Prevention 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.
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Tips 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 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 MoreManaging white blood cell counts during chemotherapy
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Anyone who has ever gone through chemotherapy for treating cancer knows how important white blood cell counts (WBCs) are.
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 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 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 MoreInsulin resistance: What you need to know
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To fully understand why many individuals have the silent condition of insulin resistance, it is important to have a good understanding of what insulin is.
Read MoreWhat you should know about pancreatitis
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There are two types of pancreatitis – acute and chronic. Both types are serious and can lead to complications with severe cases leading to bleeding, infection, and permanent tissue damage.
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis?
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The decreased bone density of osteopenia can lead to bone weakening and bone fragility with an increased risk of breaking a bone.
Read MoreImportant questions concerning cholesterol
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How confident are you knowing what foods to eat and what foods to avoid helping lower cholesterol?
Read MoreFast facts to know about kidney cancer
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In 2019, the American Cancer Society estimates that about 73,820 new cases of kidney cancer will occur and about 14,770 people will die from this disease.
Read More6 causes of chest pain besides a heart attack
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Pressure or squeezing in the chest, lightheadedness, and pain in the shoulder, arm, neck, jaw, or back, are all classic symptoms of a heart attack.
Read MoreCellulitis – a skin infection not to ignore
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Middle-age and older adults are the primary victims of cellulitis. A common cause of how it gets started is from a cut or crack in skin allowing bacteria to enter where they begin to grow and multiply.
Read MoreIs your snoring a sign of sleep apnea or something else?
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Snoring happens as a result of tissues in the back of the throat relaxing enough allowing them to partially block the airway causing vibration which creates the snoring sound.
Read MoreStretch your stress and anxiety away
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We know that the build-up of stress and anxiety is not good for your body. But how do we release it? One smart and effective strategy bringing relief is to do regular stretching.
Read MoreAre you getting enough magnesium?
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Research has confirmed magnesium’s crucial role it has in our bodies with important physiological functions of the brain, heart, and muscles.
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