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Decoding High Thyroid Hormones: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

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High levels of thyroid hormone can cause hyperthyroidism, thyroid storm, and Graves disease. An excessive amount of thyroid hormones can cause symptoms that range from mild to highly toxic, which can lead to illness and death in the patients who are affected.   Hyperthyroidism When thyroid function is too high, this is called hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism […]

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Navigating Hypothyroidism: What You Need to Know

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Inadequate production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland results in Hypothyroidism. Another name for this condition is Underactive Thyroid. At first, hypothyroidism might not show any symptoms at all. If left untreated, hypothyroidism can eventually cause heart disease and high cholesterol, among other health issues.   Causes Iodine deficiency is the primary cause of

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Pets as Lifelong Companions – A Key to Cognitive Well-Being in Older Adults

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While any pet owner can agree to the many advantages of having a furry friend in the house, numerous reputable periodicals and medical journals have published studies verifying the health benefits of senior pet ownership. Research has indicated that a person’s relationship with their pet can improve happiness, reduce stress, and promote physical fitness. Some

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Nostalgia and Depression: An Emotional Tug-of-War

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Feelings of nostalgia are frequently positive. Scientists have discovered that it can also result in negative feelings, which have been termed to as nostalgic depression. Nostalgia includes feelings of sentimental yearning or attachment to the past. When people think back on and recollect important events in the past, they experience nostalgia. In general, nostalgia is

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Effectively Managing Joint Stiffness- Expert Tips and Strategies

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Your cartilage, the spongy substance that covers the ends of your bones, starts to dry out and stiffen as you get older. Additionally, your body produces less synovial fluid—a substance that functions as an oil to keep your joints lubricated. Your joints might not move as freely as they once did as a result. The

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