What 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.
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May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
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Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men and the ninth most common cancer in women.
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 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 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 MoreTop tips for preventing gallstones
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Moving around does not help and the pain may be continuous lasting from 15 minutes up to several hours.
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 MoreNew treatment offers hope for pancreatic cancer patients
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The Mayo Clinic is taking a different approach in treating pancreatic cancer – performing surgery on the disease that often is considered to be inoperable.
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).
Read MoreWhat you should know about bladder stones
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Bladder stones are hard masses of minerals in your bladder. The bladder’s job is to collect urine that comes down from the kidneys.
Read MoreFeeling lightheaded when you stand? It might be hypotension
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Hypotension is where there is a temporary drop in blood pressure when you stand up and can be difficult to diagnosis.
Read MoreLifestyle remedies for restless leg syndrome
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Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a troublesome condition difficult to manage. People describe it as having a strong urge to move your legs (medically known as akathisia) with uncomfortable sensations of tingling,
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