9 Triggers of asthma making it worse
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The struggle to breathe in air, chest tightening and quickened breathing is comparable to drowning in air or the feeling of a cloud in your lungs.
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5 Must-know facts about rheumatoid arthritis
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Overtime, it can damage cartilage causing joints to become unstable, loose, painful and deformed.
Read MoreWhat is the significance of having a colon polyp?
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Can they lead to colon cancer and will it require surgery to remove them, are a couple of questions many patients will want answered.
Read MoreWhat to expect after a stroke
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Depending on the severity of a stroke, most stroke victims will have life changes to face and will likely have to relearn how to gain control and independence in everyday living situations.
Read MorePrevent skin cancer by practicing sun safety
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About 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers and 85 percent of melanoma cases are associated with exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
Read More15 essential facts about stroke
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Similar to a heart attack, a stroke is actually a “brain attack.” A heart attack happens when blood suddenly is unable to reach a part of your heart but a stroke happens when blood supply cannot reach certain parts of your brain.
Read MoreSigns of oral allergy syndrome
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Once the food has been swallowed or removed from the mouth, the symptoms go away quickly and treatment is usually not needed.
Read MoreBeating high blood pressure that won’t budge
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Except for when you experience a major heart event such as a heart attack or even stroke.
Read More4 Conditions making walking a struggle
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But what if it just plain hurts too much to accomplish this and it’s not because you have bad knees or hips due to arthritis?
Read MorePrevention key for avoiding diabetic foot ulcers
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People with diabetes often experience problems with their feet, caused by changes to the body that come with the disease.
Read MoreBecome a donor and save a life
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Here’s a look at the difference between organ, PBSC and bone marrow donations and blood donations:
Read MoreTips for fighting fatigue of congestive heart failure
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Heart failure is also known as congestive heart failure. It occurs when fluid builds up in various parts of the body making it a common reason why people 65 and older have to be admitted into the hospital.
Read MoreValuable tips for preserving healthy lungs
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Our lungs play a vital role in keeping us strong and healthy and like the rest of our body, need daily care and attention.
Read MoreWhat you should know about Bell’s palsy
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Bell’s palsy, the most common cause of facial paralysis, is a form of temporary facial paralysis resulting from damage or trauma to the facial nerves.
Read More6 Causes of achy hips
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Let’s take a look at 6 possible causes of hips to hurt and what can be done about it.
Read MoreUnderstanding UTIs in the elderly
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When we are young and healthy, developing a UTI is usually not a big deal as our immune system will take over fighting it off.
Read More5 Most common reasons for feeling bloated
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There are five common causes of bloating that tend to be the main reason for this to occur:
Read More8 plant-based foods surprisingly packed with protein
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How else do you think vegans get by without eating any animal foods and still manage to maintain a healthy protein status?
Read MoreSnoring: Easy fixes putting it to rest
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Snoring is a general term for the sound some people make while breathing during sleep.
Read MoreDo you know the early warning signs of type 2 diabetes?
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Having type 2 diabetes means your blood sugar levels are too high (hyperglycemia), which can lead to developing serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and nerve damage (neuropathy).
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