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Peripheral Neuropathy is a condition of the nerves. Often developing in the hands or feet (peripheral refers to the exterior or extremities) but can develop in other areas of the body as well. The pain this condition causes, stems from false signals being sent to the brain from damaged or...
High blood pressure is a multifaceted condition that affects a significant amount of the population. The NIH estimates that around 31% of the global population suffers from high blood pressure, which is a staggering 1.3 billion people! If high blood pressure develops into a chronic condition, you could be at an increased...
Osteoporosis has a literal translation, meaning bones with holes. This condition begins to set in when the body is deficient in minerals like calcium and cannot keep up with the demand for replacing cells to maintain strong and healthy bones. This condition is degenerative and will worsen over time unless...
The heart is often associated as being the source of emotions, but we sometimes forget just how important your heart is. Ensuring its proper and efficient function can have incredible benefits all throughout the body. Conversely, progressive heart disease can have profoundly damaging effects on your health, heavily affecting your...
Obesity and weight gain are one of the most widespread health concerns facing the United States with the National Institute of Health reporting trends from 2016 stating 36.5% of men and 40.8% of women being categorized as obese. Being overweight has implications that go beyond visual appearance and can be incredibly damaging...
Are you suffering from knee pain and think you might be developing knee arthritis? Otherwise known as knee osteoarthritis, it is one of the most prevalent forms of arthritis. Your knees are one of the body’s largest and most mobile joints. Pair that with the fact that you subject your...
The flu is much closer to you and your home than you may think. While most of the recommendations for prevention should be practiced throughout the year, it’s more important right now to follow these steps to prevent sickness for not only you and your family, but numerous others. Try...
What you need to know about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is a lot, and it could save your life. Let’s Start with Some Facts and Stats More than 100 million adults in the US are living with diabetes or prediabetes according to a report from the CDC. 30.3 million Americans have diabetes,...