stuck in your throat and you
Read MoreDonating to Ben’s Friends through the AmazonSmile Charity Lists program is now easier with the help of MakeMeSmile, a free
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Having a rare or chronic illness can be a source of stress. The different symptoms alone, even the mild pain
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After so many doctors appointments, you finally have a diagnosis. And as part of the treatment plan, you have to
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Daughter: Your sudden struggle with trigeminal neuralgia was a turning point in my life. When we finally knew what it
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Getting the most out of your consultation with a doctor for a rare disease is already challenging. Now that we
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The thyroid is a small gland in front of the neck that secretes different hormones which affects how many parts
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When the temperature drops and the snow falls, hitting the ski slopes and ice skating rinks are on the minds
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It was an ordinary day in 2006. At the time, Ben Munoz was a healthy 29 year-old software engineer who
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You might have had a flu or an illness that made you feel so tired and your whole body ached.
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Imagine having UTI-like symptoms such as frequent urination, pelvic pain, and urgency to urinate but then there’s no bacteria and
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