Not only does exercise help us stay in shape, it can play an important role in limiting our chances of developing serious health conditions, from diabetes to heart disease. So we’ve compiled a list of popular myths that tend to keep older people from getting the physical activity their bodies need and, in many ways, crave.
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Obviously, healthy kidneys are essential for proper detoxification. However, certain foods can cause kidney stones and keep these organs from functioning optimally. Here’s a look at 15 foods that encourage kidney stone development.
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Consumed by humans for roughly 6,000 years, the flaxseed has long established itself as a source of important vitamins and minerals. But it’s only in the last few decades that we’ve really come to grasp the true value of the flaxseed.
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Events that cause the individual to fear for personal life and wellbeing—such as a car collision or other accident, a physical or sexual assault, long-term abuse, torture, a natural disaster, living in a war zone, or life-altering experiences like the death of a loved one—can all spur the following PTSD symptoms.
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There are many different disorders that can occur when the thyroid produces either too much hormone (hyperthyroidism) or too little hormone (hypothyroidism). They are also fairly common and range in type and severity and can lead to changes in weight, energy levels, mood, and more. If you suspect you might have a thyroid disorder, go see a doctor to get a proper diagnosis.
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There are a number of telltale symptoms that can help your doctor separate gallstone pain from other sources of upper abdominal pain, so here are 12 signs to keep track of to share with your physician…
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