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- Healthy living tips after 60 - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2016 from Victor MarchioneGrowing older in America isn’t what it used to be. For aging baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964 during the post-Second World War baby boom, they’re working into their late 60s and 70s – long past the customary retirement age. The question is: What does this mean for boomer health ...
Views: 940 - Diabetes and eye disease: How diabetes affects vision and eye health - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2016 from Victor MarchioneOne of the complications associated with diabetes is eye disease. Diabetes can wreak havoc on your vision and eye health, in some cases leading to vision loss. If you have diabetes, it’s important that you keep your condition well managed. If you don’t, you should take the necessary preventative ...
Views: 723 - IBS diet: What to eat, What not to - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2016 from Victor MarchioneIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients can better manage their symptoms with an IBS-specific diet. IBS symptoms are often triggered by food, so sticking to an IBS diet can reduce severity and flare-ups. Unlike the case of a gluten-free diet and celiac disease, an IBS diet is not a ...
Views: 690 - The Different Types of Dementia - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThe most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, but it is definitely not the only one. Below you will find a quick reference guide to the common types of dementia. Types of dementia Alzheimer’s disease: Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, and close to 5.1 million ...
Views: 716 - Menopause lowers good cholesterol (HDL) protection, raises atherosclerosis risk - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMenopause lowers high density lipoprotein (HDL) protection, increasing the risk of atherosclerosis in women. Atherosclerosis is the narrowing and hardening of the arteries as plaque builds up along their walls. Atherosclerosis can lead to coronary heart disease – responsible for one in three ...
Views: 615 - Excessive alcohol consumption affects eyesight and vision - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneShort-term effects of alcohol can impair and alter vision, but excessive alcohol can greatly impact eyesight and vision, leading to a condition referred to as toxic amblyopia. Aside from alcohol’s effects on vision and eyes, it has been long known that excessive alcohol can have lasting ...
Views: 539 - High cholesterol levels linked to tendon injury and pain risk - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneChronic low inflammation prompted by high cholesterol levels has been linked to tendon abnormalities and pain. Tendons are what connect muscles and bones within the body. Stress is put onto tendons from obesity, fat distribution and overuse, either through exercise or work. Researchers suggest ...
Views: 651 - Quick fix for your vision problem - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneTears give you good vision, protect your eyes from irritants and keep them healthy. Crying your eyes out can actually be good. Dry eyes on the other hand, make it more difficult to perform some activities, can cause damage to your corneas and decrease your vision. While dry eyes may not sound ...
Views: 522 - Atherosclerosis risk for ischemic colitis (inflammation of colon) and bowel disease - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAtherosclerosis raises the risk for ischemic colitis (inflammation of the colon) and bowel disease. Atherosclerosis is a condition where the lining of the arteries becomes thickened with plaque build-up. This can cause the arteries to narrow, thus reducing blood flow. Atherosclerosis is a large ...
Views: 580 - Hypercholesterolemia or High LDL cholesterol, symptoms, causes and treatment - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneCholesterol is a growing concern as we continue to age. In our younger years we didn’t think twice about it. But now that we’re older we’ve become more mindful of maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. But what’s with the hype surrounding cholesterol? We know that our bodies naturally ...
Views: 518 - These 5 foods help cleanse your colon - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneI’m sure you’ve heard about the rise of cleansing. Whether it is for your liver or your whole body, it’s the concept of ridding the body of toxins in order for it to work more efficiently. Many of us run out to stores and spend hundreds of dollars on cleanses in order to feel refreshed… But you ...
Views: 929 - Colon cleanse can cause serious side effects including cramping, renal failure, and death - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA colon cleanse is similar to an enema, but uses more water. By inserting a tube into the rectum, nearly 20 gallons of fluid is used to cleanse the colon. The fluid solution may contain probiotics or herbs to help with the cleansing. The fluid, along with the waste, is then released by a regular ...
Views: 507 - Sleep paralysis, Halloween myths and the truth about hallucinations, visions and lucid dreaming - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThere are a lot of unknowns and speculations when it comes to sleep paralysis, Halloween myths, hallucinations, visions and lucid dreaming. Much of it seems like old wives’ tales, but how do you distinguish between what is real and what is simply a myth? When it comes to sleep paralysis there ...
Views: 641 - 4 solutions for failing vision - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneIt’s easy for us to blame just about everything on aging – age means more wrinkles, age means frail bones, and age is stealing our hearing abilities. Sure, getting older has many downsides and is a large contributor to changes in the body, but other factors can contribute to changes as well. We ...
Views: 494 - Is your cholesterol affecting your memory? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWhen cholesterol is discussed we often think about the heart, heart disease and even stroke, but memory and cognitive function don’t generally cross our minds, although they should. New research from Heidelberg University in Germany found that having high cholesterol can negatively affect memory ...
Views: 480 - 5 things you need to know about your cholesterol - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneCholesterol comes in two forms: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). LDL is the type we generally refer to as “bad” and HDL is the “good” kind. But what makes cholesterol good or bad? Well, LDL can actually stick to the walls of your arteries making blood flow ...
Views: 503 - Diverticulitis diet: Foods to eat and foods to avoid - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2016 from Victor MarchioneDiverticulitis is a condition characterized by inflamed or ruptured diverticula, which are bulging sacs in the lining of the large intestine. Picking the right foods to eat and steering clear of certain foods to avoid is important for effective management of diverticulitis symptoms. Mild ...
Views: 1120 - Ulcerative colitis vs. diverticulitis: Causes, symptoms, risk factors, and complications - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2016 from Victor MarchioneUlcerative colitis and diverticulitis are two conditions affecting the colon and gastrointestinal system. Nonetheless, their origins, symptoms, and treatments are quite different. The CDC estimated that one to 1.3 million Americans are affected by IBD. Generally, ulcerative colitis is more ...
Views: 619 - Overactive bladder management using vacations and retreats - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWho doesn’t love to get away? Taking a break from our busy lives for some fun and relaxation can really improve our overall health. Unfortunately, though, an overactive bladder (OAB) may stand in the way of you and your vacation hotspot – up until now at least. Group therapy and meeting with ...
Views: 737 - Pulsatile tinnitus: Coping with ear ringing similar to heartbeat in ear - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2016 from Victor MarchioneUnlike regular tinnitus, which is ear ringing, pulsatile tinnitus can feel like a heartbeat in the ear. Pulsatile tinnitus is a rhythmic noise in the heart, which sounds similar to a heartbeat. If you were to check your heartbeat while experiencing pulsatile tinnitus, you would uncover that both ...
Views: 1064 - Surprising food helps improve vision - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2016 from Victor MarchioneYou probably heard that if you want to improve your vision you should eat carrots, but a new study has shown that bananas are beneficial for your vision, too. Fruits in general can provide disease-fighting properties and should be part of your healthy eating routine – an apple a day keeps the ...
Views: 906 - Zika virus causes vision problems in babies - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2016 from Victor MarchioneZika virus has now been linked to vision problems in babies. Zika virus is already associated with microcephaly, which is a birth defect that causes abnormally small heads and brains in babies. Research has found that one-third of Brazilian babies with microcephaly also have vision problems as ...
Views: 425 - Foods to avoid if you suffer from bladder leaks - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2016 from Victor MarchioneRoughly 25 million American adults suffer from some form of urinary incontinence, with up to 80 percent of them being women. Specifically, one in four women over the age of 18 experience involuntary bladder leaks. If you suffer from a leaky bladder, did you know that what you eat could be ...
Views: 526 - Overactive bladder causes, treatments, and home remedies - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2016 from Victor MarchioneOveractive bladder, or OAB, affects about 15 percent of the North American population. People who have OAB find themselves using the bathroom eight or more times a day and can even have urge incontinence – involuntary loss of urine. Although it may appear that the older we get, the odds of us ...
Views: 517 - The best way to eat to lower cholesterol - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Victor MarchioneDid you know that 28 percent of Americans over the age of 40 are taking cholesterol-lowering medication (statins)? With numbers so high, it’s clear that cholesterol is indeed a pressing issue. Although statins can go a long way to reduce cholesterol, they could perform way better if patients ...
Views: 524 - Yummy foods that won’t increase your cholesterol - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAre you avoiding eggs, cheese, and butter because your doctor said you have high cholesterol? Well, we have some good news for you, which may allow you to go back to eating your favorite foods once again. The new findings carefully analyzed the original study from the 1970s and found valuable ...
Views: 440 - Mucus in throat causes, symptoms, and natural home remedies - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThroat mucus, or phlegm, can be a result of allergies or a sore throat, but there are numerous reasons for throat mucus, revealing what is going on inside your body. Even when you are healthy, your body is constantly producing mucus – in fact, up to 1.5 liters a day. Most of the time, this mucus ...
Views: 792 - Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) associated with chronic narcotic use: Study - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2016 from Victor MarchioneInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with the chronic use of narcotics in child patients. Lead author Jessie P. Buckley said, “Chronic narcotic use is common in pediatric IBD patients, particularly among those with anxiety and depression. Describing the characteristics of children with ...
Views: 479 - The Healthy Truth: Pokemon Go is the newest exercise craze - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2016 from Victor MarchioneDear Friend, If you haven’t heard about Pokemon Go, then you must be living in complete isolation – it’s EVERYWHERE! Pokemon Go took the world of gaming by storm a few weeks ago, and it seems like everyone just can’t get enough. Let me give you a quick synopsis: Pokemon Go is an app that ...
Views: 480 - Stomach pain after eating – causes and home remedies - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2016 from Victor MarchioneNothing is worse than enjoying a meal that is immediately followed up by stomach pains. Stomach pains after eating can be a nuisance, especially if you don’t know the underlying cause. There are numerous causes for stomach pains after eating, and many of them require a simple solution. It’s ...
Views: 682 - Early menopause associated with milder rheumatoid arthritis: Study - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2016 from Victor MarchioneRheumatoid arthritis was found to take on a milder form in women who experience earlier menopause, according to research. The study involved 134 rheumatoid arthritis cases identified by four local and national registers that were part of the community-based health survey. For the study, ...
Views: 439 - Multiple sclerosis risk higher in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes: Study - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMultiple sclerosis (MS) risk is higher in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes, according to research. Susanne Bechtold, M.D., a pediatric endocrinologist and diabetologist at Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich, Germany, wrote, “Type 1 diabetes and [multiple sclerosis] are ...
Views: 627 - Nausea after eating: Causes and treatment - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2016 from Victor MarchioneNausea after eating and stomach pain can occur for numerous reasons. Identifying those causes can help you minimize the discomfort you experience after a meal. Nausea after eating can range from mild and temporary to severe and even chronic. In some cases, nausea after a meal can signal a ...
Views: 606 - Peptic ulcer (stomach ulcer) causes, symptoms, diet, and treatment - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2016 from Victor MarchionePeptic ulcer (stomach ulcer) is an open sore in the lining of the stomach, lower esophagus, or small intestine, typically resulting from inflammation caused by bacteria or erosion caused by stomach acid. There are three types of peptic ulcers: gastric, esophageal, and duodenal. The different ...
Views: 582 - Is acute bronchitis contagious? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAcute bronchitis is a temporary form of bronchitis caused by a virus – which means it cannot be treated with antibiotics. If you’re wondering if acute bronchitis is contagious, the answer is yes. Similar to influenza, acute bronchitis is transmitted person-to-person by droplets that are ...
Views: 564 - Clonus in involuntary muscle spasms, causes, tests, and treatment - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneClonus is a condition that results in involuntary muscle spasms and most commonly affects the muscles at the end of a limb. Clonus can be a condition in itself, or it can be a symptom of another condition. Clonus mainly affects the knees, ankles, upper and lower arm muscles, and the jaw. ...
Views: 724 - Fibromyalgia Pain Types, Treatments, and Home Remedies - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2016 from Victor MarchioneFibromyalgia pain is different from the regular aches and pains that all of us experience from time to time. If you have fibromyalgia you ache all over. While this condition is life lasting, there are ways to treat the symptoms to bring some level of relief. Fibromyalgia sufferers often have ...
Views: 897 - Is bronchitis contagious? Types and symptoms of bronchitis - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2016 from Victor MarchioneBronchitis or inflammation of the bronchi, which carry air to the lungs, is a common condition, so people wonder, is bronchitis contagious? The answer is not cut and dry – it really depends on the type of bronchitis. Bronchitis can be categorized as chronic or acute. Acute bronchitis is ...
Views: 915 - Severe psoriasis can be completely cleared with a new drug: Studies - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2016 from Victor MarchionePsoriasis, a relatively common skin condition that causes patches of thick, red skin with silvery scales, can be found on various parts of the body. For many people it can be mild, but others experience severe psoriasis, which can cause a great deal of stress and self-confidence problems. Now, ...
Views: 510 - Psoriatic arthritis vs. rheumatoid arthritis, differences in symptoms, causes, and treatments - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWhich is worse: Rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are inflammatory conditions that cause joint pain and stiffness. The primary difference is the presence of a rash in psoriatic arthritis. The many similarities between the conditions make ...
Views: 640 - Irritable bowel syndrome, musculoskeletal pain, pelvic pain, and dry eye disease may have hereditary links: Study - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Victor MarchioneIrritable bowel syndrome, musculoskeletal pain, pelvic pain, and dry eye disease may have hereditary links, according to research. The researchers looked at identical and non-identical twins to conduct their study. Chronic pain syndromes (CPS) can greatly impact a person’s life. ...
Views: 879 - Children biting nails, sucking thumb may be less likely to develop allergies - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Victor MarchioneChildren biting nails, sucking thumb may be less likely to develop allergiesAccording to a new study recently published in the Journal of Pediatrics, children who suck their thumbs or bite their nails in early childhood and long after preschool age may be less likely to develop allergies into ...
Views: 853(1 vote) - Fibromyalgia associated with coronary heart disease and stroke risk: Study - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Victor MarchioneFibromyalgia is associated with the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke, according to research. The researchers arrived at this conclusion by comparing fibromyalgia patients to individuals without the condition. In fibromyalgia – a chronic disorder characterized by widespread ...
Views: 995 - Is pneumonia contagious when on antibiotics? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWe know that pneumonia is contagious, but is it still contagious when you are on antibiotics? Before we answer that question, let’s first explore how long pneumonia is contagious for. When beginning antibiotic treatment for pneumonia, patients may typically observe improvements in health ...
Views: 530 - Simple trick to ease joint pain - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2016 from Victor MarchioneKnee osteoarthritis, the leading cause of pain and disability for seniors, is a condition in which the cartilage between the bones – the cushion – slowly wears away, allowing the bones to rub together. There is currently no cure for knee osteoarthritis, but there are medicationsand therapeutic ...
Views: 630 - Many popular sunscreens don’t meet safety standards - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2016 from Victor MarchioneResearchers examined 65 popular sunscreens and found at least 40 percent of them do not meet basic safety standards. Based on the product label review, they found that many of the sunscreens lacked the minimal resistance to water and sweat recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology ...
Views: 967 - TV ads influence children’s eating habits - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThe recent review based on 29 studies involving over 6,000 children concluded that children are, in fact, heavily influenced by the TV ads they see on fast food and junk food. The research uncovered that children are more likely to eat unhealthy foods after they’ve seen a related TV ad. Those ...
Views: 758 - Men at greater risk for cardiac arrest: Study - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMen are at a greater risk for cardiac arrest, compared to women. At least one in nine men will experience cardiac arrest before the age of 70, compared to one in 30 women. At the age of 45, men have an 11 percent higher lifetime risk of cardiac arrest, compared to only a three percent seen in ...
Views: 788 - Common cold vs. flu (influenza), differences in symptoms, transmission, and treatment - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2016 from Victor MarchioneDistinguishing between the common cold and the flu (influenza) may be quite different as they do share many similar traits. Furthermore, a person can experience both a cold and the flu simultaneously, which can make diagnosis even more difficult. The best way to decipher between the common cold ...
Views: 704(1 vote) - Autism, schizophrenia, ADHD, and bipolar disorder risk in kids may be linked to older dads: Study - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAutism, schizophrenia, ADHD, and bipolar disorder risk in kids may be linked to older dads, according to research. American and Swedish researchers analyzed data from over 2.6 million Swedes. Men who fathered children after the age of 24 faced higher risks of having children with psychiatric ...
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