When should screening for osteoporosis begin?
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A bone density test is necessary for diagnosing osteoporosis and for having a plan on slowing or possibly reversing its progression.
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Are you getting enough magnesium?
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Research has confirmed magnesium’s crucial role it has in our bodies with important physiological functions of the brain, heart, and muscles.
Read MoreTop 8 heart health myths busted
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There are however, many misconceptions about heart disease and how it affects our health. Here are eight commonly held beliefs that it’s time to clear up the confusion over them:
Read MoreDoes vitamin C really help prevent a cold?
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Vitamin C’s claim to fame was born when Nobel laureate Dr. Linus Pauling, escalated public interest stating it could prevent the common cold when taken as a supplement in large doses.
Read MoreLiving well when you only have one kidney
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Usually it is the left kidney that is missing. Because it is possible to be healthy with one kidney, it may not be discovered until a person has an x-ray or sonogram at some point in their life.
Read MoreBeware of the Widowmaker heart attack
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Just recently, longtime “All My Children” soap opera star, Susan Lucci, was diagnosed with having a widowmaker heart attack.
Read MoreWorld Cancer Day – A reminder to take steps towards prevention
/For 2019, this day reminds us and brings hope to reduce the mortality rate of cancer by all of us taking certain steps keeping us healthy.
Read MoreHow long do germs and viruses live on household items?
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Depending on the type of bacteria or virus, the surface they may be found on and the environmental conditions (hot, cold, damp, or sunny), will determine the length of life these microorganism have.
Read MoreMeasles outbreak ‘hotspot’ near Portland, reminds us of importance of vaccinations
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The outbreak has quickly escalated around Portland, Oregon and into Washington leading health officials to declare a public health emergency warning people about the spread of this highly contagious virus.
Read More10 signs signaling a thyroid problem
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The thyroid is a 2-inch long butterfly shaped gland sitting at the base of your neck below the Adam’s apple and wrapped around the trachea (windpipe).
Read More4 Facts to know about herniated discs
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To further understand and become familiar with herniated discs, here are 4 facts to help you assess whether you have one or not and how they may be prevented:
Read More7 unexpected benefits of having a colonoscopy
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The main reminders and recommendations of undergoing this vital procedure is for screening of colon cancer.
Read MoreImprove knee pain and stiffness with walking
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Those suffering from osteoarthritis (OA) in the knees may mistakenly believe they should avoid walking due to the pain felt in that area.
Read MoreAcupuncture vs opioids for chronic pain relief
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Acupuncture is an ancient traditional Chinese medicine dating back more than 2,000 years ago with the earliest recorded use of it beginning around 200 BCE.
Read MoreOsteoporosis: Often overlooked and undertreated in men
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However, osteoporosis is not just a “woman’s disease.” Men also are at risk of developing this brittle bone disease significantly threatening their mobility and independence – and often with worse effects than women.
Read MoreCommon conditions affecting your feet
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Maybe it stemmed from standing all day in uncomfortable shoes or walking a long distance on an unforgiving surface.
Read MoreConsidering bariatric surgery? What you should know
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According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, approximately 24 million Americans are eligible for this surgery.
Read MoreUnderstanding the similarities and differences between Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis
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These two gastrointestinal conditions are Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Both are conditions characterized by chronic inflammation of the digestive tract
Read MoreCan vitamin K blunt 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.
Read MoreEarly warning signs of Multiple Sclerosis you need to know
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is unpredictable. Anyone of the current 2.5 million people around the world with this progressive autoimmune disease will tell you that.
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