Human Health Project Blog
Crohn’s Disease and Pregnancy: From minimizing risk to its effects on surgery
Women with Crohn’s disease, sometimes called Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBD), are often concerned with possible complications during pregnancy, especially because it affects people in the ages of 15-30, when conception [...]
Are ocular migraines the same as migraines with aura?
Ocular migraines are painless, temporary visual disturbances in the visual cortex of the brain that can affect one or both eyes. They usually occur either with symptoms of a classic [...]
Mindfulness bringing new relief to those living with fibromyalgia
The mindset of someone who lives with daily pain, fatigue and sleep problems, can be summed up in an anonymous quote that simply says, “Would whoever has my voodoo doll, [...]
The Do’s and Don’ts: How to Support a Loved One Living with Crohn’s Disease
People living with Crohn’s know all too well that this disease interferes with daily life. Characterized by symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss, this chronic inflammatory disease of [...]
What is the relationship between migraines and body mass index?
Migraines have a comprehensive list of risk factors that can elicit an attack. One of the less commonly thought of causes is body mass index (BMI). BMI is a [...]
Patient-Centered Healthcare: Why it matters
On the surface, it may seem obvious that all healthcare should be patient-centered. While most people agree with this general sentiment, there is a surprising amount of pushback within the [...]