Stop ignoring possible symptoms of heart disease
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Would you know if you had heart disease? There’s a good chance you may not since heart problems tend to be subtle without necessarily drawing attention to itself.
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Quiz time: Get to know your kidneys
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One of the most important organs in your body is your kidneys.
Read MoreSkills for coping with peripheral neuropathy
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Every day, upwards of 20 million Americans suffer from a condition called peripheral neuropathy.
Read MoreDementia increases risk of falling: How to reduce the threat
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Anyone with dementia not only deals with cognitive decline, but also faces the increased risk of falling.
Read MoreWhen a stubborn cough just won’t go away
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As unpleasant as they can be, a cough is considered a major player in protecting the body against disease.
Read MoreThe effect of aging on your bladder
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Aging brings many physical changes we expect – gray hair, wrinkles, arthritis, are all obvious.
Read More6 Inflammation-fighting foods for Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting about 1.5 million Americans with three times as many women being affected than men.
Read MoreHere’s what hypertension does to your body
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When you see or hear the words hypertension or high blood pressure, your first association might be with your heart.
Read MoreBacterial endocarditis: A heart infection to take seriously
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All of us have experienced illness from bacteria that can cause a sore throat or bronchitis. Usually after a few days of antibiotics, the symptoms of these illnesses disappear and you feel fine.
Read MoreStaying active with a chronic illness
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When your doctor gives you the go-ahead to safely engage in physical activity on a routine basis, the benefits of keeping active can pay-off in many ways:
Read More10 causes of swollen feet
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Swollen feet can be a common occurrence at some point in most of our lives and usually are not a cause for concern.
Read MoreAre you at risk for a brain aneurysm?
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Brain aneurysm – just the name of it sounds ominous. And they certainly can be. Anyone told they have a brain aneurysm can be one of the most frightening diagnoses to receive.
Read MoreTreat mild pancreatitis with a proper diet
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According to the National Pancreas Foundation, the average person should aim for no more than 20 grams of fat per day, with no meal more than 10 grams of fat. For example, chicken breast without the skin has about 1.5 grams of fat per serving,
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Prevent plantar fasciitis keeping heels pain-free
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Chronic heel pain is likely due to a condition called plantar fasciitis. This common foot injury can cause stabbing pain in the bottom of your feet near the heel.
Read MorePreventing rosacea when the weather turns cold
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Even though rosacea can vary from person to person, it is a chronic skin disorder that with time, can lead to redness becoming increasingly ruddier, along with visible blood vessels appearing on the face.
Read More35 Easy ways to eat more fiber
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Fiber is a big deal and is the one nutrient you don’t want to skimp on.
Read MoreReduce sitting to reduce triglycerides
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Here are a few reasons why excessive sitting is not exactly a health booster:
Read MoreShould you be screened for chronic kidney disease?
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Being told you have developed chronic kidney disease may come as a big surprise. Do you have a certain disease(s) putting your kidney’s ability to filter out toxins in jeopardy?
Read MoreHow long does a hip or knee replacement last?
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Undergoing a hip or knee replacement is an undertaking. All aspects of such a procedure need to be discussed thoroughly with an orthopedic surgeon to gain understanding of what is involved.
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