The virus responsible for infectious mononucleosis (commonly known as mono) affects about 90 percent of the population worldwide, and most commonly strikes teenagers and young adults ages 15 to 30. Knowing what symptoms to look for can help catch the virus—and put you on the path to recovery—sooner.
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Parkinson’s disease is known as a progressive nervous system disorder that is responsible for affecting movement. Its symptoms start gradually, sometimes being characterized simply by a barely noticeable tremor in
(Ripe) Bananas Unlike some fruit, bananas contain mostly carbs. In fact, 93 percent of their calories come from carbohydrates. Also, they contain up to 16 percent sugar. Unfortunately for ripe
Stress “When you have a really stressful event, it can shock the hair cycle, (pushing) more hair into the shedding phase,” explains Marc Glashofer, MD, a dermatologist in New York
“If you take care of yourself, the immune system will take care of itself,” says Timothy Mainardi, MD, an allergist and immunologist based in New York City. When a cold
Caffeine seems to be safe for most people, at least up to the amount you’d get from four cups of brewed coffee a day. But that much could make you
Medicinal mushrooms Taking a medicinal mushroom blend, or a single all-rounder like Reshi, can help keep you from getting sick, while also providing a rich source of B-vitamins. This ingredient
Psoriasis is a common skin condition which causes cells to build up on the surface of the skin. The extra skin cells form scales and red patches that are painful
Mushrooms have been a part of our diets for a long time. They are neither a vegetable nor are they a fruit; instead, they are a type of fungus. It
Our bodies are constantly sending us signs, but it’s our job to notice them and determine the root cause. Every single organ has its own signs when something’s going on.
Full, Lustrous Hair “Good hair depends on the body’s ability to construct a proper hair shaft, as well as the health of the skin and follicles,” writes Today show health
Mucus You might think of it as a nasty, annoying inconvenience, but as Dr. Michael Johns puts it, “It is the oil in the engine. Without mucus, the engine seizes.”
A stroke occurs when the flow of blood is cut off to part of your brain. Most of them are caused by a clot or something else that blocks the
Antihistamines Antihistamines such as Allegra (fexofenadine), Claritin (loratadine), Zyrtec (Cetirizine), and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) block the effect of the chemical histamine, which the body produces in its attack against allergens. They
Social isolation is terrible for most of us. As a matter of fact, the absence of social contact have been associated with poor health. In spite of that, we must
Vitamins allow your body to grow and develop. They also play important roles in bodily functions such as metabolism, immunity and digestion. There are 13 essential vitamins, including vitamins A,
First, exercising in general significantly improves your health, according to the National Sleep Foundation. In a 2011 study from the Journal of Sleep Research, participants slept just as soundly on
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