Senior Health

You may have tried Boswellia serrata extract if you suffer from arthritis or a repetitive motion injury. The extract boosts blood flow to joints and prevents additional tissue breakdown. It’s also used to treat ulcerative colitis, with early research indicating…
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, arthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, is the most common cause of disability in America, and hip arthritis is one of the most common types. Hip arthritis is caused by the…
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With the increasing incidence of obesity and the resulting diabetes and cardiovascular affects, at-home blood pressure monitors are becoming popular. Active and healthy adults can also benefit from periodical blood pressure measuring as increased blood pressure can be due to…
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High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can contribute to heart attacks, strokes, vision problems and kidney damage. According to the American Heart Association (AMA), a blood pressure reading of above 140/90 is too high. Along with adding regular exercise…
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Overview According to the American Heart Association (AHA), 5.7 million people in America have heart failure, a serious chronic condition. A healthy diet is one way to alleviate symptoms and slow the progression of heart failure. The AHA also recommends…
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Overview High blood pressure puts people at risk for serious cardiovascular problems including a heart attack. While less common, some people have blood pressure that is too low. This can result in dizziness, fainting, blurred vision and nausea, according to…
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Overview Global warming refers to the increase in the Earth’s average temperature that is leading to climate change. The main cause of global warming is carbon dioxide emissions, which are caused by the burning of fossil fuels. These fossil fuels…
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Rheumatic heart disease encompasses a variety of heart abnormalities, the most of common of which is a damaged heart valve. Rheumatic heart disease is caused by a bacterial infection that travels to the heart. If the infection is not treated…
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Mental illness is a disease or condition that affects the brain and influences the way a person thinks, feels, behaves or interacts with others. Although there may be several contributing factors and the exact cause might not be known, mental…
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According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th edition, otherwise known as the DSM, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects up to 7 percent of school-age children. ADHD diagnoses are divided into an inattentive type, a hyperactive type and a combination…
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Proposing marriage can be a nerve-racking experience. You want it to be romantic and original, but you’re not quite sure what you should do. Remember that romance lies in the eye of the beholder. The most romantic proposals are thoughtful…
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From the St. Lawrence River in Canada to the St. John’s River in Florida, the striped bass is one native fish species that continues to thrive because of careful marine planning and fishery preservation programs. The warm weather of late…
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Fishing for species of bass can provide the most fun in freshwater fishing. All species of bass, including smallmouths, largemouths, striped, rock and blacks, are intelligent creatures that will make fishing a real challenge. Bass, regardless of their size, are…
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The heart pumps blood into the blood vessels which carry the blood throughout the body. Medline Plus defines blood pressure as a measurement of the force or pressure of blood pushing against blood vessel walls. An increase in blood pressure,…
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People have been using hawthorn berries since the first century to treat heart problems that range from irregular heartbeat to heart failure. In Europe, hawthorn berry extract is still used therapeutically for mild congestive heart failure. Today, the leaves and…
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Overview Every pregnant woman should gain some weight during pregnancy. The baby, placenta, amniotic fluid and normal maternal fat stores are the reasons for this weight gain. If you were a normal body weight when you got pregnant, you should…
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You can create healthy meals without breaking the bank by choosing less-expensive proteins and varying your cooking techniques. Complete low-cost menus, healthy from start to finish, are easy to create following a few simple guidelines. Add more fruits, vegetables and…
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Inversion therapy is a fancy name for hanging upside down. If you have chronic back pain, you might have tried inversion therapy—being strapped to an inversion table and positioned with your head near the floor—to take pressure off the disks…
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Trihexyphenidyl is a prescribed medication that is used to treat Parkinson’s disease. In addition, this medication may be prescribed to treat medical condition that have Parkinson-like symptoms, including tremors, irregular shuffling pain and slowing of movement. Drugs.com states that trihexyphenidyl…
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A drop in blood pressure can cause dizziness, rapid or slow heart rate, and fainting. Lower blood pressure can happen for a variety of reasons. It may occur suddenly or over time from a chronic illness. A drop in blood…
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Overview Having high blood pressure can be a dangerous medical condition, especially if it stays high. As you get older it is important to monitor your blood pressure regularly. As people age or gain weight, their blood pressure can climb…
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Overview Caffeine, a stimulant drug, occurs naturally in coffee beans and cocoa beans and products made from them. Coffee generally contains more caffeine than chocolate, and even decaffeinated coffee contains small amounts of caffeine. In the U.S., food processors do…
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More than one-third of U.S. children are overweight or obese, according to the American Heart Association. If you want your children to eat healthy when dining out, the secret is not tofu and sprouts. Children like to eat familiar foods,…
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Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disorder that is caused by buildups of toxic protein within the brain. These buildups, called plaques, cause nerve cell death and ultimately lead to dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disorder that leads to memory loss,…
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Overview A native of the sandy, arid hills of India, the Boswellia serrata tree is the source of a gum resin that has been in use in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries as a treatment for arthritis, diarrhea and pulmonary disease….
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Overview Diagnoses of mental illness in the United States are based on criteria set forth by the American Psychiatric Association in the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.” According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately one in…
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Moisturizing your skin is a crucial step to having healthy skin. It’s important to find a formula that works with your skin’s composition to keep it hydrated. Maintaining your skin with a moisturizer not only prevents dry skin, but can…
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Overview Tea-drinking has been an important part of Chinese culture for centuries. When you drink a Chinese tea, you value the color, smell and taste of the tea as it brews and as you drink it. Chinese teas can have…
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Inversion therapy is a form of treatment designed to alleviate back pain. In inversion therapy, you either hang yourself upside down or lie down on a table that raises your feet and lowers your head. Although some people can get…
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Lisinopril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that is used to treat high blood pressure, or hypertension, states the Mayo Clinic. An ACE inhibitor works by reducing chemical substances that cause blood vessel constriction, and thus, an increase in…
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