Rebecca Davis

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• Does an Enlarged Heart Affect Health?

  Enlarged heart or cardiomegaly is an indication of an underlying condition rather than a disease in itself. Enlargement makes the heart work harder than normal and weakens the heart muscles after a period of time. An enlarged heart has a number of causes including hypertension and coronary artery...

• The Nursing Profession Becoming More Diverse and Educated

  Nursing has certainly gained popularity within the recent years, as the number of those enrolled in the programs has gone up! This is not only excellent for those looking to fill in the retirement gap, but is also great for those who are able to look for better ways to add diversity within the...

• Wife with Multiple Sclerosis Gets Surprise of a Lifetime

  Suffering from a chronic disabling disease shouldn't get in the way of love. Though things might get a little bit more challenging, love is love. There was romance in the air for Laura on her 10 year anniversary. Little did she know that her husband had put a lot of time and effort into making the...

• The Very Best Diet for Weight Loss for People at Risk for Diabetes

  For those that are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, making a change in lifestyle to improve their health becomes paramount in order to prevent the disease from developing and ensuring their health in the long term. Prediabetic patients are those who are at risk of developing the disease and...

• Is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Common Among Muscular Dystrophy Patients?

  Researchers have discovered that, compared to the general public, there is a higher than average rate of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in those with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Researchers from the University of Iowa conducted and published research in the May 2018 issue of The Journal...

• Blood in Your Stool: When to Visit a Doctor

  Rectal bleeding is described as any blood that passes through the anus. It is usually believed that the bleeding comes from the rectum (or lower colon), which comprises the last few centimeters of the large intestine. However, not all bleeding comes from the rectum. It can come from anywhere in the...