Important tips preserving lung health for life
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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.
Can cataracts be prevented?
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Other signs of cataracts can be when outdoors, the sun or an indoor lamp seem too bright or glaring. Night driving can be affected as oncoming headlights causing more glare than before.
Read MoreTips to preserve the health of your knees
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As we age, the bones in our knees will suffer from overall wear and tear as a result of many factors:
Read MoreImportant facts on urinary tract infections in the elderly
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To avoid serious complications, at the first sign of a UTI in an elderly person, they should see a doctor right away. If UTIs are caught early, a simple course of antibiotics typically clears up the infection in no time.
Extend your life by 10 years with these 5 habits
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With just a handful of specific healthy habits, you could prolong your lifespan by ten years. This is news from a recently released study published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation.
Read MoreRelieving painful leg veins without surgery
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These swollen, twisted veins can be seen just below the skin surface, not only making legs look unattractive, but also can cause mild to moderate pain along with other concerns.
Protect yourself from the poisonous plants of spring/summer
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As warm weather descends upon us this time of year, watch out for different skin issues than what old man winter brings.
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Your top 17 health questions answered
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It’s good to have questions and Americans have a lot of them when it comes to their health. Up to 80% of adults living in the U.S. have at one time or another conducted an online internet search for health information.
Read MoreAnswers to questions you have about heart murmurs
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A normal heartbeat makes a “lubb-dubb” sound as your heart valve closes. But sometimes a doctor may hear an additional sound of an unusual swishing or whooshing called a heart murmur.
Read MoreNever ignore diabetic foot ulcers
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Diabetic foot ulcers are red sores that can occur most often on the pad or ball of the foot or the bottom of the big toe.
Read MoreReduce urinary problems by regaining bladder control
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Few people want to talk about incontinence or urinary problems. Yet, according to the National Association for Continence, over 25 million people in the U. S. struggle with bladder control
Understanding hypotension or low blood pressure
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If you had to choose between having low blood pressure or high blood pressure, most of us would probably choose the first.
Read MoreCommon potential causes of chest pain
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Even though the pain could be indicating such an event, there are also several others indicators of what it could be.
Read MoreCaregivers: Prevent burnout by taking care of yourself
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The position of being a caregiver is both rewarding but quite challenging. The responsibility of caring for someone depending on you for their well-being can take a toll on even the most dedicated caregiver out there.
Read MoreHow current is your adult immunization record?
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Too many adults in the United States are not getting the message that as we age, the protection we received from an immunization as a child can wear off over the years.
Read MoreEffective coping techniques for sciatica
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Sciatica – just the sound of it sounds unnerving and that’s exactly what it is affecting.
Read MoreSensible tips to prevent gallstones
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You can possibly reduce your risk of developing gallstones by making some dietary changes. Here is what you can do:
Read MoreVitamin K’s potential for slowing progression of osteoarthritis
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This is why new studies are showing promise in possible dietary interventions in which vitamin K appears to be the leading nutritional star.