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When I was 35 years old, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. At first, I was stunned. I was only 20 pounds overweight, I was relatively young, and my diet wasn’t extremely unhealthy. However, my doctor explained that even moderately unhealthy lifestyle choices can affect the body in a variety of ways. For example, […]
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We all experience stress, and while some stress, known as ‘eustress,’ can help us stay focused on important tasks, the cumulative stress from daily activities can take a toll on our well-being. Physically, stress can manifest as headaches, upset stomach, and sleep problems. Mentally, it can lead to anxiety, sadness, and behavioral issues, among other
The calf muscles are located at the back of the lower leg and consist of two groups: the gastrocnemius, which originates above the knee joint, and the soleus, which originates below the knee joint. Both groups connect to the knee bone through the Achilles tendon. When these muscles are stretched beyond their natural limit, it
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Malignant mesothelioma has long been considered a disease of men. This is due in large part to the fact that the disease affects men up to four times more often than women. Additionally, because the disease has such a long incubation period – sometimes as long as forty years – it is also primarily a
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Most people think of malignant mesothelioma as a type of cancer that affects the lungs. While this is true, the lungs aren’t the only organs affected. In fact, it’s possible for malignant mesothelioma tumors to appear in other parts of the body, including the abdominal cavity and the testicles. This is due in large part
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Depression has not always been an illness that was easy to talk about, and to this day it still comes with some stigma. Statistics on depression via the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) show that around 9 percent of adults in the U.S. suffer from depression in some form. 3 percent of American adults have
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Wouldn’t it be nice if you could have a massage done by a professional on the weekly basis? As comforting as that might sound, the truth is that for many of us, periodic messages may not always fit into our schedule (or budgets). There are so many health benefits to receiving a massage, that it’s
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Every year it’s the same: people start getting sick and suddenly all of the witch doctors come out. People at the office swear by things like rubbing mentholadum on your feet at night, drinking only certain types of tea, eating lots of onions and garlic and whatever the latest over the counter “miracle drug” might
Dermatologists commonly employ a treatment for facial wrinkles that may also offer relief to individuals plagued by migraines, according to findings presented by a UCSF researcher. Dr. Richard Glogau, a professor of dermatology at UCSF, shared his observations at the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery meeting, held from November 2 to 5. In his case
Throughout history, the definition, diagnosis and treatment of premenstrual tension (PMT), also known as premenstrual syndrome (PMS), has been rocky to say the least. Despite impressive sounding scientific reports into PMT, the studies are, more often than not, vague and amorphous, and based on little more than anecdotal evidence. This has led Professor Jane Ussher,
