Lyme disease myths not to believe
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Each year more than 329,000 new cases are found in the U.S. according to the Centers for Disease Control.
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Why smoking is bad for bone health
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The longer a person smokes the more damage to their bones especially when a person continues to smoke past the age of 40. Bone health is affected from the nicotine and toxins found in cigarettes in many ways:
Read MoreYour five-step guide to protecting kidney health
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One of the most common health concerns affecting approximately 30 million Americans is chronic kidney disease (CKD). T
Read MoreThe link between dental health and sleep apnea
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Many people may be suffering from various symptoms having no idea that the root of the problem is due to poor sleep quality caused by sleep apnea.
Read More10 signs you may have diabetes and not know it
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An estimated 30.3 million people in the United States, or 9.4 percent of the population, have diabetes.
Read MoreImportant 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:
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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 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.
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