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Feb, 2018
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. It includes a wide range of conditions that can negatively affect your heart, including coronary artery disease and heart defects. If blood vessels…
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Jan, 2018
Dry skin can be irritating, itchy, and may make you more likely to suffer other skin health issues. Most people experience dryness now and again. It usually flares up in the winter, when reduced humidity and wind can be taxing on skin. Luckily, there are many ways to help your skin get – and produce – the moisture it needs. Medication may not be necessary and a few simple habits can go…
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Dec, 2017
The holidays can be the most challenging time of year to stay healthy. With added stress and facing more opportunities to skip workouts, it’s hard to maintain a regime. Develop a plan to deal with stress. From stretching your…
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Nov, 2017
Carpal tunnel is a common pain syndrome caused by compression of the median nerve located in the wrist. The median nerve branches off from the wrist into the fingers. Compression of the nerve can cause numbness and tingling that may be very uncomfortable. Prevalence of carpal tunnel has become greater as more people move into sedentary jobs. The condition can develop at any time of life, but it is far more common…
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Oct, 2017
Vertigo is a subjective sensation that can make you feel like you are in motion when you aren’t. The feeling is difficult to describe and varies from one patient to another. As a result, many people who have vertigo…
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Sep, 2017
Most people associate common stroke symptoms with sudden weakness, numbness, confusion, and trouble walking, seeing, or speaking, however, you can also have what’s called a “silent stroke.” What is a silent stroke? A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is suddenly stopped. Many strokes cause very obvious symptoms, but when a stroke occurs and is not remembered or you don’t have easily recognizable symptoms, it’s…
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Aug, 2017
Yeast infections can cause annoying symptoms such as vaginal itching, a burning sensation, and discharge. Here are ways to prevent them: Wear the right clothing Since yeast infections thrive in warm, moist environments, wearing dry clothes that give your…
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Jul, 2017
Chronic pain can interfere with your daily activities and lower your quality of life. In order to continue enjoying your usual activities while also experiencing less discomfort, it’s important to learn ways to manage your pain. Whether you have chronic pain from arthritis, an old injury, spinal problems or other conditions, there are many steps you can take to keep your pain under control and prevent it from affecting your…
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Jun, 2017
Sinus infections and allergic reactions to dust, pollen and similar pollutants have a few symptoms in common, making it hard to determine which one you have. Symptoms of Allergies Allergies to outdoor allergens, such as ragweed, pollen, or dust…
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May, 2017
While heart problems and cardiovascular disease are often only associated with old-age heart attacks or congenital conditions, they can occur at any age. What Does an Echocardiogram Do? An echocardiogram is a type of ultrasound that provides information on both the current physical state of your heart and potential condition of structures connected to it, such as blood vessels. Ultrasound sound waves are bounced off a structure and the echoes…
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