Am I really getting shorter with age and can I prevent it?
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Estimates vary, but on average a person will lose ¼ to ½ inch every decade after the age of 40 or 50. The older you get, the greater the loss in height will be.
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12 Alzheimer’s warning signs not to ignore
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There are certain signs, especially at the onset which can take place years before an actual diagnosis of Alzheimer’s is made, forewarning of early indicators of this disease.
Read MoreNew shingles vaccine recommended for everyone over the age of 50
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration just approved this vaccine and an advisory panel of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending all adults 50 and older be inoculated with it.
Read More7 things about psoriasis you may not know
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Psoriasis is a persistent, chronic inflammatory skin condition caused by an inherited genetic defect affecting around 7.5 million people in the United States, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation.
Read MoreCould Fasting Really Help You with Your Obesity?
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Some will go through bouts of fasting based on their religious faith. It may be to signify some event that is taking place within their specific religions. For example, some within the Jewish faith with practice a regime of fasting.
Read MoreIs Smoking Electronic Cigarettes Practicing Preventative Medicine?
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One of the latest studies is indicating that the e-cigarettes can be just as dangerous as regular tobacco cigarettes, believing that they can create DNA damage.
Read MoreYes! You Can Take Control of the Chemotherapy Side Effects
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This is enhanced with the various forms of treatments that may be used with the various types of cancers to help fight this disease which is chemotherapy.
Read MoreCould Light Therapy Bring New Hope For Those Suffering with Bipolar Disorder?
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It is one of those conditions that is becoming more common and therefore more research is being done into it not only as to its causes but new forms of treatments.
Read MoreAvoid vitamin D deficiency this winter
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Anyone living in the southern regions of the U.S. such as Los Angeles or Orlando are able to synthesize vitamin D year round.
Read More12 unique and effective stress relievers restoring your sanity
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This is why it is critical to have effective stress reducing techniques crucial for restoring your sanity and peace of mind.
Read MoreLearning about Klinefelter Syndrome
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The only suggested increased risk is that is occurs slightly higher in women who have pregnancies after age 35.
Read MoreTIAs – a red flag warning of possible stroke
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However, experts warn not to view TIAs as just a blip in your brain function. Instead, TIAs should serve as a “warning stroke” requiring medical attention.
Read MoreUnderstanding Gastroparesis
/Under normal conditions, the stomach is a flexible sac that can stretch and shrink, mix and churn and will eventually empty food into the small intestine.
Read MoreMore U.S. adults obese than ever before
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The U.S. is not alone in experiencing this spiraling upward trend of weight gain as the global picture regarding excess weight has also seen a seismic shift. Back in 2016, for the first time in human history, there were more individuals who were found to be obese than were underweight.
Read MoreHow effective is St. John’s wort for treating depression?
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Over the years, extracts of St. John’s wort have been used to treat various conditions including depressive disorders.
Read MorePositive practical advice parents need to fight childhood obesity
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Food is intricately linked with love and if that’s the case with American parents, we love our kids a lot.
Read MoreWhy a good cry can often be cathartic
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This includes not only the usual crying response to grief, sadness, or frustration, but also to joy, humor, and happiness.
Read More40% of cancer diagnoses linked to excess weight
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Here’s one more reason to reach a healthier body weight – a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says cancers associated with being overweight or obese account for 40% of all diagnoses of the disease in the United States.
Read MoreWhat you should know about insulin resistance
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There is a condition called insulin resistance that is probably confusing to many people. Some may ask, “is it the same thing as having prediabetes?”
Read MoreHow healthy eating lowers cancer risk
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Here are some ways to incorporate a healthier lifestyle when it comes to dietary choices and body weight:
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