Posts Tagged ‘disease’
September is World Alzheimer’s Month
Facts About Alzheimer’s Disease According to the CDC Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Dementia is a brain condition that affects parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias can seriously affect a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. The risk of developing Alzheimer’s […]
June is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Most of us know someone who is affected by Alzheimer’s disease. This heartbreaking and debilitating disease affects as many as 5.5 million Americans 65 year and older. Ever kick yourself for forgetting someone’s name, or losing the next word in a sentence? It’s important to know that forgetfulness in itself does not mean you have […]
Hepatitis A: What You Need to Know
Did you know the Ohio Department of Health declared a statewide community outbreak of hepatitis A? From January 5, 2018 through October 1, 2018 there has been 538 cases of hepatitis A throughout the state of Ohio. In Cuyahoga county there has been 9 cases of hepatitis A. What is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is […]
Facts About Ebola Virus
Not having all of the facts regarding the Ebola Outbreak can be very scary. Knowing the symptoms and how it is spread can help eliminate some of those fears. Below are some basic facts from the CDC regarding Ebola. Ebola is NOT spread through Casual Contact Air Water Food grown or legally purchased in the […]
