Neurological Disorders
Dementia: Causes, Symptoms & When to Get Help
Dementia describes a group of symptoms that affect the brain. These symptoms make it hard for a person to remember things, think …
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Eating Disorders
Bulimia Nervosa: Signs, Causes & When to Get Help
Bulimia nervosa is both a psychological condition and a chronic illness. It is not simply about food.
Neurological Disorders
Vascular Dementia: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
Vascular dementia refers to a gradual decline in memory and thinking skills. It occurs when blood flow carrying oxygen and …
Neurological Disorders
Frontotemporal Dementia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Frontotemporal dementia — sometimes called Pick’s disease or frontal lobe dementia — is not a single condition.
Eating Disorders
Being Underweight: Causes, Risks & How to Gain Weight
Doctors use a tool called the Body Mass Index (BMI) to measure whether your weight is healthy for your height.
Eating Disorders
Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating Becomes an Obsession
The term orthorexia nervosa was coined by an American physician specializing in eating disorders.
Neurological Disorders
Lewy Body Dementia: Symptoms, Stages & Causes
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a brain disorder that gets worse over time. The Lewy bodies — named after the doctor who first …
Neurological Disorders
Memory Loss: 10 Ways to Improve Your Memory
Occasional memory loss is something most of us experience at some point. Forgetting where you left your keys or blanking on a name …
Eating Disorders
Malnutrition: Causes, Symptoms & When to Get Help
Malnutrition means the body is not getting proper nutrition. However, it is not just about eating too little.
Eating Disorders
Chronic Diarrhea: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Most Canadians experience a short bout of diarrhea at some point. This type — called acute diarrhea — usually lasts a few days and …