Understanding myofascial pain syndrome
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MPS is a chronic, painful condition that affects the connective tissue that covers the muscles. It refers to pain and presumed inflammation in the body’s soft tissues or muscles.
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Important facts on urinary tract infections in the elderly
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To avoid serious complications, at the first sign of a UTI in an elderly person, they should see a doctor right away. If UTIs are caught early, a simple course of antibiotics typically clears up the infection in no time.
Why do I bruise more easily with age?
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Just like the other occasional bruises you’ve noticed, you are beginning to wonder, why I am bruising much more frequently and is it a cause for concern?
Read MoreRelieving painful leg veins without surgery
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These swollen, twisted veins can be seen just below the skin surface, not only making legs look unattractive, but also can cause mild to moderate pain along with other concerns.
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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Answers 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 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 MoreCommon potential causes of chest pain
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Even though the pain could be indicating such an event, there are also several others indicators of what it could be.
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.
Read MoreSensible tips to prevent gallstones
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You can possibly reduce your risk of developing gallstones by making some dietary changes. Here is what you can do:
Read MoreVitamin K’s potential for slowing progression of osteoarthritis
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This is why new studies are showing promise in possible dietary interventions in which vitamin K appears to be the leading nutritional star.
E. Coli: How to protect yourself from this dangerous bacteria
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There is always the possibility that any of us can be exposed to E. coli from contaminated water or food – especially raw vegetables and undercooked ground beef.
Read MoreTop 5 fascinating facts about your heart
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Your heart is considered so special that love songs croon about it while poems eloquently express how our hearts can be filled with joy or sorrow. No matter how you feel about it, you can’t live without it.
Powerful steps reducing risk of staph infections
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There are more than 30 different types of staph bacteria and the one that usually causes infection is called Staphylococcus aureus.
10 clues you’re not getting a good night’s sleep
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Here are some clues sleep may be eluding you more than you realize and how it is affecting many areas of your life: