by Nova Tech | Jan 11, 2021 | Health Guides, Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is known as an overactive thyroid. It occurs when your thyroid gland makes and releases too much thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland is shaped like a butterfly. It is in the front of your neck, below your Adam’s apple. The thyroid makes hormones that...
by Nova Tech | Jan 8, 2021 | Disorder, Health Guides, thyroiditis
What is thyroiditis? Thyroiditis refers to a group of disorders that cause inflammation of the thyroid. Your thyroid is the gland located in the front of your neck below your Adam’s apple. The thyroid makes hormones that control your metabolism and affect how your...
by Nova Tech | Jan 5, 2021 | Glaucoma, Health Guides
Glaucoma is an eye disease that may cause loss of vision. It usually happens when fluid builds up in the eye, causing an increase in pressure. This damages the eye’s optic nerve. Symptoms of glaucoma At first, glaucoma has no symptoms. It causes no pain, and your...
by Nova Tech | Jan 4, 2021 | Health Guides, Mind and Body
It is important to take care of both your mind and body. It will pay off in many ways, including: Allowing you to take charge of your life and feel good about the choices you make. Gaining energy and feeling more fit. Improving your physical health. Gaining a positive...
by Nova Tech | Dec 22, 2020 | Educational, Grieving, Mental Health
Grief is a person’s normal, healthy response to a loss. It describes the emotions you feel when you lose someone or something important to you. People grieve for many different reasons, including: Death of a loved one, including pets. Divorce or changes in a...
by Nova Tech | Dec 18, 2020 | Educational, Tips
It can be easy to overindulge in treats during the holidays, but it is still possible to eat healthy during the season. Path to improved health Whether it is sitting around the family dinner table or munching on endless snacks at a party, the holidays mean food. Lots...
by Nova Tech | Dec 16, 2020 | Disorder, Educational, SAD
What is seasonal affective disorder? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that is triggered by the seasons of the year. Symptoms usually begin in late fall or early winter. People with SAD usually feel better in the spring and summer. It is...
by Nova Tech | Dec 14, 2020 | Educational, Stomach, Virus
What is a stomach virus? Gastroenteritis is a medical term for a stomach virus. Many people call it the stomach flu. It is not the same as influenza. That is a respiratory illness. This is an inflammation of your stomach lining. A stomach virus can strike anyone at...
by Nova Tech | Dec 11, 2020 | Educational, Flu, Myths, Virus
The flu, or influenza, is a viral infection. It occurs in your respiratory (breathing) area and affects your throat, lungs, and nose. There are a lot of myths surrounding the flu. A myth is something that a group of people has come to believe is true, but it is not....
by Nova Tech | Dec 9, 2020 | Educational, HIV
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks the body’s immune system. A healthy immune system is what keeps you from getting sick. When HIV damages your immune system, you are more likely to get sick from bacteria and viruses. It is also harder for your body to...
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