Tag Archives: Conditions and Diseases

Revolutionizing Parkinson’s Care: A New Noninvasive Wearable Device

How harnessing focused vibrations can be used to treat Parkinson's motor symptoms

A groundbreaking wearable device for Parkinson’s disease developed by the UK-based medical device company Charco Neurotech offers a promising non-invasive solution for individuals living with the disease. Dubbed the CUE1, this compact circular device operates by emitting high-frequency vibrations. Users … Continue reading

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Brush Up on Dental Health: Researchers Link Unhealthy Mouths to Heart Disease

Oral inflammation might be a factor in a number of diseases

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most of us (about 91 percent, to be exact) have some form of tooth decay, and half of all adults in the United States suffer from periodontal disease (a serious form … Continue reading

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A Second Opinion Could Save Your Life

Doctors misdiagnose patients far more often than most people believe

It’s an all-too-familiar scenario: A woman visits her doctor multiple times for complaints of weight loss, abdominal pain, and fatigue. Her symptoms are chalked up to overwork and stress. Six months later, she visits her gynecologist, who tells her she … Continue reading

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Walking the Tightrope of Terminal Illness

Finding a balance between hope and despair

Each month Kathleen Clohessy, R.N., offers a new perspective on living with a terminal illness. Kathleen comes to SevenPonds with 25 years experience as a registered nurse caring for families and children facing life-threatening illness. She began her career in the … Continue reading

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Monday Hearts for Madalene

Page Hodel creates the most beautiful hearts in an ongoing celebration of love

My Love for you Ripens Like a Bunch of Juicy, Luscious Tomatoes! It’s an honor for SevenPonds to share with our readers the story of the Monday Hearts for Madalene project, a true account of the power of love in the midst of death. The … Continue reading

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Monday Hearts for Madalene

Page Hodel creates the most beautiful hearts in an ongoing celebration of love

Happy Memorial Day! It’s an honor for SevenPonds to share with our readers the story of the Monday Hearts for Madalene project, a true account of the power of love in the midst of death. The project’s origins take us to 2005: the moment … Continue reading

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