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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, comes in stages that correspond with your blood reading number. Stage 1, or mild hypertension, is defined as a blood pressure reading of 130–139 over 80–89. If your blood pressure measures between this range, your doctor may express some concern and suggest lifestyle changes and medications to reduce your blood ...click here to read more

A new study has found an increased risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in postmenopausal women who are deficient in vitamin D. The syndrome is estimated to affect 50 percent of women over the age of 50. The study used 463 women as participants between the ages of 45 and 75. They were all postmenopausal and ...click here to read more

Many of us suffer from poor sleep. Whether we have difficulties falling asleep or remaining asleep, it seems we are all complaining about our lack of sleep or poor sleep. There are a lot of factors that come into play that affect our sleep. Stress, medical conditions, psychological disorders, and even diet can all affect ...click here to read more

New research has revealed that taking the pain medication ibuprofen over long periods of time causes compensated hypogonadism in men. Hypogonadism is characterized by the reduction or total absence of hormone secretions from the gonads. In this case, it was found to be related to the prolonged ingestion of ibuprofen. The experiment involved 31 male ...click here to read more

Risk factors for osteoporosis include being a female, being over the age of 50, smoking, caffeine intake, lack of exercise, a diet lacking vitamin D and calcium, and consuming alcohol. But did you know where you live could also play a role in your risk of osteoporosis? If you live in a busy city, you ...click here to read more

As we age, the risk of many health problems and complications increases, unfortunately. One of those complications is a higher risk of falls, which can be quite detrimental for seniors as it leads to disability and other health-related problems. Worse yet, many seniors who fall are often alone in their homes and are left on ...click here to read more

Partial bowel obstruction happens when your intestines are partially blocked. When partial bowel obstruction progresses to a complete bowel obstruction, it could be life-threatening. When a person’s digestive system comes to a stop, and they can’t have a bowel movement or pass gas, this could be a sign of a bowel obstruction. Fecal impaction, which ...click here to read more

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a fairly common medical condition that is caused by failure in the kidneys, otherwise known as renal failure. It is a serious medical condition that can lead to premature death or lowered quality of life in patients who suffer from it. For reasons yet unknown, the prevalence of CKD has ...click here to read more

If you’re over the age of 50, you probably experience some level of joint pain. According to survey findings, many older adults never discuss their joint pain with their doctors, so they suffer in silence. Does this sound like you? Around 42 percent of older adults suffer from pain and 85 percent have suffered from ...click here to read more

Ever snuck downstairs after your bedtime for a quick snack? Not only does this habit lead to weight gain, but it can have other negative effects on your health, especially your heart. You may say to yourself, “But I only eat healthy foods late at night!” Kudos for making good choices. but it isn’t so ...click here to read more

Sigmoid colon pain can be a sign of an underlying health condition that needs medical attention, so it should not be ignored. Here we look at what the sigmoid colon is and what causes pain in this part of the body. The sigmoid colon, or as some experts call it, the pelvic colon, is a ...click here to read more

In the past, research has shown that the development of dementia later in life is connected to type 2 diabetes and depression, respectively. A new study, however, has shown for the first time that the risk of developing dementia is even higher if a patient is predisposed to type 2 diabetes as well as depression. ...click here to read more

When was the last time you visited the bathroom and had a successful bowel movement? A day ago? Maybe three days ago? Constipation is classified as fewer than three bowel movements a week or small, hard bits of stool that are painful and difficult to pass. Constipation is a common problem, with estimates of 42 ...click here to read more

How can you tell the difference between angina vs. a heart attack? The two conditions are very closely related and have dangerously similar symptoms that can make them difficult to tell apart. Despite sometimes being considered a chronic condition, angina can be manageable through various means as long as it’s detected and treated early on. ...click here to read more