Sixty years ago, heart attacks were often fatal. Doctors were taught that the best way to “treat” heart attacks were to keep people quiet, give them something to ease the chest pain and let nature take its course. About half…
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Managing diabetes has many challenges including remembering to pay attention to your feet. Many people with diabetes have peripheral arterial disease, which is a narrowing of the arteries that reduces the amount of blood that flows to the feet. When…
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Over the past 25 years, the number of people suffering from neurological disorders has climbed and poses what the World Health Organization calls “one of the greatest threats to public health.” Neurological disorders cover a broad spectrum of conditions that…
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The reason some dishes like meatloaf and chicken soup have earned the title of “comfort food” is that they awaken a pleasant memory when you eat them. This food-mood connection between an emotion and food has gained much attention recently,…
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In an effort to have more active lifestyles, each year more Americans become involved in sports activities. However, being a weekend warrior who only is active occasionally can have some negative aspects. Throwing yourself into the game without taking precautions…
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Being out in the sun is good for you. Sunshine improves your mood, helps you sleep and provides vitamin D to strengthen bones and the immune system. A walk in the sun can even lower blood pressure. However, being out…
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With so many names for medications on the market, following the doctor’s orders can be challenging. If your doctor tells you not to take any NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) with your current medication, you might think that taking Motrin is…
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Sleep may seem like a time when you are doing nothing, with your mind and body shut down, but this is not the case at all. Sleep is actually a very active and important time for strengthening, processing and restoring…
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Getting in your steps has become a fitness craze in the United States with numerous gadgets aimed to motivate us all to walk. However, over half the adults in this country are still not getting the recommended amount of physical…
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Pain following major surgery is a reality. Managing that pain is important because it can affect the outcome of your recovery and reduce the chances of complications like pneumonia and blood clots. When pain is reduced, it is possible to…
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