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Wrist pain can be the result of wrist arthritis. It’s a condition that becomes more common with age. The wrist is a complex joint, but there are various remedies and exercises that can help address the symptoms of wrist arthritis. The wrist is actually made up of many different small joints. Under healthy circumstances, bones ...click here to read more

Millions of people take multivitamins as a means of boosting their vitamin and mineral intake. It’s believed that the more vitamins you take, the healthier you’ll be. This is quite the contrary – taking more vitamins doesn’t do anything for your body except become waste, which you urinate out. Researchers specifically wanted to observe the ...click here to read more

A new study has found that getting too much or too little sleep may cause the heart to “age” prematurely. The researchers described the aging effects as “excess heart age.” Heart age is measured based on a person’s cardiovascular risk profile, which was created in the 2008 Framingham Heart Study. “The difference between a person’s ...click here to read more

The key to healthy blood circulation is healthy veins and arteries. When your arteries are relaxed, then blood can flow into them easily. But if they’re stiff and narrow, then it’s harder for blood to flow, which can lead to complications and a potential cardiovascular event. Nitric oxide is naturally produced in the body and ...click here to read more

Gout is a form of arthritis that most commonly affects the joints in the knuckles in the hands and feet. The inflammation is caused by an autoimmune response to the build-up of uric acid crystals in the joints. It is the most common form of arthritis in adults, affecting 3.9 percent of American adults. The ...click here to read more

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a very serious condition that can affect all areas of the body including the heart, brain, eyes, and kidneys. The problem is that high blood pressure often goes symptomless until a more serious condition arises. That’s why it’s important to not only check your blood pressure regularly, but also adhere ...click here to read more

Let’s make one thing clear, alcohol is not good for your body or your liver and is recommended to be consumed in moderation. In fact, there is a growing problem around younger Americans, for which alcohol is responsible for a growing number of liver disease cases. A person’s risk of liver disease rises after 10 ...click here to read more

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition where the light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye begin to deteriorate over time. The condition is also characterized by the build-up of fatty deposits and abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye, which can eventually lead to the loss of vision or blindness. AMD has previously ...click here to read more

Microscopic colitis is an inflammatory condition in the large intestine that can be painful and frustrating to live with. While there are different types, in most situations, microscopic colitis is not nearly as serious as other forms of inflammatory bowel disease. Many people have heard of ulcerative colitis, but microscopic colitis is not related to ...click here to read more

A new study has found that physical activity can reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation in obese adults. Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat, one that is more rapid than normal. It’s the most common form of heart fibrillation. The condition can lead to increased risk of stroke, heart failure, and other cardiac complications. It’s ...click here to read more

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of vision loss. It’s hard to completely prevent because it’s main risk factor is aging. Until we find a way to stop aging, AMD will continue to affect the masses. Currently, treatment for AMD involved injections into the eye. If you cringed after reading that, you’re ...click here to read more

Women are prone to osteoporosis more so than men, especially over the age of 50. Researchers suggest that to prevent bone fractures in older women, they should undergo bone scans. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weaker, which increases the risk of fractures. Bone fractures in older age can contribute to loss of independence along with ...click here to read more

More and more people are either swapping traditional cigarettes for e-cigarettes or simply picking up an e-cigarette habit, causing this trend to grow in popularity. The appeal of e-cigarettes is that people believe them to be healthier than traditional cigarettes, but even e-cigarettes contain nicotine and other chemicals. Furthermore, e-cigarettes come in a wide variety ...click here to read more

Right bundle branch block or RBBB is a heart-related issue that normally doesn’t cause any symptoms unless you have some other type of underlying heart problem. While it’s rare in healthy young individuals, it does occur in older people. Just exactly what is right bundle branch block? In simple terms, RBBB is a blockage of ...click here to read more