Learn the differences between Hepatitis A, B, & C
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All of us have heard of hepatitis but may have little knowledge of what exactly it is.
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Do B vitamins really boost energy levels?
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xMarketers promoting B vitamin supplements or energy drinks and shots use the claim that B vitamins can give you a boost of adrenaline when lacking get up and go.
Read More10 key differences between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
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To understand these differences, it helps to understand what each condition is.
Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin dies of pancreatic cancer
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The music world sang a sad tune as it lost a true legend on Thursday of one the most deadly cancers in the United States.
Read MoreSteps on preventing a second heart attack
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Atherosclerosis clogs arteries and can develop in any artery in the body. The material clogging the arteries is commonly referred to as plaque, a mixture of cholesterol, fatty substances, calcium and fibrin (a clotting material in the blood).
Read MoreStudy finds prolonged sitting increases risk of early death from 14 diseases
/The message is loud and clear – Most of us need to move more each day. Sitting for 6 or more hours a day, increases the risk of dying an early death from 14 diseases which include the following:
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Protect and preserve eyesight from 3 common vision problems
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Anyone who has ever had limited or loss of eyesight will tell you what they miss and how important it is to have the sense of sight.
8 best strategies for living well with COPD
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Here are 8 changes that can have a positive impact on better managing COPD helping your breathe easier and feel better:
New guidelines recommend screening start at age 45 for colorectal cancer
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Since 1994, there has been a 50 percent increase in cases of colon cancer in adults younger than age 50.
Read MoreThe best ways to support a partner with cancer
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When someone you love and care about such as your spouse or partner receives a diagnosis of cancer, it’s like a punch in the gut.
Read MoreWarning signs of head and neck cancers
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Cancers of the head and neck usually peak between the ages of 40 and 60. The primary causes include:
Help for hemorrhoids
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Hemorrhoids come in two types – internal and external. Internal hemorrhoids form inside the anus cavity and usually are painless.
Read MoreRelieving painful leg veins without surgery
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These swollen, twisted veins can be seen just below the skin surface, not only making legs look unattractive, but also can cause mild to moderate pain along with other concerns.
Protect yourself from the poisonous plants of spring/summer
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As warm weather descends upon us this time of year, watch out for different skin issues than what old man winter brings.
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Your top 17 health questions answered
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It’s good to have questions and Americans have a lot of them when it comes to their health. Up to 80% of adults living in the U.S. have at one time or another conducted an online internet search for health information.
Read More6 heart health numbers everyone should know
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As early as age 45, a man’s risk for heart disease begins to rise significantly. For a woman, risk start to increase at age 55.
Read MoreWhy melanoma kills more men than women
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According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, men have nearly twice the rates of squamous and basal cell carcinomas (non-melanoma skin cancers) than women.
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