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Cardiac tamponade (pericardial tamponade) is a serious medical condition in which blood or fluid fills the space between the heart and the sac surrounding it. This is associated with extreme pressure placed on the heart, preventing the ventricles from expanding fully, which means your heart cannot function properly. As a result, the heart cannot pump ...click here to read more

Doctors are warning that attempts to remove earwax on your own may be dangerous for hearing. Produced for cleaning and protecting the ears, earwax collects dirt, dust, and other matter so that it doesn’t continue into the ear and result in damage. Dr. Seth Schwartz of the American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck ...click here to read more

Taking care of your joint health should be a priority, especially when you hear about the millions of people living with arthritis. Arthritis is really a term used to describe a lot of joint pain or joint diseases. There are in fact over 100 different types of arthritis and related conditions. What people need to ...click here to read more

Welcome back, friends! I hope you enjoyed your holidays and that you (somewhat) stuck to your diet. If you didn’t, don’t feel too bad about it. Overeating and failure to make the right food choices are often unavoidable during the holidays. I can admit myself that healthy choices weren’t always made. Now that it’s the ...click here to read more

Consuming healthy snacks can better help manage diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) suggests that avoiding the vending machine is also a wise decision when living with diabetes. There are numerous snacks that can boost energy all the while being low in fat, sugar, and salt which diabetics can enjoy. Choosing healthy snacks and monitoring ...click here to read more

It is not uncommon for people to experience joint pain when the cold winter weather sets in, especially if a person suffers from arthritis, but why does this happen and how can we deal with it? Rheumatologists say there are ways to ease the suffering from wintertime joint pain by following simple tips. While scientists ...click here to read more

You may find that your joint pain worsens in the winter months. As the dropping temperatures chill your bones, your joints feel achy and stiffer. Wintertime joint pain can make the cold months far worse, and if you already aren’t keen on the season, you probably dread it once your joint pain starts acting up. ...click here to read more

Wintertime beverages are intended to keep you warm and cozy, but did you know some of them can keep your heart healthy, too? Just like there are heart-healthy foods, some beverages are just great for your heart. So when you’re deciding on a drink this winter, opt for one of the five listed below. 5 ...click here to read more

Cured meat may aggravate asthma, according to research findings. The researchers found that regular consumption of cured meats may aggravate asthma. The researchers looked at nearly 1,000 people with respiratory disease and found that the more cured meat one consumed the higher the risk of worsening asthma symptoms – 76 percent higher, to be precise. ...click here to read more

Even if your stomach doesn’t hurt and your bowels are regular, you may have a digestive issue. The challenge here is, you don’t necessarily have to look into your digestive system to spot an underlying problem. This is because stomach and digestive ailments can manifest in other ways, so you could be overlooking symptoms that ...click here to read more

Chronic kidney disease patients can live longer with a healthy diet. The researchers analyzed seven studies that included over 15,000 chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. The researchers wanted to evaluate the impact of a healthy diet – fruits, vegetables, fish, legumes, whole grains – on CKD (if any). In six of the studies, a healthy ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, It’s that time of the year when we reflect on the past twelve months – but also look forward to the New Year. In 2016, I began my journey of sharing with you my insights on health and so far I’ve been having a blast! I have shared stories from my life to ...click here to read more

In osteoporosis prevention, diet plays a crucial role – along with exercise. While growing up you probably didn’t think too much about eating foods that could prevent osteoporosis. Sure, you enjoyed dairy products, but you’d be the first to agree, it had more to do with taste, than to promote bone health. Now that you’re ...click here to read more

Ringing in the ears is a hearing condition in which a patient hears constant ringing, buzzing, or humming even when no sound is present. For some, tinnitus may only be noticeable at night or in quiet environments, as the ringing isn’t as noticeable when the noise is present. Because of this constant ringing, tinnitus can ...click here to read more