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McKenzie Method exercises and stretches are a great way to combat lower back pain from bulging/herniated discs and compressed sciatic nerves.

Pseudobulbar affect (PBA) is a medical condition involving unpredictable, uncontrollable episodes of laughter, tears, or both. It involves a mismatch between feelings and outward emotional displays.

I thought it was strange when I received an invitation to attend a pill party. I had never heard of one before. Here's what they entail.

A review of the postoperative results of a Crystalens AO implant. Observations, improvements, and problems from a patient's viewpoint.

Have you ever heard of somatoform, which can cause physical pain when in the presence of certain sounds, scents, or memories? Here are my experience and late diagnosis.

When someone in your family is living with cancer, everything changes. In 2018, my husband was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. This article chronicles his experience from having difficulty swallowing to having an esophagectomy.

This is about my experience having combined cataract surgery and a vitrectomy after having lost sight in the central vision of my left eye.

I had a complete tear of the Supraspinatus Tendon of the rotator cuff and I discovered treatment does not always require surgery. This is about my experience.

My honest and unsponsored review of the Newgo hot and cold therapy gel eye mask, and how I used it to treat my migraines.

Rejection sensitive dysphoria is a debilitating emotional state that feels like a physical manifestation of emotional pain to the sufferer. I'm lucky to be able to dissociate from my RSD so as to analyze it and offer a clear and fair perspective of what it is like to experience it.

Wondering if online therapy is an effective way to seek counseling? Here's my experience talking to a therapist using BetterHelp.

It's a brave new world. Where genealogy meets genetics, 23andMe provides direct-to-consumer genetic testing. You pay to turn over your DNA and personal data. Big companies profit. Understand the risk.

While bipolar is commonly associated with rapid mood swings, anger, and upbeat (often uncontrollable or delusional) manic states, there are also the downs and depression that tag along with it. What causes these states and how common are they?

As humans, we are used to having our muscles control our limbs. In MS, this may not be the case and may surprise us with episodes of embarrassment and Street Comedy. How to cope? What to do?

In order to take any semblance of control within the world around you, you must first take control of your inner world. You must train your mind like a fighter trains their body and ensure that you practice proper techniques and responses to any situation that may arise.

Bleeding and bruising are common problems for those who are aging and have thinning skin due to excess sun exposure. Skin care treatment is essential for protecting the body from common infections.