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Having cloudy urine is not unusual and, in many cases, it is no reason for alarm. However, it just might be a sign of an underlying health condition. Healthy urine is clear and light yellow in color. Unhealthy urine can be cloudy, hazy, or milky looking. This can occur for a number of different reasons, ...click here to read more

Testosterone is the primary hormone needed in male libido, but it has also been linked to other health problems. Some studies have suggested that low testosterone in males is linked to depression and even diabetes. A more recent study has suggested that low testosterone may be tied to chronic disease. Lead author of the study ...click here to read more

At the age of 40, you’re at a much higher risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is the leading cause of vision loss in America. With age, the macula — located in the center of the retina — begins to deteriorate, which negatively affects your ability to see things clearly and can impair your ...click here to read more

Our body is connected in several different ways, so it shouldn’t be that surprising that your gut health could impact your joint pain. It is well known that obesity is linked to osteoarthritis — a type of arthritis categorized by “wear-and-tear” of the joints and cartilage. Osteoarthritis affects an estimated 31 million people and it’s ...click here to read more

Many diabetics are taking the medication metformin. The medication was approved over 60 years ago by the FDA to treat diabetes. It’s an effective medication because it helps to lower blood sugar that’s produced by the liver. Chinese researchers now suggest that metformin may help slow down the aging process and extend the lifespan of ...click here to read more

Senile purpura is a condition that impacts the elderly and is referred to in many different ways. For instance, some people know senile pupura as purpura senilis, skin hemorrhages, or as Bateman purpura. Senile purpura was first described by British dermatologist Thomas Bateman in 1818. Just what is senile purpura? Well, the simplest senile purpura ...click here to read more

What if we told you that you could reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease by simply changing one daily habit? You probably wouldn’t believe us, but one regular habit that many of us have has been linked to a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. So, what is this common habit ...click here to read more

High blood pressure is an extremely common but serious medical concern. It contributes to the strain placed on the cardiovascular system, which can lead to the development of heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, premature mortality, and disability. Each year, 9.4 million people die from complications related to high blood pressure. Risk factors for high blood ...click here to read more

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder experienced by women of reproductive age. While diet and lifestyle have been recommended to reverse the condition, essential oils for PCOS are becoming a go-to natural treatment. PCOS is a hormonal problem that leads to infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excessive male hormone levels. The ovaries are ...click here to read more

When it comes to memory loss, there are many risk factors including a head injury, poor nutrition, lack of sleep, older age, alcohol consumption, stroke, and other medical conditions. Now researchers are adding prolonged sitting to the list of factors that can increase the risk of memory loss. Prolonged sitting, so far, has been linked ...click here to read more

Vision loss may seem like something that occurs naturally when you age, but this isn’t always the case. There are many other contributing factors that can harm our vision — and controlling these issues can protect our vision even in our old age. You’re probably familiar with vision loss associated with diabetes, but there’s another ...click here to read more

We all know that having high cholesterol is bad. It can have a serious impact on the heart. However, cholesterol isn’t just the heart’s problem. In fact, high cholesterol can affect your health in many ways, which is why it’s important to ensure that your LDL levels (bad cholesterol) are in check. Our body actually requires ...click here to read more

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease has become a medical epidemic in North America. It’s the main cause of chronic liver disease in adults in the United States and affects nearly one-third of the adult population. In relation to several studies that demonstrated a connection between sarcopenia and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a new study has ...click here to read more

How are your stress levels? Are you at the point of pulling out your hair, or would you say you have it under control? It’s important to properly control your stress levels as it can take a very negative toll on your overall health. More specifically, it has been discovered that stress can contribute to ...click here to read more