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
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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »When the Mind Begins to Fade: The Onset of Dementia
When one thinks of all of the health problems facing seniors, conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis and osteoporosis often come to mind. While there is no doubt that such problems are worthy of attention, it would be ...
Read More »Too Much of a Good Thing: The Risks of Oversleeping
This author isn’t a betting man, but I’d be willing to wager that the readers of this article have heard about the importance of sleep. In fact, most people are probably aware of the oft-repeated eight-hour guideline for nightly slumber. ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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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