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Exercise Your Way to a Younger Looking Heart

We all know that consistent exercise can make us look good on the outside and lead to increased energy and overall well-being. But did you know that as we age, life-long exercise can slow down the aging process and even make our hearts, lungs, and muscles physiologically younger? In a study published in the August

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A Stiff Neck, High Fever, & Intense Headache Could Be Signs of Meningitis – Know the Signs & Seek Immediate Medical Attention

The Meningitis Research Foundation defines meningitis as an “inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord- the meninges.” A more life- threatening form of the disease is called septicaemia, which is blood poisoning caused by the germs that cause meningitis. However, septicaemia can also occur without meningitis. The Mayo Clinic explains that swelling

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Understanding Lupus

The Lupus Foundation of America defines lupus as, “a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs).” The website, creakyjoints.org, explains that because its symptoms are often vague, lupus can be very difficult to diagnose. Here are some fast facts about lupus: It can be diagnosed at any

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Belly Pain? Constipation? Bloating? Don’t be Embarrassed, it Could be IBS

Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is a common disorder that affects the large intestine. Medicinenet.com defines it as, “a common gastrointestinal disorder involving an abnormal condition of gut contractions (motility) and increased sensations (visceral hypersensitivity) characterized by abdominal pain/discomfort, gas, bloating, mucous in stools, and irregular bowel habits with constipation or diarrhea or alternating diarrhea

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Five Heart-Healthy Reminders for Seniors

Heart disease can afflict us at any age, however, as we age, our risk factors do increase. After all, our heart is this amazing organ that is the powerhouse that keeps on working continuously, even when we are asleep. Thus, it is critical to take care of our hearts as any decline in our heart-health

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Diabetes Management 101

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), defines diabetes as “a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high.” Glucose is vital to our health as it is a main source of energy for our cells, tissues, and muscles, as well as our brain’s primary fuel source. It is also

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