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The year was the summer of 1974. I have never spoken a word of this to anyone in forty-five years. I didn’t have close friends, boyfriends or anyone I could...

I have had psoriasis for over 50 years and I’m still learning that you are never too old to learn. Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition caused by inflammation and...

There’s nothing worse than waking up to find a fresh outbreak of psoriasis on your body or in your scalp. But, there are additional challenges when this happens on your...

I was interviewed on BBC radio last week and very naively found myself gawking in surprise to be asked ‘What is psoriasis?’ which is ridiculous on my part - they...

There’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You can be a positive force for friends and loved ones...

How does your mental health relate to your physical health? As if psoriasis wasn’t difficult enough to manage, most people also have to cope with the emotional toll of a...

I don’t usually watch the news because...well...scary...but I happened upon some news on Earth Day this year. One thing they mentioned is that the average person generates roughly 4.5 pounds...

I have had psoriasis since the beginning of time. I remember even 50 years ago people telling me that what I eat was causing my psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis to...

Having psoriasis for sixteen years I have learned not to worry so much about the stares and the silent talks people have between themselves when they see my skin. I...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot. It develops deep inside veins that have slower blood flow. They generally form in the lower leg but can also develop in...

A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot, also called a thrombus. It can develop inside the deep veins of the body. These clots generally form in the lower...

Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper chambers of the heart, beat very fast in...

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a medical term for the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States and around the...

Deep Vein Thrombosis treatment is designed to be preventive, a way to manage serious or life-threatening risks. It is intended to prevent pulmonary embolism, reduce the chance of death, and...

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death around the world. Managing risk for CAD and understanding its signs and symptoms are important parts of a treatment plan...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder. AFib occurs when the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) beat very fast in a disorganized way. When this happens...

I am a rare breed, I love going to gym. You will not easily find me complaining about needing to go. I enjoy a good work out. The alone time...

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the main cause of death in the United States and around the world. CAD develops when...

BADBIR sounds like something you want to send back on a Saturday night, but instead its another acronym. This one though- is worth knowing about. BADBIR stands for the British...

When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD) it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This is because their blood vessels have plaque built up inside them...