Dr. Soyona Rafatjah

Dementia vs. Alzheimer's
Dementia vs Alzheimer’s: 5 Life-changing – Differences, Treatments, Prevention you should know!

The difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be.  Dementia is a group of symptoms that describes a progressive form of memory and skills decline. Alzheimer’s is a specific disease in your brain that causes dementia symptoms. Dementia is not the same thing as preclinical Alzheimer’s, subjective cognitive impairment…

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What is Diabetes?
What is Diabetes?

November is American Diabetes Month, an ideal time to take a deeper dive into the disease we hear so much about. Approximately 30.3 million Americans have this disease — that’s about 9.4% of the population. With so many people impacted by this disease, let’s learn more about it. What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a metabolic…

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11 Ways to Protect Your Hearing
11 Ways to Protect Your Hearing

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, age-related hearing loss—also known as presbycusis—will occur in most of us as we grow older. About one-third of US residents aged 65 to 74 are hard of hearing, and after age 75, it’s about half of the population.

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Hypothyroidism: Symptoms, Reversal & More
Hypothyroidism: Symptoms, Reversal & More

Your thyroid affects every single cell in your body. It makes sense, then, that a thyroid disorder can greatly disrupt your daily life. Hypothyroidism is the most common thyroid disorder. It can lead to muscle weakness, sensitivity to cold, impaired memory, weight gain, and so much more. One type of hypothyroidism is called “permanent hypothyroidism” — most doctors will prescribe drugs for the rest of your life, laden with side effects.

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Meditate
How To Meditate… 4 Styles to Meditation

How To Meditate To Enhance Wellbeing. Meditation is a complementary health practice - meaning it’s a self-care practice that has benefits when practiced in conjunction with your doctor’s recommendations. Meditation has multiple benefits for both your physical and mental health: It can reduce stress, lower anxiety, improve quality of sleep, and even help reduce chronic pain.

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