Can cataracts be prevented?
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Other signs of cataracts can be when outdoors, the sun or an indoor lamp seem too bright or glaring. Night driving can be affected as oncoming headlights causing more glare than before.
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Tips to preserve the health of your knees
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As we age, the bones in our knees will suffer from overall wear and tear as a result of many factors:
Read MoreImportant facts on urinary tract infections in the elderly
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To avoid serious complications, at the first sign of a UTI in an elderly person, they should see a doctor right away. If UTIs are caught early, a simple course of antibiotics typically clears up the infection in no time.
Never ignore diabetic foot ulcers
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Diabetic foot ulcers are red sores that can occur most often on the pad or ball of the foot or the bottom of the big toe.
Read MoreReduce urinary problems by regaining bladder control
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Few people want to talk about incontinence or urinary problems. Yet, according to the National Association for Continence, over 25 million people in the U. S. struggle with bladder control
Understanding hypotension or low blood pressure
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If you had to choose between having low blood pressure or high blood pressure, most of us would probably choose the first.
Read MoreCommon potential causes of chest pain
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Even though the pain could be indicating such an event, there are also several others indicators of what it could be.
Read MoreCaregivers: Prevent burnout by taking care of yourself
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The position of being a caregiver is both rewarding but quite challenging. The responsibility of caring for someone depending on you for their well-being can take a toll on even the most dedicated caregiver out there.
Read MoreSensible tips to prevent gallstones
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You can possibly reduce your risk of developing gallstones by making some dietary changes. Here is what you can do:
Read MoreVitamin K’s potential for slowing progression of osteoarthritis
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This is why new studies are showing promise in possible dietary interventions in which vitamin K appears to be the leading nutritional star.
Top 5 fascinating facts about your heart
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Your heart is considered so special that love songs croon about it while poems eloquently express how our hearts can be filled with joy or sorrow. No matter how you feel about it, you can’t live without it.
Simple strategies protecting your voice as you age
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Just like we protect our eyes from damaging sun rays by wearing sunglasses, our voice deserves protection too.
Read MoreThyroid storm – what you should know
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Many of us may have no clue of a potentially life-threatening condition that may occur if hyperthyroidism is left untreated or undertreated.
Read More8 interesting facts about your liver
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Day and night, this second largest organ and the largest internal organ (our skin is the largest organ of the human body), is a virtual factory performing more than 500 vital functions that have been identified some of which include the following:
Read MoreTips training your bladder preventing urinary incontinence
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Many of these issues stem from urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence is fairly common as it affects about 25 million Americans breaking down to about 75% women and 25% men.
Read More7 things your nails are saying about your health
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Our nails are collections of dead cells that grow from a root called the matrix hidden just beneath your cuticle, the lighter crescent shaped area at the base.
Read MoreLearning to live well with spinal stenosis
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Have you ever found yourself experiencing lower back or leg pain when walking or when standing up tall? Do you find that your back pain feels better if you lean forward on a shopping cart, your kitchen counter, or when sitting?
Read MoreBeat spring allergies with simple solutions
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It won’t take long before vegetation will be in full bloom resulting in itchy, watery eyes, a runny nose, sneezing, and coughing that can begin as early as February and can last until early summer.
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