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Exercises for Treating Tendonitis

Exercises for Treating Tendonitis

If you’re over the age of 40, or happen to know a fair number of middle aged people, you’re likely well-acquainted with the term tendonitis. Like arthritis, another condition known for the chronic pain it inflicts upon older adults, tendonitis ...

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A Thorn In Your Side: A Look at Hip Pain

A Thorn In Your Side: A Look at Hip Pain

Many older adults seem to constantly struggle with pain, be it in their knees, back or shoulders. One area that troubles a good number of people is our hips. Like other areas of the body, our hips are susceptible to ...

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The Possible Benefits of Probiotics

Admittedly, the term probiotics doesn’t seem all that appealing; it sounds dangerously close to “antibiotics,” a type of medication that brings to mind particularly nasty illnesses, such as pneumonia and sinus infections. Not to mention that antibiotics carry along a ...

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Identifying The Warning Signs of Hypertension

Identifying The Warning Signs of Hypertension

Of all of the problems dominating the modern health landscape, hypertension (also referred to as high blood pressure) might be one of the most challenging opponents. This isn’t just because of the many consequences of hypertension – the disease can ...

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8 Reasons Why You’re Always Tired

8 Reasons Why You’re Always Tired

You know the feeling – it gets to about two in the afternoon or so, and it becomes harder and harder to stay alert and focused. Your eyelids become heavy, your productivity slows to a crawl and all you can ...

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The Promise of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

The Promise of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

At first glance, treating such life-altering aliments such as strokes, diabetic ulcers and multiple sclerosis though pressurized oxygen chambers might seem like something from out of science fiction movie. Recent research, however, suggests that Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) can provide ...

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Is The Air in Your Home Safe for Breathing?

We all want to feel safe in our homes, but sometimes the danger lies in something we can’t see, the air.  Here are some common pollutants and how they affect the health of your home and your family. Asbestos Awareness ...

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Focusing In On Macular Degeneration

Focusing In On Macular Degeneration

You don’t have to be a medical doctor to know that the aging process often exacts a heavy toll on our joints, body strength, waistline and hearing. In keeping with this pattern, our eyesight also begins to decline as we ...

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