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MRIs and CT scans for asymptomatic people There’s no data to suggest whole-body images of healthy patients lowers morbidity or mortality, according to the American College of Preventive Medicine. “In
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MRIs and CT scans for asymptomatic people There’s no data to suggest whole-body images of healthy patients lowers morbidity or mortality, according to the American College of Preventive Medicine. “In
No symptoms? Dr. Payne says he has heard stories about doctors opening up patients for unrelated surgery and discovering that their appendix has ruptured and healed without treatment. But, he
4. L-arginine Another supplement that can help people who have high blood pressure is L-arginine. This is an amino acid that your body uses in order to build more protein.
If you’re one of the estimated one in eight people who suffers from tooth hypersensitivity, it’s important to understand why you feel that shock of pain anytime you eat something
7. A serious allergic reaction For most of us, there’s no surprise seeing ‘an allergic reaction’ on this list as all health websites, news television channels, and health authorities have
Your lack of sleep While we should be sleeping for seven to nine hours every night, only half of Americans reach that goal. But skimping on your shut-eye can do
Autoimmune disorders Of the 50 million Americans suffering from autoimmune diseases, an astonishing 75 percent of them are women, according to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, Inc. These disorders,
Multiple sclerosis triggers include anything that worsens your symptoms or causes a relapse. In many cases, you can avoid MS triggers by knowing what they are and making efforts to
Anticonvulsants People who take anti-seizure medications should never discontinue them abruptly as it can also create a rebound effect and greatly increase your seizure frequency. For some other anti-seizure medications,
People tend to think of arthritis as a single condition, but it’s actually more than 100 different musculoskeletal conditions—all of which cause pain and inflammation in the joints, according to
Numbness and tingling Due to inflammation of tendons, RA patients may also experience numbness and tingling. This happens because inflammation creates pressure on their nerves. Doctors often call this type
Eggs Scrambled, boiled, or sunny-side up, whichever way you cook them, you’ll get a healthy dose of iron. Enriched white or wheat bread can add some more, so have a
Colon, or colorectal cancer, is any cancer involving the large intestine and/or rectum, and can be as painful as that sounds. Unfortunately, it is very common, with almost 150,000 new
Burger on a bun A burger on a bun is to be avoided in the morning, especially if it’s a takeaway! Burger patties aren’t necessarily unhealthy, though it does depend
Nausea Nausea or feeling sick on your stomach is a less common but possible symptom of a heart attack. Sometimes belching or burping can accompany the nausea, and some patients
Get your fries fix in a healthier way “I cut potatoes, toss them into a bag with olive oil, salt and pepper, and bake them. You can add whatever seasonings
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