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1. Different Joints, Common Themes
When was the last time you had joint pain? If it was in the past 30 days, you are among the 30 percent of people in the United States who have had the same problem. It may have been pain in the knee...
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3. Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is the third-most-common musculoskeletal complaint seen by primary care physicians, and between 16 and 34 percent of the general population have the condition. More than 30 injuries and...
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What Is Lupus? Defining an Immune System Disorder
You’ve likely heard of the condition, but what is lupus? Simply put, it’s a group of autoimmune diseases in which the immune system attacks healthy cells in the body. In the United States, lupus...
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Muscular Dystrophy: What Causes This Disabling Condition?
We typically think of muscular dystrophy as a singular disease. But, per the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, it’s more complex than that: “The muscular dystrophies (MD) are a...
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Symptoms of Caffeine Withdrawal—Worse Than Headaches
Do you have a caffeine addiction? It’s not uncommon. As little as 100 milligrams of caffeine a day, the amount in about 12 ounces of coffee, can lead to symptoms of caffeine withdrawal—e.g., headaches...
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Vitamin B12 Shot Benefits Include Potential Help for Chronic Fatigue
If you’re suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and have ever tried or considered trying vitamin B12 injections, you’re not alone. Many patients who suffer from relentless fatigue and the many...
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Inflammation Treatment: 3 Ways to Calm Your Immune System
As medical experts learn more about inflammation and how it affects our overall health, its link to a broad array of diseases and medical conditions has also been discovered. Its effect on almost all...
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Graves’ Disease: Do These Symptoms Sound Familiar?
Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder characterized by hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). And it’s not particularly rare: It affects 1 in 200 Americans. If untreated, Graves’ disease can cause...
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1. Invest in Your Health
Many things affect our health. A few, such as age and genetics, we can’t control. However, lifestyle plays a major role, and we do have a say in that. Our diet—what we eat, not necessarily a...
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Blood Pressure Medication: Which Is the Right One for You?
A third or more of Americans have high blood pressure, or hypertension. What is high blood pressure?When the heart pumps, the pressure against the walls of your arteries is abnormally high. The excess...
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6. Medications That Manage Your Cholesterol
You could be following a heart-healthy diet, getting regular exercise, and optimizing your weight and still not have your lipids and cardiovascular risk level where they need to be. When lifestyle...
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10. Alternative Arthritis Treatments
Alternative treatment options—also known as complementary therapies—can be a good adjunct to medication when it comes to managing arthritis symptoms. Some of the options address physical causes of...
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What Is CBD Oil? A New Look at the Potential Benefits of Cannabidiol
What is CBD oil? CBD is a non-intoxicating extract from the Cannabis sativa family of plants (which includes hemp and marijuana). CBD is just one of a family of chemicals known as the cannabinoids,...
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Muscular Dystrophy: What Causes This Disabling Condition?
We typically think of muscular dystrophy as a singular disease. But, per the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, it’s more complex than that: “The muscular dystrophies (MD) are a...
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What Is Lupus? Defining an Immune System Disorder
You’ve likely heard of the condition, but what is lupus? Simply put, it’s a group of autoimmune diseases in which the immune system attacks healthy cells in the body. In the United States, lupus...
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8 Serotonin Deficiency Symptoms You Can Identify Yourself
What is serotonin? It’s is a powerful brain chemical that profoundly affects your mood, so knowing whether you’re deficient is a key first step to overcoming troubling mood and impulse control...
View ArticleEating for Better Energy and Immunity
How you feel depends upon how and when you fuel yourself. If you want to optimize energy, there are some simple strategies you can try. Though the recommendations are rather straightforward,...
View ArticleGot Knee Arthritis? Take a Walk!
If you suffer from osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee and you’ve been avoiding exercise because you fear it may worsen your condition, think again. A study presented at the American College of...
View ArticleSupplement Surprise
Dietary supplements—the nonprescription vitamins, minerals, botanicals, amino acids, and enzymes that line drugstore shelves—aren’t always what they seem. Because the FDA uses only postmarket...
View ArticleSpices That Can Improve Your Health
Your spice cabinet is a treasure trove of both interesting flavors and health benefits. Spices not only provide flavor without sodium, they also can lower blood pressure and even improve heart health....
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