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Chronic pain Chronic pain is one of the most reported symptoms by veterans returning from recent overseas military actions, according to the NIH: 82 percent of returning Operation Enduring Freedom
Fluid retention, puffiness, or bloating refers to the abnormal accumulation of fluid throughout the body. Quite often this extra fluid settles in the ankles, face, hands, legs, and abdomen. It
It’s very important to understand blood pressure readings especially when you have HBP, because those numbers are the key to control high blood pressure. You must learn what’s considered normal
Myth #4: Microwave popcorn is an acceptable snack in terms of nutrition Ever met a person who doesn’t like popcorn? Yeah, me neither. After all, who doesn’t love popcorn? It’s
When mid-afternoon hunger strikes, the type of snack you reach for could determine how the rest of your day will go. Choose something sugary and full of refined carbs, and
You probably don’t give much thought to your thyroid, but the small butterfly-shaped gland in your neck—normally measuring between 4 and 6 centimeters or 1.5 to 2.5 inches wide—has a
Sleeping Like a Baby Is a Great Indicator From anxiety to medication or even night eating, there are dozens of things that can ruin your sleep schedule – and this
Let’s give our feet a little more credit. Here’s how they can alert you to serious issues like diabetes, thyroid disease, and heart disease before you can even get to
…But late is better than never “When a patient finally comes in, years late, I walk in with a smile and an outstretched hand. ‘Where have you been, stranger? So
Summertime brings with it many gifts—longer days, warmer weather, beach trips…oh, and mosquitoes. While these tiny flying insects are simply a nuisance for most, for other people who experience allergic
You’ve made some great changes to your diet and started a good exercise program but you’re not losing weight. Or you’ve been able to lose a little bit of weight
“Asthma is the most treatable of all chronic diseases known to mankind,” says Richard F. Lockey, MD, director, Division of Allergy & Immunology at the University of South Florida College
What causes high blood pressure? It’s important to know that there are two types of hypertension and each one has a different cause. Primary hypertension This type of hypertension develops
Aim to get 10-30 minutes of midday sunlight to maintain healthy blood levels. Also, it’s important to know that people with darker skin may need a little more than this.
Food Coloring “Artificial food dyes, which many people use to color baked goods, are cause for concern and may have serious side effects—especially in children. Red 40, for example, may
4. You experience chest pain Most of us tend to associate chest pain with heart attack, however, your chest could hurt due to a range of things such as problems
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