Posts by Team UHF
The Fast Facts on Shingles
Think you’re done with chickenpox after battling it as a kid? Unfortunately, the varicella-zoster virus – the virus responsible for chickenpox – can linger in your nerve cells after the initial infection. Years, even decades later, it can reactivate as shingles, a painful and sometimes debilitating virus. What Causes Shingles? The primary culprit behind shingles…
Read MoreThe Fast Facts on Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder – formerly known as manic depression – is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings that can disrupt a person’s daily life, work, and relationships. These mood swings can range from intense euphoria and hyperactivity (mania or hypomania) to profound sadness and hopelessness (depression). While managing bipolar disorder can be challenging,…
Read MoreStart the Year Sober: The Fast Facts on Dry January
Dry January, brought to popularity by the British charity “Alcohol Change UK,” is a health campaign and challenge to encourage people to go alcohol-free for the month of January. Dry January is often thought of as a way to reset your body after a holiday season full of indulgences and start your New Year’s Resolutions off strong.
Read MoreDecorating Disasters: Preventing Injuries This Holiday Season
According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are about 160 holiday decorating-related injuries each day during the holiday season (November 1 – January 31). In this blog, we’ll cover the most common holiday injuries and how to reduce the risk of these injuries.
Read MoreNose vs. Mouth Breathing: Does the Way We Breathe Affect Our Sleep?
This blog post explores the differences between nose and mouth breathing, the effects on sleep, and what you need to know about the latest breathing trends.
Read MoreThe Risks of Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know
In the quest for better health, many people turn to vitamins and other dietary supplements. However, while dietary supplements can be beneficial when used appropriately, they also come with potential risks that are often overlooked.
Read MoreThe Fast Facts on Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia has long been a puzzle for the medical community, with its complex symptoms and elusive causes. In this blog, we’ll delve into the facts about fibromyalgia, covering everything from its definition to diagnosis, and treatment options.
Read MoreAromatherapy: Do Essential Oils Have Health Benefits?
Essential oils have exploded in popularity in recent years, touted for their natural approach to anxiety relief, sleep improvement, headache relief, and much more.
Read MoreThe Fast Facts on Menopause
Menopause, defined as the natural transition marking the end of a woman’s reproductive years, is often shrouded in mystery and misconceptions.
Read MoreThe Current State of the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
This blog includes the most recent updates in HIV/AIDS treatment at the time of writing, August 2024. For information on HIV/AIDS as a whole, including what causes HIV/AIDS, how it’s contracted, who it effects, symptoms, and prevention information, please review our blog The Fast Facts on HIV/AIDS.
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