fitness articles Can You Be Addicted to Your Fitness Tracker?Verywell - By Kendra Cherry Smartwatches and fitness trackers have become a popular trend in recent years. These handy tools can keep track of your daily steps, heart rate, …
Muscle The Anatomy of the Occipital ArteryVerywell - By Lana Barhum The occipital artery is part of the occipital area of the skull. It is located within the solid connective tissue of the occipital bone. It is one of …
Spinal Cords An Overview of Transverse MyelitisVerywell - By Lana Barhum Transverse myelitis (TM) is a rare neurological syndrome that causes inflammation on both sides of the spinal cord, resulting from damage to nerve …
Disease An Overview of Relapsing PolychondritisVerywell - By Lana Barhum Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is a rare autoimmune condition that causes recurrent inflammation of cartilage and other tissues throughout the body. …
What to Know About Potiga (Ezogabine)Verywell - By Heidi Moawad, MD Potiga (ezogabine, retigabine) is an anti-epileptic drug (AED) that was approved for seizure prevention by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration …
Epilepsy What to Know About Neurontin (Gabapentin)Verywell - By Heidi Moawad, MD Neurontin (gabapentin) is a prescription medication used for the treatment of epilepsy and for reduction of pain caused by postherpetic neuralgia. It …
The Brain The Anatomy of the Frontal BoneVerywell - By Colleen Travers The frontal bone, most commonly referred to as the forehead, supports the front and back of the skull. In infancy, the frontal bone is connected by …
Osteoporosis The Anatomy of the Sacral VertebraeVerywell - By Lana Barhum The sacral vertebrae—also called the sacral spine—consists of five sacral vertebrae bones. These bones fuse together to form the sacrum, the …
Health Medicare and Medicaid Look into Food Subsidies to Keep You HealthyVerywell - By Tanya Feke, MD "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." Hippocrates may have had a point. What we put into our bodies affects our health in countless …
Telehealth Medicare and Medicaid Coverage for TelemedicineVerywell - By Tanya Feke, MD Not everyone can make it to the doctor's office for a visit. There may not always be an appointment available on any given day. There could be …
Muscle How Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Is TreatedVerywell - By Heidi Moawad, MD Treatments for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) include two approaches—disease-modifying therapy and symptom control. Spinraza (nusinersen) and …
Muscle How Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Is DiagnosedVerywell - By Heidi Moawad, MD Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) can be diagnosed with genetic testing. If you or your child has the condition, it can take weeks, months, or even …
Health The Health Benefits of MugwortVerywell - By Sherry Christiansen Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris L.) is a perennial plant in the Asteraceae family. The plant is native to Northern Europe, and Asia; it can also be found …
Bone Marrow What to Expect From a Stem Cell TransplantVerywell - By Sherry Christiansen Stem cell transplants are used to treat some types of cancer, particularly those of the blood or immune system such as leukemia, multiple myeloma, or …
Muscle Symptoms of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Verywell - By Heidi Moawad, MD Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a neurological condition characterized by muscle weakness and atrophy (shrinking of the muscles). You can also …
Depression An Overview of Perinatal DepressionVerywell - By Sara Lindberg Pregnancy and the weeks immediately following birth are physically, emotionally, and mentally challenging. It’s not uncommon to experience feelings …
Mindfulness Benefits of Mindfulness for Kids and TeensVerywell - By Sherri Gordon Kids today have tons of good reasons to feel stressed. From heavy course loads and full athletic schedules, to friendship drama and even violence at …
food news Smart Foods to Eat When You're Trying to Lose WeightVerywell - By Malia Frey Do you know what foods to eat when trying to lose weight? Many dieters eat "healthy" foods. That's not a bad thing. But many times, foods that have …
Muscle The Anatomy of the Vastus Lateralis MuscleVerywell - By Brett Sears, PT The vastus lateralis is a muscle located on the lateral, or outside, part of your thigh. The muscle is one of the four quadriceps muscles and is the …
Bacteria Why You Shouldn't Try a DIY Fecal TransplantVerywell - By Amber J. Tresca Fecal bacteriotherapy (FB), which is also called fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) or intestinal microbiota transplantation (IMT), is a type of …
Sinusitis The Anatomy of the Ascending AortaVerywell - By Rod Brouhard, EMT-P The ascending aorta is the first part of the aorta originating at the left ventricle and leading into the aortic arch. The aorta is the largest blood …
Acupressure How Acupressure May Ease Migraine-Related FatigueVerywell - By Colleen Doherty, MD Individuals who suffer from migraines also tend to report fatigue, either as a trigger or as a symptom of their migraine attacks. Unfortunately, …
The Anatomy of Jugular VeinsVerywell - By Rod Brouhard, EMT-P The jugular veins are found in the neck. There is a pair of internal jugular veins (right and left) and a pair of external jugular veins. They are …
Joint Pain An Overview of Joint Hypermobility SyndromeVerywell - By Brandon Peters, MD Joint hypermobility syndrome, sometimes called benign hypermobility joint syndrome (BHJS), is an inherited connective tissue disorder. It is …
Muscle The Anatomy of the Axillary NerveVerywell - By Adrienne Dellwo The axillary nerve, which is also called the circumflex nerve, emerges from the posterior cord of a network of nerves called the brachial plexus …
Vaccines What Is the Vaccine Court?Verywell - By Robyn Correll, MPH While vaccines are a safe and effective way to prevent diseases, no medical intervention is 100% risk-free. Usually, the worst side effect someone …
Muscle The Anatomy of the Lumbar PlexusVerywell - By Adrienne Dellwo The lumbar plexus is a network of nerves in the lumbar region of your body (the abdominal segment of your torso). It's a part of the larger structure …
The Anatomy of the Palatine BoneVerywell - By Mark Gurarie Making up a portion of the nasal cavity and palate, the palatine bone is a paired, L-shaped facial bone. It forms a part of the underside of the …
Pancreas What Is an Artificial Pancreas Delivery System?Verywell - By Kristin Hayes, RN An artificial pancreas is a medical device that is used to better control blood sugars in individuals with diabetes. It is called an artificial …
Macular Degeneration An Overview of Stargardt's DiseaseVerywell - By Troy Bedinghaus, OD Stargardt’s disease is the most common form of juvenile macular degeneration, affecting one in 10,000 children in the United States. Named for Karl …
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