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Every morning I start my day with two large glasses of water and two cups of black coffee. Then I pee a lot. It’s frustrating. The urge hits hard and I need to beeline to a toilet as fast as possible. Most of the time it’s easy, but when it isn’t, it can be scary. ...click here to read more

Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in England have found a potential direct link between smoking and rheumatoid arthritis. The study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology suggests that an increased risk of seropositive rheumatoid arthritis (RA) later in life could be linked to exposure to parental smoking during childhood. “There has been intense interest in ...click here to read more

Your liver is the unsung hero of your body. It’s something that keeps you moving, although it’s unlikely you’d ever stop to think about it. It’s like your mail carrier or internet provider: you barely notice it when it’s functioning, but are in big trouble when it’s gone. The only difference might be that your ...click here to read more

New research suggests that widespread pain is linked to a heightened risk of all types of dementia and stroke. The study, published in the journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, has found that the association is independent of any influential factors such as age, lifestyle, and general health. As a common subtype of chronic pain, ...click here to read more

Slow and steady wins the race. It seems like this is true no matter what you’re doing. Trying to move fast – with anything – generally means cutting corners or acting unsustainably. Fast results are enticing but very tiring. It can mean a lot of grasping at straws and a lot of unknowns. When you ...click here to read more

Knee pain can hit every once in a while. If you have osteoarthritis, it may hit a little more than you’d like. But when your body and brain are telling you to sit down and rest, you might want to stop listening. It’s recommended to rest your sore knee joint to a point. If you’ve ...click here to read more

It’s easy to get weight and fat confused. People think that weight gain is inherently bad, yet adding a few pounds to the scale may be to your benefit, as long as it’s done in the right fashion. For example, let’s say you’ve recently begun a resistance training program to build some strength and muscle. ...click here to read more

People, and particularly women, shrink as they get older. This shrinkage, however, could lead to an increased risk for heart disease. A recent study from Scandinavia has found that height loss in women is associated with an increased risk of death from heart attacks and stroke. But it mattered how much height loss occurred. Most ...click here to read more

Vitamin D deficiencies are associated with a host of negative health implications. Bumping up intake can help in most cases, leading to better overall health and lower risk for plenty of health conditions. Except irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Previous research has suggested a potential link between vitamin D levels and IBS symptoms, but a ...click here to read more

Managing joint pain, regardless of the cause, can be an even bigger pain than the throbbing you may experience. You may have medication cocktails and therapy to help you, but they can’t do it alone. Sometimes managing joint pain takes a more active approach. Doing little things every day – slight adaptations to your routine ...click here to read more

According to a new study, a millet-based diet can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and help manage blood glucose levels in people with diabetes. This study helps to outline the potential to design appropriate meals with millets for diabetic people as a preventative approach. The study published in Frontiers In Nutrition shows ...click here to read more

How often do you think about anemia? I rarely do, personally. That’s probably because I’m a 40-year-old man and am not of particularly high risk. My wife, on the other hand, has relatively low iron and keeps an eye on her iron intake. Perhaps surprisingly, she is not alone. New data is showing that a ...click here to read more

People don’t typically associate bodies with brains. Think about it: the stereotypical jock is all muscle and no brains, while brainiacs are usually small and skinny. But your body does have a lot to do with how your brain works. Living an active life that includes plenty of exercises can help you stay sharp in ...click here to read more

The advice about how to lower cholesterol can get boring. Eat less red meat, ditch processed food, and cut the sugar. I’m sure you get it by now. But that’s not all you can do. There are a variety of tools that can help you reduce cholesterol and lower triglycerides to improve heart health, quality ...click here to read more