Traveling has so many benefits, from visiting beautiful and interesting places to learning about different cultures and trying exciting new activities for the first time. It’s also a great way to learn more about the world. Undoubtedly, it can do wonders for our mental wellbeing. Although traveling should be accessible to everyone – that is unfortunately not always the case. Certainly, if you or a loved one live with a disability or chronic illness, traveling can seem impossible. Continue...| ZaggoCare
Unsurprisingly, an Alzheimer’s diagnosis brings sadness, fear, and uncertainty. It’s a grueling journey for millions of patients and their families across the world. Upon diagnosis, patients and families search for treatments, answers, and – most of all – hope. Importantly, clinical trials for Alzheimer’s bring scientific advances that bring us closer to a potential cure for this terrible disease. Clinical trials for Alzheimer’s provide access to promising treatments and therapies...| ZaggoCare
Breast cancer, two words that can change your life in an instant. But while being diagnosed with breast cancer is something that is more likely to occur to females than males, it can happen to men as well. Read on to learn what you need to know about male breast cancer. Since less than 1% of breast cancer diagnoses occur in men, it’s understandable that the subject receives less attention. But labelling breast cancer as a woman’s disease is unfair to the 2,800 men (and their families) who...| ZaggoCare
It’s hard to struggle for breath. Unfortunately, respiratory disorders can affect your respiratory function (the ability to breathe) and your pulmonary function (how well lungs work). Importantly, the respiratory system takes in oxygen from the air and removes extra carbon dioxide, a vital task needed for every organ in your body. Interestingly, respiratory disorders, often referred to as chronic lung diseases, usually develop slowly but can worsen over time. Managing a respiratory disord...| ZaggoCare
Being diagnosed with a heart condition can be overwhelming. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, one person in the US dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease. With such significant health implications, heart patients must effectively communicate with their cardiologist. Using our questions for your cardiologist, you can make better treatment choices and more easily ma...| ZaggoCare
Living with Hepatitis B doesn’t have to mean constant worry. Importantly, by making smart lifestyle changes, following medical advice, and protecting your liver, you can live a full and vibrant life. This article provides information on diagnosis and treatments, as well as practical steps for managing hepatitis B, so you can focus on your health and peace of mind. Managing hepatitis B: What is it? Hepatitis B, caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV), is a serious liver infection with varyin...| ZaggoCare
MRI, or Magnetic Resonance Imaging, is a non-invasive imaging test that uses powerful magnets and computer-generated radio waves to create sharp images. Importantly, MRI provides detailed images of your vital organs, tissues, and skeletal structures. MRI scans are often used for disease detection, diagnosis, and monitoring the success of a treatment. In this post, you’ll learn what you need to know about MRI scans. Know about MRI scans: How do they work? Continue reading What you Need to Kn...| ZaggoCare
Personalized medicine, also known as precision medicine, is an innovative approach tailored for disease prevention and treatment based on people’s genetic makeup, lifestyle, and environment. As you will see in this article, the benefits of personalized medicine (PM) are many. Firstly, PM can help doctors choose the right dose of the right medicine at the right time for each individual patient. As well as finding the right treatment, personalized medicine can also improve the accuracy of dia...| ZaggoCare
Managing MS symptoms can be difficult and overwhelming. Symptoms can greatly impact your ability to function as well as your mental health. Fortunately, medical treatment and lifestyle changes can often minimize the impact of MS symptoms. This post will help you learn about how to manage the following common symptoms: Heat sensitivity. Numbness and tingling. Pain. Sexual dysfunction. Spasticity. Vertigo and dizziness. Continue reading Managing MS Symptoms at ZaggoCare.| ZaggoCare
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