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We all know that having more HDL cholesterol than LDL cholesterol is ideal for good heart health, but if you’re a woman, having more good cholesterol can also help protect your brain. Developing dementia can negatively impact a person’s life. As memory declines, so can many abilities and functions. Being forgetful can put a person’s ...click here to read more

If you are a woman in your fifties and occasionally suffer from urinary incontinence, you are not alone. A new national survey finds that nearly half of women above the age of 50 suffer anywhere from an occasional urine leak to full incontinence. The survey asked over 1,000 women between the ages of 50 and ...click here to read more

What is gallbladder pain? Gallbladder pain is a term used to describe pain originating from the structures in or around the gallbladder that affects its function. This may include conditions such as biliary colic, cholecystitis, gallstones, pancreatitis, and ascending cholangitis. The gallbladder is a structure connected to the liver, which supplies it with bile—a yellowish-brown ...click here to read more

High blood pressure is a contributing cause of about 1,000 deaths a day – and one in every three American adults has the condition. About seven in 10 don’t realize it, putting them at risk for heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and kidney disease. About seven in 10 adults with high blood pressure use medication to ...click here to read more

Juicing has become a very popular trend, and for good reason. You can easily drink up a slew of vitamin-rich fruits and veggies quite quickly. One type of juice you should integrate into your daily diet due to the slew of health benefits associated with it is celery juice. 10 Benefits of Celery Juice Lower ...click here to read more

Gastroenteritis is one of those words we do not hear particularly often, but many of us have experienced. The term describes any number of conditions that result in a swollen and inflamed digestive tract as well as vomiting and diarrhea, caused by a viral or bacterial infection. These types of conditions are entirely treatable but ...click here to read more

Food can either cause constipation or relieve constipation; the trick is knowing the right foods to eat and when. Constipation can affect anyone at any age, but it is a common problem among older adults. Constipation is the inability to pass a complete stool or have regular bowel movements. Constipation can be temporary or it ...click here to read more

What is insomnia? Well, if you’re one of the many Americans who can’t sleep at night and find yourself unable to stay asleep or have trouble falling asleep, that is a good indication you may have insomnia. A good night’s sleep is nature’s best medicine. But unfortunately, many Americans find it difficult to get their ...click here to read more

A water expert has revealed that dehydration may contribute to memory loss. Dr. Jide Owolana explained that along with staying well hydrated to reduce the risk of memory loss, we should also cut back on our consumption of sugary drinks and alcohol. There are many health risks associated with dehydration including mood swings, reduction in ...click here to read more

Sciatica occurs when a person experiences feelings of numbness or tingling, which begins in the lower back region, through the buttocks, and runs down the leg—the sciatic nerve. Nerve pain resulting from sciatica is a symptom related to an underlying condition that affects the sciatic nerve. Conditions that can lead to sciatica are a lumbar ...click here to read more

What Is Upper Abdominal Pain? Upper abdominal pain is pain that is experienced in the esophagus or stomach. There are many reasons for upper abdominal pain varying in severity. For some, upper abdominal pain is temporary and a rare occasion. For others, it is a chronic experience that can disrupt their daily life. Narrowing down ...click here to read more

An estimated 13 percent of the general population suffers from migraines. Some migraines sufferers will also report ear-related complaints such as vertigo and dizziness, ear fullness, tinnitus, and hearing loss. Ear and hearing conditions like vestibular migraines, Meniere’s disease, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, aural fullness, pain, and even pulsatile tinnitus have been reported to be closely ...click here to read more

Pyelonephritis (kidney infection) is a result of a urinary tract infection (UTI) that moves to the upper urinary system, which includes the kidneys. The kidneys’ function is to filter blood and produce urine. Urine is carried to the bladder through the ureters where it is then expelled from the body. Pyelonephritis is often a complication of a ...click here to read more

A black eye is most commonly a result of bruising due to an injury. It occurs when fluid collects in the tissues around the eyes and blood vessels under the skin’s surface become broken. A black eye is usually accompanied by swelling of the affected area. Black eye, or periorbital hematoma, is a collection of ...click here to read more