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Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Most types of prostate cancer grow slowly… What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in a man’s prostate gland. The prostate gland is part of a man’s…
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Prescription Drug Abuse in the Elderly
Prescription abuse happens when people abuse medicines prescribed by a doctor. In the elderly, it can be hard to spot… Prescription drug abuse is when people misuse prescribed medicines. They may abuse their own medicine in a way that is not instructed by the doctor…
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Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Postpartum depression effects women after giving birth. It involves feelings of sadness, loneliness, worthlessness and restlessness that can last for… What is postpartum depression? Postpartum depression is a mental health illness that affects women after giving birth. For some women, it is normal to feel…
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Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited disease that affects the kidneys. It causes abnormal sacs of fluid (called cysts)… What is polycystic kidney disease? Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited disease that affects the kidneys. Inherited means it runs in families and is…
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Peripheral Arterial Disease and Claudication
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a problem with blood flow in the arteries, especially those in the legs. Claudication is… What is peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and claudication? Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a problem with blood flow in the arteries, especially those in the…
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Diabetic Nephropathy
Diabetic nephropathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the kidneys… What is diabetic nephropathy? Diabetic nephropathy is a complication of diabetes and affects the kidneys. In healthy kidneys, many tiny blood vessels filter waste products from your body. These blood vessels have holes that are…
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Do I Have COVID-19 or the Flu?
COVID-19 and the flu have many symptoms in common. It can be tricky to know which you have. But there… If you find yourself feeling under the weather with a fever, body aches, and other symptoms, you may wonder what’s making you feel so bad…
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Avoiding Burnout When You Have an Emotional Job
Some jobs are more stressful than others, but key strategies can help in every job… Not all jobs are created equal. Some jobs demand more physical labor. Other jobs take a greater emotional toll. For example, social workers, psychiatrists, pastors, and family therapists see and…
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Getting Fit Throughout Your Day
Get creative to find ways throughout your day to improve your fitness… We all lead busy lives. This can make it hard to find time to exercise. But you don’t need to carve out an hour of every day to get fit. There are plenty…
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After 40: Women’s Nutrition and Metabolism Needs
They say 40 is the new 30, thanks to healthier habits. Yet, women (like men) continue to struggle with weight… They say 40 is the new 30, thanks to healthier habits. Yet, women (like men) continue to struggle with weight and other medical concerns as…
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is done when a person isn’t breathing or their heart has stopped. It can save a… CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It’s an important lifesaving technique to use in emergencies. CPR can save someone’s life and prevent brain and organ damage…
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Cholesterol-lowering Medicines
Prescription medicine can lower cholesterol levels and reduce cardiac events… Your body produces both good and bad cholesterol. Lowering your bad cholesterol can reduce your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Bad cholesterol is also called LDL, or low-density lipoprotein. Lifestyle changes (diet…
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Cancer: Helping Your Family Help You
Asking your family members for help during this time benefits both you and them. Members of your family want to… Every person has a different way of handling news that a loved one has cancer. Many people react with shock or disbelief. Some are even…
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Echinacea: What Should I Know About It?
Echinacea has been a popular herbal remedy for centuries. Today, it is often used to prevent or treat viruses that… Echinacea is a flowering plant that grows in the U.S. and Canada. It is also called coneflower. It is a member of the daisy family…
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Digoxin: A Medicine for Heart Problems
Digoxin is a medicine used to treat certain heart problems such as heart failure. If you have heart failure, digoxin… Digoxin is a medicine used to treat certain heart problems such as heart failure. Heart failure results when the heart can’t pump blood well enough…
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Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know
Dietary supplements are any substances you take to improve your health or wellness… Dietary supplements are any substances you take to improve your health or wellness. This includes vitamins, minerals, and herbs. The most common form is a pill, or capsule. You also can get…
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Diabetes and Exercise
Exercise can make a real difference for people who have diabetes. Exercise can help control your weight and lower your… Exercise can make a real difference for people who have diabetes. Exercise can help control your weight and lower your blood sugar level. It also…
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Depression | Coping With Suicidal Thoughts
Suicidal thoughts can happen to anyone—young and old, male and female—for a number of reasons. Here are some tips for… Suicidal thoughts are thoughts about hurting yourself or taking your own life. Suicide is the act of taking your own life. Suicide can be linked…
