Monthly Archives: November 2011

Technological changes may contribute to symptoms of dry eye disease in younger individuals.

Posted on November 30, 2011 by CCCT

Dry, itchy, burning eyes are symptoms of dry eye disease (DED), a condition initially believed to afflict mainly individuals over the age of 55.  DED occurs when there is an underproduction of tears and/or faster-than-normal evaporation of tears from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Eye Health, Health, Pain | 3 Comments

I Am Not my Disease- Taking Control over Your Health

Posted on November 29, 2011 by CCCT

An emerging trend among some researchers, health care professionals and patient advocates involves changing the way patients are addressed.  Rather than referring to patients as ‘diabetics’, ‘obese patients’ and ‘heart patients’, alternatives such as ‘patients with diabetes, obesity or cardiovascular … Continue reading →

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Get Gutsy this November for Digestive Health Awareness

Posted on November 28, 2011 by CCCT

Part two of this two-part series takes a look at Colitis Discussion of digestive health is often considered awkward and embarrassing and as a result individuals may not talk about troubling symptoms with their family or doctor.  However, digestive ailments … Continue reading →

Posted in Crohn's and Colitis, Health | 2 Comments