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For some people, living with varicose veins does not cause any trouble but is simply an eye sore. For others, varicose veins can cause pain, swelling, and discomfort. Varicose veins are the result of a weakening within a vein that causes blood to pool and veins to dilate, allowing them to be visible beneath the ...click here to read more

Masked hypertension (MH) can be considered the opposite of white coat hypertension, which is when during a typical doctor’s office visit your blood pressure reads as being high despite being normal at home. The white coat effect is thought to be caused by increased anxiety, which leads to higher blood pressure readings. You can, therefore, ...click here to read more

Having puffy bags under the eyes is often considered to be a sign of poor health and simply appears unattractive. It occurs due to mild swelling or puffiness under the eyes that have a tendency to occur as we age. This is partly because surrounding eye tissue and muscles weaken as the years go by. ...click here to read more

Having palm pain or pain in the palm of the hand can be the result of damage from acute injury to the bones, joints, or even nerves of the hand. Our hands serve as tools to interact with the rest of the world, so when we have a symptom like palm pain, it can affect ...click here to read more

In today’s modern world, we are used to conveniences that seem luxurious to those living in third world countries. One such convenience is the availability of food that is literally at our finger tips. Unfortunately, we may be overlooking what that is doing to our health. The high level of consumerism in the United States ...click here to read more

Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing ringing or buzzing in the ears. It is often the result of an underlying condition or a medication’s side effect. It can also be caused by age-related hearing loss, ear injury, or a circulatory problem. While ringing in the ears is not harmful, it can be a very irritating ...click here to read more

For many of us, taking supplements is a good way to boost our levels of vitamins we may fall short on. On the other hand, many of us take these vitamin supplements without actually checking our levels to see if there is a need for them. When this occurs, it can increase the risk of ...click here to read more

If I asked you to name a superfood, you would probably say kale, quinoa, or maybe goji berries. Indeed, these foods have been hailed as “superfoods,” but did you know there are many other, very regular and normally priced foods that you probably have in your home that can work to improve your health? For ...click here to read more

High blood pressure is something most people don’t think about, as its symptoms usually go unnoticed until the damage is already done. Heart attacks, stroke, and even brain aneurysms all have links to high blood pressure. About 75 million Americans have high blood pressure and only half have their condition under control. In 2014, more ...click here to read more

Ringing in the ears is something most people experience at one time or another. However, there are individuals who have tinnitus, a medical classification of the symptom, that can be quite bothersome and impact their quality of life. Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) completed a study, finding that common antidepressants may worsen ...click here to read more

If you have urobilinogen in your urine, your doctor will likely inform you of it during a routine urinalysis. Urobilinogen is a by-product of bilirubin, which is a yellow compound processed by your liver that occurs in the normal catabolic pathways responsible for breaking down red blood cell products through hemolysis. Urobilinogen is formed in ...click here to read more

Muffled hearing can be very inconvenient, as our ability to hear is something we all take for granted. Not being able to understand what is spoken to you or losing the ability to make out distinct sounds or frequencies can be disheartening and even dangerous in the right circumstances. Muffled hearing in one ear can ...click here to read more

Keeping food fresh, especially fruits, vegetables, and meats, can be a challenge. However, scientists believe that they might have found a solution that involves the use of a special antimicrobial packaging. According to the National Resources Defense Council, about 40 percent of food in the United States goes uneaten. It ends up in landfills where ...click here to read more

Lateral foot pain (outside foot pain) can literally stop a person in their tracks. There are a lot of causes of outside foot pain. Whether you are a runner or simply like to get out and about, lateral foot pain is something that can be frustrating and very difficult to ignore. Foot pain can occur ...click here to read more