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Like lupus, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of more than 100 autoimmune diseases. In autoimmune diseases,…
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You likely know someone with asthma and are familiar with the wheezing and shortness of breath that come with an…
You probably already know that eczema is an inflammatory skin disease. But what exactly does that mean? What are the…
One of the most common physical complaints, especially for older adults, is a knee that swells or aches. Some people…
The more we learn about chronic inflammation, the more we understand just how deeply it is implicated in an enormous…
Chronic inflammation is implicated in many of the most common diseases that affect Americans, including heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s.…
We’ve all been there. On our way out the door, our significant other says, “Honey, while you’re out, could you…
You’ve probably heard that certain vitamins are important for brain health, and you may have read that supplementing with key…
You’ve probably seen advertising or heard word-of-mouth recommendations regarding ginkgo biloba as a brain-boosting dietary supplement. It’s certainly tempting to…
If you’ve noticed that your memory isn’t quite what it used to be, you may be wondering if one way…
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As you contemplate the changes that the brain undergoes as we age, it’s all too easy to focus on the…
