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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

Many of us have the intention of eating healthy, which is an important part of supporting good health. Yet, without knowing, we are secretly sabotaging our healthy diet. Even with small mistakes, it’s enough to not see the results you’re looking for. You think healthy eating would be easy since many companies promote “low fat,” ...click here to read more

There’s a silent health epidemic sweeping the nation and even though it’s preventable, cases continue to rise. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) cases are on the rise and primarily because when people think of liver disease, they think of alcohol. But a fatty liver is equally as dangerous. NAFLD if left untreated can lead to ...click here to read more

Lying in bed wide awake is no fun for anybody, especially when we have a full day the next morning. Often, when we don’t get a restful night’s sleep and we feel grumpy and restless the next day. Besides restlessness, people who suffer from insomnia are much more likely to experience health problems such as ...click here to read more

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a form of arthritis that affects the spine. The condition has previously been associated with serious comorbidities. In fact, it has been found in a new study that patients with the condition are much more likely to suffer from these other medical problems than people of the same sex and age, ...click here to read more

Branch retinal artery occlusion, or BRAO, is a common disorder of a branch of the central retinal artery that leads to ischemia in the retina. While some people with branch retinal artery occlusion don’t experience symptoms, others do. There are a number of different causes of BRAO. Branch retinal artery occlusion has two subtypes: permanent ...click here to read more

Researchers at the University of Nottingham and King’s College London recently published a new study that found a relationship between bacteria in the gut and cardiovascular disease. This is not an unprecedented finding, as more evidence is being released connecting the gut microbiome to health conditions. This includes metabolic and immune disorders, diabetes, obesity, and ...click here to read more

Everyone has their own way to deal with this stress, like going for a walk, meditating, or eating. Eating often becomes comforting through times of high stress, but this is not the best coping mechanism. When we’re put under stress, our bodies release hormones to cope, often called the “fight-or-flight” response. This refers to sticking through ...click here to read more

Depression and anxiety are national health issues that affect a large percentage of the population. Recent research has shown that those who suffer from obesity may be more likely to experience depression and anxiety. The new study was performed by researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center and found that bacteria in the gut microbiome can cause ...click here to read more

Erectile dysfunction is estimated to affect nearly 20 percent of adult men over the age of 20. The condition is characterized by the inability to maintain an erection for the length of time required to achieve sexual satisfaction. A new study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation has found that men with erectile dysfunction ...click here to read more

A new study has shown that patients with diabetes and prediabetes who have lower sleep efficiency than the general population also suffer from lower cognitive function. Research on this topic is not entirely new, and this study adds to the previous studies that have shown that sleep disturbances can relate to lower cognitive function in ...click here to read more

Gout is a form of arthritis that affects the joints, caused by excess levels of uric acid in the bloodstream, which eventually form uric acid crystals in the joints. Previous research has linked gout to an increased risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack). Although rates of heart attack have decreased slightly in recent decades, nearly ...click here to read more

As we age, our bodies stop functioning at the same level they used to. We experience aches and pains where there were none before and may notice a significant decrease in energy and stamina. The effects of aging can also take a toll on our brain health. For many, this means simply forgetting where we’ve ...click here to read more

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) rates are on the rise in the global population. The condition is said to affect nearly ten percent of the population over the age of 30, but this number nearly quadruples once the age of 65 is reached. As a result, it is believed that aging is a general risk factor ...click here to read more