When walking hurts and not because of arthritis
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These walk-rest-walk sessions can be very effective if a person does them for about 30 minutes several times a week.
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Know the ABCs of diabetes control
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The hemoglobin A1C is best monitored daily with a home blood glucose monitor. This allows someone with diabetes to keep tabs on their glucose levels making the necessary adjustments by following a carbohydrate controlled meal plan, exercise, or medications.
Read MoreHow mood affects your blood pressure
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In other words, our thoughts, feelings, and actions may play a fairly significant role in influencing our blood pressure more than we realize.
Read MoreIs it time for a total knee replacement?
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Today, more than 300,000 knee replacement surgeries are performed yearly in the United States with that number expected to grow as more and more baby boomers age.
Read More10 things to know about diabetes and hot weather
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To make sure you know how to beat the heat when you have diabetes, here’s what you need to know on how to handle hot weather to avoid any unexpected consequences affecting your diabetes.
Read MoreWhat is iron overload or hemochromatosis?
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Hemochromatosis is an inherited condition first identified in the 1800’s and by 1935 it was understood to be a hereditary disorder caused by a gene mutation.
Read MoreStaging the disease of prostate cancer
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Staging of prostate cancer gives the doctor the information he needs to know on how big the tumor is, whether it has spread or not and if it has spread, where has the cancer gone to.
Read MoreControl heartburn naturally without popping a pill
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There can be a number of causes resulting in acid reflux with one of the more common reasons being a hiatal hernia. A hiatal hernia is a condition in which part of the stomach pushes up through the diaphragm muscle which normally helps keep acid in our stomach preventing acid reflux.
Read MoreHack Your Wrinkles
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Grow an aloe vera plant in your home and take advantage of one of Nature's best skin healers. The gel found inside the plant's leaves has been used to soothe sunburn and repair damaged and dry skin for centuries.
Read More8 ways easing the pain of psoriatic arthritis
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The lifelong condition of PsA is when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue in both joints and skin.
Read MoreBuilding a better bladder to reduce incontinence
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Do Kegel exercises faithfully. This involves squeezing and releasing the muscles used to hold in urine. It is particularly helpful for those with an overactive bladder and if done regularly, may bring about a 75-100% improvement.
Read MoreBMI, type 2 diabetes associated with an increased risk of kidney stones
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Correlation between the higher a person’s BMI is, the higher the amount of the excretion of urinary oxalate.
Read MoreUnderstanding what a urethral stricture is
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The urethra has the job of allowing urine from the bladder to pass out of the body in both men and women. In men, this thin tube also has the important role of allowing ejaculation or semen to pass from a man’s body.
Read MoreCauses of a swollen kidney
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Many people may not realize this but our kidneys can swell and when they do it is a condition called hydronephrosis. If urine is unable to drain out from the kidney to the bladder, it can cause the kidneys to swell leading to a build-up of urine. This condition can occur in either one or both kidneys and happens as the result of a disease.
Read MoreUnderstanding Bladder Cancer
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It's the 9th leading cause of cancer overall, but number 4 among men. Although bladder cancer is often regarded as an old man's disease, itcan hit at any age.
Read MoreImportant questions to ask after a cancer diagnosis
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Each year, more than a million Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis. Whether it is a complete surprise or already expected, hearing the words “You have cancer” can leave anyone shell-shocked and unable to focus on the rest of what the doctor may be saying.
Read MoreAre you Losing Your Hair?
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If you lose more than that amount, and/or it fails to grow back, you will eventually be bald.
Read MoreDo You Know the side effects of your cholesterol Meds?
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There are some serious side effects associated with statins, which often go overlooked.
Read MoreHow to tell if you have bladder stones
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Bladder stones are crystalline masses that are developed from the minerals and proteins found in urine.
Read MoreDo you have a gastrointestinal infection?
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Gastrointestinal infections are more common than you think. People often develop them as a result of food that has been contaminated. One of the most common gastrointestinal infections is known as H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori). It is a common type of bacterial infection that occurs in the stomach and upper intestines. The infection is known to cause peptic ulcers, which are characterized by sores or holes that develop in the lining of the stomach or upper intestine. It is estimated that about 1 in every 50 people has a helicobacter pylori infection.
Many people who have H. pylori never even know they have it because they are not aware of the signs or symptoms of the infection and may think they just have a stomach bug. Some people may never develop any signs or symptoms of H. pylori because they may have been born with a stronger resistance to the side effects of the infection. However, other people may develop signs or symptoms that are very apparent and can make you feel very sick. This is especially true if a peptic ulcer develops in the lining of the stomach or upper intestine. H. pylori can be treated with antibiotics.
When a person has been infected with H. pylori and does experience signs or symptoms, they may include an ache or burning pain in your abdomen, abdominal pain that's worse when your stomach is empty, nausea, a loss of appetite, frequent burping, bloating, or unintentional weight loss.
It is unclear exactly how H. pylori is transmitted. It may be transmitted from person to person via being exposed to an infected person’s saliva. It may also be transmitted via being exposed to an infected person’s fecal matter or vomit. H. pylori may also be passed on when a person consumes food or water that has been contaminated by the bacteria that causes the infection.
It is most common for people to be exposed to and develop H. pylori during their childhood. The risk factors for H. pylori infection that raise your risk for developing the infection are associated with certain living conditions that one experiences during their childhood. Living conditions that often occur during your childhood that may increase your risk for developing H. pylori include living in crowded conditions such as a home with many other people, living without a reliable supply of clean water, living in a developing country (where crowded and unsanitary living conditions are more common), or living with someone who has an H. pylori infection.
Treatment for H. pylori may include antibiotics, acid-suppressing medications, antacids, eating a healthy diet, and avoiding things like caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco.