Gout Risk May Increase with Obesity, Hypertension, and Diuretic Use
Gout is a form of arthritis caused by excess uric acid in the bloodstream. It affects 2.5 percent of all adults in the U.K. The symptoms...
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Mediterranean Diet Reduces Hip Bone Loss in Osteoporosis Patients
A new study from the University of East Anglia has found that eating a Mediterranean style diet could reduce bone density loss in patients with osteoporosis....
Frozen Shoulder (Periarthritis) Treatment: Exercises and Home Remedies
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) has defined frozen shoulder (periarthritis or adhesive capsulitis) as a condition characterized by a progressive limitation of active and...
7 Reasons to Do Tai Chi
Tai chi is an ancient form of exercise originating in China. Unlike other types of exercises, tai chi is low-impact and has been found to have...
Type 2 Diabetes Related Obesity May Be Prevented by Adjusting Meal Timings: Study
Obesity is a very serious medical concern, often causing life-threatening complications of type 2 diabetes. A new study has emerged that examines participants with type 2...
Reduce Your Risk of 3 Serious Health Problems by Changing This One Habit
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...
5 Springtime Foods You Should Be Eating
It’s always best to eat foods when they’re in season because that’s when they’re at their prime, and fewer chemicals are used to harvest them. Spring...
Gallstones (Cholelithiasis): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Fluid in the gallbladder that hardens is known as gallstones. Your gallbladder is responsible for holding bile, which is slowly released into the small intestine to...
Do This One Thing for a Healthy Heart and Brain
With temperatures on the rise and the grass looking greener, it’s the perfect time of year to head outdoors. Not only to see spring in bloom...
Does Your Body Need Spring Cleaning?
With better weather ahead, many of us take part in spring cleaning. We open the windows and doors to freshen up our living spaces. This concept...