Understanding myofascial pain syndrome
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MPS is a chronic, painful condition that affects the connective tissue that covers the muscles. It refers to pain and presumed inflammation in the body’s soft tissues or muscles.
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Extend your life by 10 years with these 5 habits
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With just a handful of specific healthy habits, you could prolong your lifespan by ten years. This is news from a recently released study published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation.
Read MoreWhy do I bruise more easily with age?
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Just like the other occasional bruises you’ve noticed, you are beginning to wonder, why I am bruising much more frequently and is it a cause for concern?
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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Answers to questions you have about heart murmurs
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A normal heartbeat makes a “lubb-dubb” sound as your heart valve closes. But sometimes a doctor may hear an additional sound of an unusual swishing or whooshing called a heart murmur.
Read MoreReduce urinary problems by regaining bladder control
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Few people want to talk about incontinence or urinary problems. Yet, according to the National Association for Continence, over 25 million people in the U. S. struggle with bladder control
Understanding hypotension or low blood pressure
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If you had to choose between having low blood pressure or high blood pressure, most of us would probably choose the first.
Read MoreCommon potential causes of chest pain
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Even though the pain could be indicating such an event, there are also several others indicators of what it could be.
Read MoreHow current is your adult immunization record?
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Too many adults in the United States are not getting the message that as we age, the protection we received from an immunization as a child can wear off over the years.
Read MoreEffective coping techniques for sciatica
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Sciatica – just the sound of it sounds unnerving and that’s exactly what it is affecting.
Read MoreSensible tips to prevent gallstones
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You can possibly reduce your risk of developing gallstones by making some dietary changes. Here is what you can do:
Read MoreVitamin K’s potential for slowing progression of osteoarthritis
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This is why new studies are showing promise in possible dietary interventions in which vitamin K appears to be the leading nutritional star.
E. Coli: How to protect yourself from this dangerous bacteria
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There is always the possibility that any of us can be exposed to E. coli from contaminated water or food – especially raw vegetables and undercooked ground beef.
Read MoreTop 5 fascinating facts about your heart
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Your heart is considered so special that love songs croon about it while poems eloquently express how our hearts can be filled with joy or sorrow. No matter how you feel about it, you can’t live without it.
Why 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.
Read MoreBe PROACTIVE and reverse prediabetes
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If diagnosed with prediabetes, take it seriously. It’s a wake-up call and a call to action – you’re on the path to developing type 2 diabetes but it’s not too late to reverse course.
Read MoreThyroid storm – what you should know
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Many of us may have no clue of a potentially life-threatening condition that may occur if hyperthyroidism is left untreated or undertreated.
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