According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hypertension affects roughly 47 percent of the American adult population, and about 400,000 people succumb to the condition every year. A person is considered hypertensive if their blood pressure chronically exceeds 130/80 mmHg, Hypertension puts anyone at a greater risk for potentially life-threatening complications, such…
Has your sex drive gone south? Or does sex feel like nothing anymore? If so, you’re not alone. Approximately 43 percent of women and 31 percent of men report some degree of sexual dysfunction. Sexual dysfunction is a problem that occurs in any of the phases of your sexual response cycle: excitement, plateau, orgasm, or…
It would help if you saw a specialist when an issue particular to your body’s organ or system arises. However, what about the times when you aren’t aware of what’s going on with your body that’s causing your symptoms; you want to take care of the overall health of not only yourself but also your…
Bronchitis is the inflammation of your bronchial tube lining – the air passage linking your mouth and nose with your lungs that carries air to and from your lungs. It can be either acute or chronic. Acute bronchitis is a prevalent condition that often develops from cold and respiratory infections, while chronic bronchitis (more severe…
Migraine is an all-too-common source of misery among Americans: nearly 1 in 4 households in the United States include someone who has this debilitating neurological condition. If you’re one of those people, you want to know what you can do to banish migraine for good. While there is currently no cure for migraine, the good…
If you’re living with arthritis and joint pain and stiffness due are already bogging you down, the idea of exercising or even just walking around the block can seem like a tall order. However, it is what you exactly need to effectively alleviate your symptoms. Getting your joints moving helps improve their flexibility, stability, range…
Heart disease is an umbrella term for many heart conditions that affect the heart’s ability to pump blood efficiently. The most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease (CAD), which impedes blood flow to the heart. Certain people are at higher risk of heart disease. People who are sedentary,…
If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from arthritis, you know that finding ways to effectively manage the pain that comes with your condition is central to maintaining your mobility and overall quality of life. In this post, you’ll learn about a few strategies that can help you ease arthritis pain and…
It’s important to find the best family medicine provider, whether for routine checkups or a major surgery. By doing so, you can be confident in the care you receive every time. After all, your health largely hinges on the treatment they recommend and administer for you. Let’s talk about the key factors in finding an…
There are various ways headaches inflict their misery—from a dull pain accompanied by pressure or tightness as though a clamp is squeezing your skull, to severe or explosive pain as though a clap of thunder has stricken your head. Almost everyone experiences headaches at least occasionally, but there are people who regularly suffer from a…
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