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There are some parts of the body that just don’t get the proper amount of respect and attention. Consider, for a moment, the endocrine system. Compared with the immune system, the endocrine system doesn’t spark a whole lot of interest. ...

No one likes getting old; we have less energy, many people put on weight and the body becomes more susceptible to injury and disease. Our looks hardly escape unscathed either, as Father Time often leaves an everlasting imprint on our ...

In most cases, the results of our dietary choices are blatantly obvious to others. Health-conscious people usually exhibit a trim, cut physique with little in the way of flab or noticeable body fat. In contrast, those who habitually feast on ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever suffered a cut or burn – which covers just about everyone – then your body has experienced inflammation. Under normal circumstances, this bodily reaction is nothing to be alarmed about. This type of inflammation, called acute inflammation, ...

Surgery – the word alone is enough to provoke feelings of dread. There are few things more disheartening than hearing your doctor recommend a surgical procedure. Such operations can easily take hours to complete, and require rehabilitation periods that can ...

See if you can answer this question: what common habit has been linked to higher rates of diabetes, depression, obesity and shorter life span? Eating junk food? Smoking cigarettes? Yes, but those aren’t the responses we’re looking for. You’ll probably ...

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 ...

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 ...

As anyone who has ever used an elliptical machine or treadmill can tell you, it’s pretty much impossible not to look at an exercise machine’s calorie counter. And why not? Not only do these counters indicate the effectiveness of various ...