Heart and Circulation
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| 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. |
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| Arthritis |
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Osteoporosis |
| Other Bone and Joint Conditions |
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| Brain and Nerves |
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| Digestive System |
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| Weight Management/Nutrition |
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| 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. |
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| General Wellness |
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Natural Remedies |
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| 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. |
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| Diabetes |
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Thyroid Disorders |
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| 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. |
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| Allergies |
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| Cough and Cold |
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| 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. |
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| Eyes and Vision Conditions |
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| 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. |
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| Lungs and Breathing Conditions |
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| 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. |
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| Kidney and Urinary Conditions |
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| Womens Health |
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| Mens Health |
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| 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. |
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