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There are many different reasons for swollen legs, which vary in severity. Common causes include hot temperatures, poor circulation, high salt diet, inflammation, injury, or another underlying medical condition. When your legs swell, it can be painful, make it difficult to walk, and even keep you awake at night. Basically, swollen legs are uncomfortable, and ...click here to read more

Chronic kidney disease is a condition where the kidneys gradually lose their function. The main role of the kidneys is filtering out waste. When their function is diminished, the waste doesn’t get expelled through urine, so it accumulates in the body, leading to further health complications. The risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) increases with ...click here to read more

The color of your stool may seem irrelevant. However, clay-colored or pale stool can be a cause for concern. Some people who experience pale stool ignore it, thinking there is nothing they can do about it. Normal looking stools are various shades of brown, and this is normally a result of a healthy diet. Clay-colored stools are ...click here to read more

You likely have heard the term arrhythmia, but what many people don’t realize is that there are many different types of arrhythmias. They are classified according to where they happen in the heart and by what they do to the heart’s rhythm. Essentially, the arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of your ...click here to read more

An increasing number of people suffer from stiff joints, which means that they have difficulty moving the joints. There are a number of reasons for joint stiffness but knowing the cause and how to properly address it can help keep you mobile. With age, stiff joints are expected. After years of use, the joints, muscles, ...click here to read more

Mangoes are a delicious fruit, which can be eaten on their own, added to smoothies, or frozen and be served as a delightful summertime treat. But aside from them being delicious, mangoes are also really good for your heart. The latest research findings suggest that consuming mangoes can help relax blood vessels within two hours’ ...click here to read more

Myasthenic crisis is a complication of a condition known as myasthenia gravis, which is characterized by weakness and rapid fatigue of voluntarily controlled muscles. It’s considered a neuromuscular autoimmune disease that can affect the muscles of the eyes, face, and eventually other parts of the body. Suffering from a myasthenia gravis crisis can be an ...click here to read more

There are many factors that come into play when it comes to libido, with diet being a big one. This is because diet plays a role in overall health and poor health can hinder your libido. When you eat well, you can have healthy blood circulation, which is needed for sexual organs to work, a ...click here to read more

Our body is capable of pretty amazing – and gross – things. Some of the grosser things involve our digestion and include farting, burping, constipation, and diarrhea. Many of us don’t talk about our digestion, but we should, as it could provide insight into whether we have a healthy digestion. When we put food in ...click here to read more

Facet arthropathy or facet arthritis is a type of arthritis in the spine that can be caused by external or internal forces and is referred to in the medical community as “facet joint arthropathy.” There are 24 vertebrae in the spine, with two facet joints between each segment of vertebrae. Smooth cartilage and a fluid-filled ...click here to read more

AFib with RVR is a medical term associated with arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats. While some people with arrhythmias don’t experience symptoms, others who suffer from atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response (RVR) do have symptoms. RVR occurs when the ventricles, which are the lower chambers of the heart, beat too fast. Atrial fibrillation or AFib ...click here to read more

Dementia is a progressive condition usually affecting older adults. The early stages of dementia are characterized by mild cognitive impairment, meaning that repeated testing for changes in cognitive function is the only way to assess the progress of the condition and determine its diagnosis. A new study has found, however, that repeated cognitive testing can ...click here to read more

The term lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) refers to storage, voiding, and post-void dribbling. Not only do LUTS affect a man’s quality of life, but they can also signal a more serious health concern. Being able to spot these symptoms can help reduce the risk of any lower urinary tract complications. Prevalence of LUTS A ...click here to read more

Wax build-up is a common ailment that can lead to discomfort, pressure, and temporary hearing loss. Earwax is produced deep in the ear and makes its way outward. For most people, earwax is not bothersome as it will remove itself. In other cases, it can lead to a blockage. We often stick cotton swabs or ...click here to read more