Millions of people live with chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, autoimmune diseases, thyroid disorders, heart diseases, asthma, dementia, cancer, arthritis etc. These are conditions that persist a long time, sometimes a lifetime as they are often incurable. However, with expert guidance from your internist and regular treatments, these can be kept under control so that patients can enjoy normal lifestyles and work towards better health and longevity. Chronic medical conditions can also create stress, depression, and anxiety .