Experiencing pain from time to time is not unusual. A sore back or achy knees are part of what most of us accept the older we get. Generally, pain signifies a pulled muscle, overworked joints, or having taken a tumble bruising ourselves up a bit.
Read MoreIf you’ve been told you snore, don’t necessarily assume you have sleep apnea. Even though up to 12 million Americans have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) - according to the National Institutes of Health - around 45 million suffer from snoring, known as primary snorers, unrelated to the condition.
Read MoreHave you ever walked up a flight of stairs hearing a snap, crackle or popping sound coming from your joints? Or maybe you hear a distinct popping in the knee when you stand up.
Read MoreHere is a list of essential tests and screenings from head to toe that everyone with diabetes should do to stay on top of their health:
Read MoreSignificant strides are being made on the war against cancer in the United States. This is good news thanks largely to a vast reduction in smoking which has driven this 20-year decrease in mortality from cancer.
Read MoreBladder cancer accounts for about 5% of all new cancers in the United States and is also considered one of the 10 deadliest cancers according to the American Cancer Society.
Read MoreGAD is the most common anxiety disorder affecting around 6.8 million adults or 3.1 percent of the U.S. population.
Read MoreRestless 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, bubbling or crawling beneath the skin usually in the calves of the legs
Read MoreOften described as either a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp sensation leaving one incapacitated, low back pain affects both men and women equally.
Read MoreOver the age of 45, up to 75% of people have them experiencing the annoying discomfort of rectal itching, pain, and even bleeding after a bowel movement.
Read MoreThe most common signs and symptoms of appendicitis are:
Read MoreThe main minerals usually needing to be reduced include sodium, potassium and phosphorus along with the macronutrient protein. Here is how each of these has an effect on CKD:
Read MoreHaving a sore throat can be one of the most painful conditions affecting a common everyday act of our lives – swallowing. Also known as pharyngitis, a sore throat is usually the result of either a viral or bacterial infection.
Read MoreSome will go through bouts of fasting based on their religious faith. It may be to signify some event that is taking place within their specific religions. For example, some within the Jewish faith with practice a regime of fasting.
Read MoreThere is a condition called insulin resistance that is probably confusing to many people. Some may ask, “is it the same thing as having prediabetes?”
Read MoreA leading cause of limiting everyday functioning from walking to climbing a flight of stairs is OA of the knee.
Read MoreHow do we make the distinction of knowing what makes one type so healthy and the other type not so good for us? Here’s a look at how to tell the difference:
Read MoreBefore starting any new sport or physical activity, always check with your doctor if you are ready and if it is appropriate for you.
Read MoreAKs can also form on or at the border of the lip. An AK on the lip is known as “actinic cheilitis” and looks like a white or grayish scaly patch on a dry, often cracked lip.
Read MoreTo avoid minimize and avoid mistakes made with insulin, here are several factors that could be preventing insulin from doing its job:
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