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Unfortunately, millions of adults suffer from iliac crest pain every day. The good news is, there are exercises and home remedies that can help ease the symptoms. The ileum is the largest bone in our pelvis and the iliac crest is situated on the upper hip region, usually where we rest our hands on our ...click here to read more

Gout is a condition caused by a buildup of uric acid, normally around the joint in the big toe. This condition leads to swelling of the toe along with severe pain, which can be crippling to patients. A main treatment goal to reduce gout flare-ups is to eliminate uric acid in the body. Uric acid ...click here to read more

Bike riding is a great outdoor physical activity during the warmer months, but the latest research findings suggest that it may also be a great workout for your mind too. Bike riding, specifically on mixed terrain, is a form of interval training, meaning that during some areas of the ride your heart is working harder. ...click here to read more

Oftentimes, the last thing people with achy joints want to do is move around. Usually, it’s out of fear that the inflammation in their joints and the pain they’re experiencing will only get worse. But although arthritis symptoms stop people from partaking in physical activity, in many cases, it’s the best thing they could do ...click here to read more

Excess fat is something we all try to get rid of. Having love handles or a double chin can be embarrassing, as they are visible. However, new research involving mice has found that our bones can also be a reservoir for fat cells. According to researchers, this can be seen as a potential benefit for ...click here to read more

Another week has gone by, which means it’s time for your weekly health news round-up. Many great topics were discussed this week. We have compiled a list of our best articles of the week in one place to get you started. Here, you’ll find information on why you may be having poor circulation in your ...click here to read more

The human body is intricate and complex, being home to lots of potential diseases and viruses. Every illness displays some sort of symptom we can recognize and document for the sake of finding a treatment, but sometimes the symptoms of two very different conditions can overlap, creating confusion. This is the case with back pain ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis is a condition of reduced bone density and fragile bones. It leads to abnormally porous bone that is compressible, similar to that of a sponge. Porous bone is very weak and easily fractured. Normally, our bones are composed of adequate amounts of protein, collagen, and calcium, giving them strength. However, in cases of osteoporosis, ...click here to read more

Weight loss can be extremely difficult for some, which is why there are so many obese people today. These morbidly obese individuals are at very high risk for a multitude of life-threatening health conditions, often leading to premature death. However, there are surgical procedures available that can aid in weight loss. They are effective, but ...click here to read more

Lumbar spondylosis refers to a condition that is most common in older people. However, health care professionals have discovered that lumbar spondylosis exercises can make life much more manageable for sufferers. Spondylosis is a term that is linked to a broad range of degenerative problems along the spine, but it’s specifically the wear-and-tear of bones. ...click here to read more

Headaches are a common occurrence and occur to everyone at least once in their lives. There are more than 300 types of headaches currently known, and some occur in various regions of the head. One of these locations is behind the ears, and there are a number of  reasons for it to occur there. Headaches behind the ...click here to read more

Arthritis is a term used to describe a disorder that affects joints, leading to symptoms of joint pain and stiffness. Other symptoms may also be present, such as redness, warmth, swelling, and a decreased range of motion. The knee is a joint that we rely on every day to walk and move around, and several ...click here to read more

In the U.S., over 30 million adults suffer from the most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis. That’s one in every eight adults. Often referred to as “wear and tear” arthritis, the condition commonly affects larger, weight-bearing joints like the hips and knees, but it can manifest in the upper limbs too. Slowly but surely, the ...click here to read more

The majority of adults have experienced a noisy knee. You know, when your knee makes that popping sound as you get up from a chair. Or when your foot keeps cracking for no apparent reason while you walk. You may feel embarrassed by the sound, especially when the joint keeps cracking in a quiet room, ...click here to read more