Why smoking is bad for bone health
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The longer a person smokes the more damage to their bones especially when a person continues to smoke past the age of 40. Bone health is affected from the nicotine and toxins found in cigarettes in many ways:
Read MoreYour five-step guide to protecting kidney health
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One of the most common health concerns affecting approximately 30 million Americans is chronic kidney disease (CKD). T
Read MoreEarly onset Alzheimer’s disease – what you should know
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This uncommon form of dementia includes only about 5 percent of all people with AD with most victims developing symptoms of the disease in their 40s and 50s.
Read MoreThe link between dental health and sleep apnea
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Many people may be suffering from various symptoms having no idea that the root of the problem is due to poor sleep quality caused by sleep apnea.
Read MorePractice sun-safe habits to prevent skin cancer
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With over 5 million cases of skin cancer diagnosed in the United States each year (this includes melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers), skin cancer is the most common cancer in America.
Read More10 signs you may have diabetes and not know it
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An estimated 30.3 million people in the United States, or 9.4 percent of the population, have diabetes.
Read MoreImportant tips preserving lung health for life
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Our lungs play a vital role in keeping us strong and healthy and like the rest of our body, need daily care and attention.
Can cataracts be prevented?
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Other signs of cataracts can be when outdoors, the sun or an indoor lamp seem too bright or glaring. Night driving can be affected as oncoming headlights causing more glare than before.
Read MoreTips to preserve the health of your knees
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As we age, the bones in our knees will suffer from overall wear and tear as a result of many factors:
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Extend your life by 10 years with these 5 habits
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With just a handful of specific healthy habits, you could prolong your lifespan by ten years. This is news from a recently released study published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation.
Read MoreWhy 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.
Read MoreYour top 17 health questions answered
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It’s good to have questions and Americans have a lot of them when it comes to their health. Up to 80% of adults living in the U.S. have at one time or another conducted an online internet search for health information.
Read MoreAnswers 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 MoreNever ignore diabetic foot ulcers
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Diabetic foot ulcers are red sores that can occur most often on the pad or ball of the foot or the bottom of the big toe.
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
Common 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.
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