What you need to know about degenerative disc disease
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Degenerative disc disease is actually not a disease but instead refers to a condition in which pain is caused from a disc that loses integrity.
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Walking eases pain of knee osteoarthritis
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A leading cause of limiting everyday functioning from walking to climbing a flight of stairs is OA of the knee.
Read MoreFiguring out healthy fats from unhealthy fats
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How do we make the distinction of knowing what makes one type so healthy and the other type not so good for us? Here’s a look at how to tell the difference:
Read MoreWhich lifestyle behavior has the biggest impact on preventing hypertension?
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Adopting healthy lifestyle habits is a must if any one of us expects to reduce our risk of common chronic conditions such as high blood pressure or hypertension.
Read MoreHelp your arteries age gracefully
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The researchers checked how peoples’ arteries were aging at the start of the study by looking at their blood pressure and pulse wave velocity, which is a marker of artery stiffness.
Read MoreWhat does it mean if you bruise easily?
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A normal part of getting older is bruising more easily. As you age, your capillaries weaken, becoming more prone to rupture.
Read MoreHead and neck cancer warning signs
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Anytime something is different or out of the ordinary and isn’t going away should be looked at by a doctor.
Read MoreWhen the pancreas becomes inflamed
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There are two types of pancreatitis – acute and chronic. Both types are serious and can lead to complications with severe cases leading to bleeding, infection, and permanent tissue damage.
Read MoreExcessive TV watching after age 50 linked to loss of mobility
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TV watching was particularly singled out as a major contributor to increasing one’s risk of becoming disabled over the age of 50.
Read MoreChecklist for boosting a man’s heart health
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This vital organ needs tender loving care throughout a man’s life as heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in men (and women) as every year just under half a million men will die of cardiovascular disease.
Read MoreFacts about kidney infections
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If the kidneys become infected, symptoms usually develop quickly within a few hours and may include:
Read MoreThe thing that’s missing in your struggle to lose weight
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To lose pounds, a smart diet plan of a modest reduction in food intake while gradually increasing exercise substantially is a must for weight loss.
Read MoreGroundbreaking new anti-inflammatory drug considered biggest breakthrough in treating heart disease since statins
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The only problem is up to one-fourth of people who have one heart attack will go on to have another within five years even if they are taking a statin regularly.
Read More5 forgotten risk factors for heart attack
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There are other risk factors that also increase the likelihood of having a myocardial infarction. Risk factors we tend to forget about until it may be too late.
Read MoreWays to stay active after a total knee replacement
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Before starting any new sport or physical activity, always check with your doctor if you are ready and if it is appropriate for you.
Read MoreCould you have actinic keratosis?
/AKs can also form on or at the border of the lip. An AK on the lip is known as “actinic cheilitis” and looks like a white or grayish scaly patch on a dry, often cracked lip.
Read MoreWhen nighttime nocturia is disrupting your sleep
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The frequent waking up to head to the bathroom disrupts a normal sleep cycle resulting in excessive tiredness the next day affecting their quality of life.
Read More5 vaccines all grandparents need
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Vaccinations are not just for babies and children – all adults (parents or not) should get vaccinated for preventable diseases.
Read MoreAvoid these mistakes preventing insulin from doing its job
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To avoid minimize and avoid mistakes made with insulin, here are several factors that could be preventing insulin from doing its job:
Read MoreWhat you need to know about kidney cancer
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Once it has been confirmed that it is kidney cancer, a person will be referred to a cancer specialist which may include a urologist, a radiation oncologist or a medical oncologist.
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