What to know about cancer and blood clots
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One other possible side effect someone with cancer is at risk for but rarely mentioned is blood clots also known as thrombosis.
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Prevent 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 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 MoreTips for fighting fatigue of congestive heart failure
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Heart failure is also known as congestive heart failure. It occurs when fluid builds up in various parts of the body making it a common reason why people 65 and older have to be admitted into the hospital.
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 More5 Most common reasons for feeling bloated
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There are five common causes of bloating that tend to be the main reason for this to occur:
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 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 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,
Read MoreHow mental outlook and emotions affect your health
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Your body is very in tune with your emotions and mental outlook on life. Think of it as the mind/body connection.
Read MoreHere’s what may be harming your liver
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As long as we are treating this jack of all trades with tender loving care, it should remain healthy helping your body to run smoothly.
Read MoreFacts you should know about polyps
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There are two types of polyps– One is a called a pedunculated polyp meaning it hangs down from a stalk. The second type of polyp is called sessile and is flat growing directly out of the tissue around it.
Read More5 natural ways strengthening your immune system
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All of these together help create or store cells that work around the clock to keep your whole body healthy.
Read MoreWhy am I bruising more easily?
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There can be several reasons why a person is seeing more bruising without a good explanation for why they appeared.
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