By Ed Owen The Latin word “dementia” literally means “out of one’s mind.” Unfortunately, this type of negative descriptor has often established a mind set that cause many to see one’s identity as “dementia” rather than a “person with dementia.” Although the incidence of dementia increases as we age, it is not a normal part of the aging process. It is not a disease, itself, but rather a term used to describe a group of disorders of the brain, which affects a person’s memory, ability to org...

More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies and asthma. Climate change with rising carbon dioxide levels increase pollen and fungi production, and cause more symptoms. Dust mites and animals add to indoor problems.

  When a major disease like diabetes is mentioned in the news, it raises awareness of the challenges and dangers of the disease. Unfortunately, some of the media coverage leaves the impression that diabetes is most often associated with obesity. While that is true in some cases, there is a lot more to it.

ITCHY EYES. RUNNY NOSE. CONGESTION. Whether it’s your sister’s beloved furry friend or the yellow pollen dusting everyone’s cars in the spring, you know the feeling….allergies. While most of us only have to tolerate these symptoms a few times a year, many have a much larger evil to contend with in what may be your favorite foods. Yes, that peanut butter you enjoy in your Reese’s cup could be enough to send someone else into hives and vomiting.

  Every 40 seconds in the United States a stroke occurs to one of the 795,000 Americans plagued a year. Every four minutes, someone dies from a stroke, making it the third leading cause of death in the country and the most common cause of permanent disability in adults. Recognizing the warning signs of a stroke in progress can lead to early treatment and help to avoid the death or disability.

  What does actor Danny Glover have in common with Aristotle, Leonardo De Vinci and Theodore Roosevelt? Epilepsy. November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, and since 1968, the Epilepsy Foundation of America’s national campaign has endeavored to educate the public about the disorder.