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Muscle fatigue is something that we can all experience and while it may be a minor nuisance in many cases, there are situations where a person has difficulty recovering from muscle exhaustion, thus requiring medical attention. Knowing the causes, signs, and symptoms of muscle fatigue can be helpful in determining treatment methods and whether you ...click here to read more

Diabetes affects nearly 30.3 million Americans with over seven million estimated to not even know they have the metabolic condition. Also, this disease affects our senior population as well, as the percentage of Americans over the age of 65 and older with diabetes is about 25.2 percent, which is about 12 million people. Living with ...click here to read more

A new study has found increased cannabis use in teens who suffered from chronic or high-grade depression previously. The study and awareness of mental health issues has risen exponentially over the last two decades, especially in children and young adults. With this new awareness comes the knowledge that mental health can have an incredible impact ...click here to read more

A new study finds that increasing tomato intake in mice reduces the size of skin cancer tumors. The most commonly found cancers are non-melanoma skin cancers. Each year, non-melanoma skin cancers are diagnosed at higher rates than breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer combined, and their rates are climbing. Despite being one ...click here to read more

Sex makes you feel good, relaxed, improve sleep, and strengthens the connection between you and your partner. But we bet you didn’t know that regular sex can slash your risk of heart disease. Heart disease continues to be the number one killer of men and women, and lifestyle factors like obesity, lack of physical exercise, ...click here to read more

A new, potentially lifesaving treatment being tested by researchers was inspired by dolphins. Have you ever wondered where emergency medical techniques are developed? What inspired medical practitioners to create maneuvers like the Heimlich? Well, in this case at least, the source of their inspiration may surprise you: dolphins! Researchers at the University at Buffalo (UB) ...click here to read more

An enlarged bladder is a medical condition where the sac involved in holding urine becomes larger than normal. It is referred to in the medical community as bladder hypertrophy. The condition is characterized by thicker bladder walls that become larger from overstretching. An enlarged urinary bladder may occur from birth, while other enlarged bladder causes ...click here to read more

Getting enough sleep can be difficult for some of us. An estimated 33 percent of Americans are not getting the amount of sleep they need. This is not only making us tired: according to a new study, it is also taking a toll on our physical health, increasing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke ...click here to read more

With the summer in full swing, we are spending more time outdoors. While we have been told to no end that wearing sunscreen is a must when exposed to the sun’s rays, most people don’t realize that commonly taken prescription medication can also put you at risk for severe skin pain, skin peeling, and blistering. ...click here to read more

A new study finds that mice without a sense of smell do not gain weight in the same way as mice that can smell what they are eating. Being able to smell our food has been linked to how much we enjoy eating it. Imagine walking into a restaurant and not experiencing the suddenly overwhelming ...click here to read more

There’s a new phenomenon sweeping the globe: nobody goes outside anymore. The term nature-deficit disorder became popular after it appeared in Robert Louv’s 2005 novel Last Child in the Woods. If you want to know more about this strange phenomenon, Louv’s book is an excellent place to start (as soon as you’ve finished reading this ...click here to read more

Take a seat and breathe in this latest information on why everyone’s getting so fat. On second thought, don’t breathe too deep if your house isn’t clean. New research has found that household dust most of us live with is actually connected to weight gain. In the experiment, scientists from Duke University gathered pre-fat cells ...click here to read more

Many seniors suffer from joint pain. From achy knees to cracking elbows, joint pain can damper your ability to perform day-to-day tasks. People will simply take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drug for their joint pain. Although this offers temporary relief, it doesn’t fix the cause of the problem. There are numerous reasons for joint pain, including ...click here to read more

Although it’s true that our vision changes as we age, it doesn’t have to be an inevitable part of aging. There are steps you can take that can help you maintain your vision. In order to keep your eyes healthy, there are a few things you need to know. Below you will find a “pop ...click here to read more