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Written by pharmacy student Amy Harrington, Medical University of South Carolina, College of Pharmacy, Class of 2021
What is Arthritis?
A common disease affecting more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children in the US.
A broad term used to characterize more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions.
The leading cause of disability in America.
A disease that affects people of all ages, sexes, and races (though most frequently seen as people get older and more common in women).
What is Juvenile Arthritis?
Juvenile arthritis (JA), also known as pediatric rheumatic disease, is a term that encompasses the inflammatory and rheumatic diseases affecting children younger than 16 years old. Most types of JA are autoimmune or autoinflammatory diseases. Although the exact causes of JA are unknown, it is believed that genetics may play a role.
There are many types of JA, and the most common include
Written by: Cindy Shau PharmD. Candidate, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
Stress is the body’s reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response. With the rapid spread of COVID-19 across the country, there have been many lifestyle changes and adjustments that we have to make. Whether it be practicing social distancing and working from home or delayed vacation and time with family and friends, it can all take a toll.
All these changes are hard on our bodies, whether we recognize it or not. Stress affects our health in many ways. It can weaken our immune system and throw off the body’s internal equilibrium, leading to various symptoms such as headaches, upset stomach, elevated blood pressure, chest pain, and etc.
Aside from stress’s internal effects, external effects become visible on our skin. Because our skin is also the largest organ in our body, any changes are easily noticeable. These changes occur by several mechanisms.
Expert Insight: Dealing with Indulging During COVID-19
Looking through social media posts, I was so tempted by the beautiful pictures of the delicious cakes, bread, pastries, and meals. Last weekend, as we were all staying home, complying with social distancing guidelines, I gave into temptation and for the first time, made “Cornish pasty.”
Even worse, I posted a short video of how we made it on Facebook and Instagram. I must admit, it was super delicious and worth all the time and effort my kids, my husband and I put into preparing 8 pieces. Then the guilt set in.
Do you know how much butter I used in getting the pastry dough ready? The calories, the cholesterol, augh! I had disturbing visions of all the calories going straight to my belly and hips. I felt guilty even before we made such a high fat and high-calorie meal.
While reading the recipe, I announced that we must put in an extra 3 miles of brisk walk before we eat. That didn’t happen, but we managed
In today's information age, the "Immune system" is a recurrent topic, urging us to explore ways to enhance it. But what does boosting the immune system entail, and how can one achieve it?
What is the immune system, and why is it important?
Immune system, noun: the system that protects your body from diseases and infections.
Per Merriam Webster’s dictionary: Definition of immune system: the bodily system that protects the body from foreign substances, cells, and tissues by producing the immune response. It includes especially the thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, special deposits of lymphoid tissue (as in the gastrointestinal tract and bone marrow), macrophages, lymphocytes including the B cells and T cells, and antibodies.
In simpler terms, your immune system acts as the body's defense mechanism against harmful invaders like bacteria and viruses. Without it, your body would be defenseless against external threats.
