Understanding hydronephrosis
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This condition which can affect one or both kidneys and can happen at any age is when urine is unable to drain from the kidneys.
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Blue zones – Secrets of living a longer lifespan
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Here are a few changes you can make today within your living environment to create your own personal blue zone in your part of the world:
Study suggest stress may cause autoimmune diseases
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A higher incidence of autoimmune diseases appears to be more common in people who were previously diagnosed with stress-related disorders, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Read More12 warning signs of Alzheimer’s
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Consider this: Alzheimer’s disease is the only cause of death among the top 10 (it’s currently ranked No. 6) in the United States that can’t be prevented, cured, or slowed down. Unfortunately practically all of us know of someone – friend, relative or acquaintance - with Alzheimer’s disease.
Read MoreKegels for urinary incontinence – how both men and women benefit
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Men and women suffering from urinary incontinence know very well the embarrassment and discomfort of experiencing the unintentional loss of urine.
Read MoreHow hypertension harms long-term health
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Most people would guess a healthy blood pressure lowers risk for heart disease which is true. However, your heart is not the only organ affected by high blood pressure.
Is a sun allergy for real?
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It’s hard to believe but it is estimated that about 10 percent of the world’s population can have a skin reaction when exposed to the sun.
Read MoreProtecting yourself from tick bites and Lyme disease
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Tick season is in full swing and over 300,000 new cases of Lyme disease are estimated to occur every year in the United States.
Read MoreEverything you need to know about Hashimoto’s disease
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The disease can develop in girls in their teens or as young women but is more likely to show up in middle age.
9 Misconceptions about bariatric weight loss surgery
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Body Mass Index or BMI equal or greater than 40 or more than 100 pounds overweight
Read More10 conditions needing a urologist to treat
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Scheduling an appointment with one can save men a lot of discomfort and pain and maybe even save their life.
Read MoreOncologist’s best advice on staying healthy during cancer treatment
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Receiving a cancer diagnosis is never easy. The dark days of not knowing what the future may hold for you or your family, can be tough to deal with.
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:
Read MoreKegels for urinary incontinence – how both men and women benefit
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This inability to control urine leading to urine leakage can usually be attributed to weak or damaged bladder muscles, an overactive bladder, certain prostate conditions, or nerve damage.
Insulin in a pill: Why daily injections for diabetics could become obsolete
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Researchers have been working on this for years and they now have developed an oral delivery method that could dramatically transform the way in which diabetics keep their blood sugar levels in check.
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Why antidepressants can cause weight gain
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The reason for possible weight gain when taking an antidepressant is unknown. It could be that they trigger food cravings, particularly for carbohydrates.
Read More20 solutions lulling you to sleep
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Try the following sleep solutions to find the ones that work best for you not only improving your sleep but helping you feel more productive, mentally sharp, emotionally balanced, and full of energy for the day.
Read MoreMetabolic syndrome’s impact on your health
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Metabolic syndrome is not a disease but rather a cluster of risk factors to help identify individuals who are at an increased likelihood of developing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, or stroke.
Read MoreFoods good for your gallbladder
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Your gallbladder. It’s doubtful you give this organ much thought unless it acts up as in developing gallstones. Even if it does, many people are often unaware there is a problem as unlike your heart, liver, and kidneys, you can actually live without your gallbladder.