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Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder characterized by the instability of sleep/wake transition patterns. Symptoms commonly seen in people suffering from narcolepsy are daytime sleepiness, muscle fatigue, even paralysis while sleeping and hallucinations. People with this condition typically struggle with the inability to sleep for long periods of time. As well as weight gain and obstructive sleep apnea. Narcolepsy can lead to negative psychological consequences such as safety driving issues, including high risk of being in a motor vehicle accident while driving. Narcolepsy can also effect schooling performance if you are a student. Your doctor will suspect the diagnosis of narcolepsy...

Sugar addiction and sleep related eating of sugary foods is one of the main reasons why people gain weight and have difficulty losing weight. If you have a sugar addiction that impairs your ability to lose weight, you need to address this issue in a consistent manner so you can succeed in your weight gain battle. Eliminate processed sugary foods and replace them with low fructose containing fruits. Fruits contain different types of sugars, and fructose is one of the sugars that can be very detrimental to your metabolism. Try to minimize consumption of fruits high in fructose (cherries, oranges,...

Cardiovascular disease is one of the most common causes of death in the United States. The risk factors are always increasing, creating a constant public health burden. Public prevention plays a very important role in healthcare. Research has shown that if you suffer from high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and if you smoke, your risk of cardiovascular disease increases tremendously. In fact, nearly 50% of Americans have at least one of those risk factors. Existing health conditions, your lifestyle, and genetics play a huge role in determining your chances of suffering from cardiovascular disease at some point in your life....

Depression is a very significant public health issue and is currently on the rise. In 2015, depression was the third leading cause of general disability globally. Women are twice as likely to suffer from depression, than men. Most depressive symptoms typically show up when you are in your 20’s. Stressors such as a divorce, the death of a close one, as well as some hormonal imbalances, particularly thyroid disease, can contribute to the onset of depression. Many people suffering from hypothyroidism, are prone to depressive disorders. While thyroid disease and depression are viewed as two separate conditions, research has shown...