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Chocolate Good for Diabetes?

It seems counter-intuitive: chocolate good for diabetes? Isn’t chocolate the stuff that causes diabetes in the first place? According to researchers, the key is high-flavonol...

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Herbs, Spices and Your Health

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Health Topics
Heart and Circulation
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The circulatory system is made up of the heart and the blood vessels. The purpose of this system is to move oxygen-rich, nutrient-rich blood to all of the tissues in the body. This system also helps the body get rid of wastes.
Arrythmias High Blood Pressure
Blood Clots High Cholesterol
Coronary Artery Disease Stroke/TIA
Heart Failure Vascular Diseases
Other
Bones and Joints
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Our bones and joints make up the skeletal system. Together these bones and joints provide support for our bodies. They allow us to stand, walk, run and even sit. Finally, the skeletal system protects vital organs like our brains, hearts, kidneys and spinal cords.
Arthritis Osteoporosis
Other Bone and Joint Conditions
Brain and Nerves
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The nervous system consists of our brain, spinal cord and all of the nerves in our bodies. This system is like the bodys electrical system carrying messages back and forth between the brain and other parts of the body.
Alzheimers Disease Restless Leg Syndrome
Dementia Shingles
Headaches Sleep Disorders
Other Brain and Nerves Conditions
Digestive System
Diet
The main purpose of our digestive system is to help convert the food we eat into energy our bodies can use. The digestive system includes our esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver and intestines.
Constipation, Diarrhea, and Gas Gastrointestinal Cancer
Heartburn (GERD and PUD) Other Digestive System Conditions
Weight Management/Nutrition
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Proper weight management and nutrition is crucial to preventing many serious, chronic health conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Eating healthy and engaging in moderate physical activity may also help improve mood and increase energy.
Weight Loss and Nutrition Supplements
Other Weight Management and Nutrition Conditions
Natural Remedies and Wellness
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Today, natural supplements and alternative medicine are more popular than ever. More and more people are trying herbal products. There used to be a day when you had to go to a specialty vitamin store to track down these supplements. Now, they are found in most corner drug stores. Practices like yoga and acupuncture are also becoming more popular.
General Wellness Natural Remedies
Other
Endocrine
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The endocrine system is made up of all of the glands and organs in the body that secrete hormones. Some of these glands include the pituitary, thyroid, pancreas and adrenal glands. It also includes those glands that secrete testosterone and estrogens. Hormones are chemicals that are secreted from one area but travel to another part of the body to exert their effect.
Diabetes Thyroid Disorders
Hormone Replacement and Menopause
Ear, Nose, and Throat
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There are many conditions that can affect the ears, nose and throat. Allergies, infections and colds tend to plague these areas. Hearing loss is also a common condition that afflicts our bodies here.
Allergies Other
Cough and Cold
Eyes and Vision
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Our eyes are wonderful organs. In the simplest of terms, the eyes work by detecting light. Unfortunately, our eye sight tends to deteriorate with age. Other conditions such a macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts can also happen as we grow older.
Eyes and Vision Conditions
Lungs
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The lungs consist of two, large, sponge-like structures in the chest. They are responsible for brining oxygen into our bodies. Oxygen is need by our cells to work properly. Our lungs also allow our bodies to get rid of certain waste products like carbon dioxide.
Lungs and Breathing Conditions
Kidney and Urinary
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The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located in the body. Together, with the rest of the urogenital system, the kidneys help the body filter out wastes and extra water.
Kidney and Urinary Conditions
Womens Health
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Women have special health concerns. Women have the right to empower themselves with knowledge about unique health issues like menopause, hormone replacement, breast cancer and cervical cancer.
Cervical/Ovarian/Breast Cancer Other
Menopause/Hormone Replacement
Mens Health
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Men have special health concerns. Men have the right to empower themselves with knowledge about unique health issues like prostate problems, testicular cancer and erectile dysfunction.
Erectile Dysfunction Other
Prostate/Testicular Cancer
Health Care Issues
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Health care is changing every day. Today we have more treatment options than ever before. At the same time, trying to understand how to take advantage of those treatment options is becoming evermore complicated. Medicare Part D, HMO plans, living wills, health care power of attorneys; these are all issues that can sometimes be difficult to wrap our brains around. These are areas of healthcare that all health care consumers should take the time to understand because chances are, sooner or later, we or someone we love will deal with these issues.
Health Care Issues
Other Health Conditions
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