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What is Actinic Keratoses?

Article Dermatology Actinic Keratosis Skin Skin Cancer Skin Care Skin Conditions

Following the abuse a summer’s worth of sun can deliver to the skin, now is a good time to review the features of a common skin condition related to ultraviolet exposure, actinic keratosis (AK). This is particularly important since AKs are considered to be pre-cancerous with a certain percentage of them advancing into squamous cell […]


What steps should be taken to prevent falls among the elderly?

Article Senior Life The Emergency Room Cardiovascular Activity Elderly Exercises Falls Healthy Exercise Tips

It is estimated that each year, one out of three adults over the age of 65 is involved in an unintentional fall. To understand the seriousness of this, here are a few statistics from the Centers for Disease Control: Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury related death. In 2009, unintentional fall […]


How do I calm Restless Leg Syndrome?

Article Neurology Legs Neurological Condition Restless Leg Syndrome RLS Syndromes

Occasionally, medical complaints can be so vague or bizarre that it inhibits those suffering such symptoms from reporting them to their doctors. Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is such a disorder. RLS is neurological condition that is characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs, and an uncontrollable urge to move the legs in an effort to […]


What is Cardiovascular Disease?

Article Cardiovascular Health Cardiovascular Disease Colon Cancer Liver Cancer Lung Cancer Stomach Cancer Throat Cancer

The role of inflammation in the genesis of cancer is a complex and seemingly paradoxical issue. As mentioned in last week’s health tip, inflammation is part of a process that helps the body remove damaged cells, irritants or germs following injury, exposure or infection. Cancer cells generally fall into the “damaged cells” category and are […]


What are the 7 Healthy Habits for heart care?

Article Cardiovascular Health Nutrition Cardiology Eating Healthy Healthy Habits Heart Care Heart Health

A while back, the Occupy Movement voiced its concern for the 99% of Americans who were not among the top 1% of income earners. There is another 99% (or 98.8% to be exact), however, who may be in a considerably worse position. This is the group of Americans who fail to adhere to the “7 […]


How and why are joint replacements done?

Article Bones & Joints Health Infections Joints Metal Prosthesis Rehabilitation

Hip and knee joint replacement is a procedure that has been performed on millions of Americans since it was introduced around 40 years ago. In most cases, joint replacement is performed because of arthritis. The common feature of the various types of arthritis is that cartilage on the joint surfaces becomes worn out. This results […]


What are some uncommon symptoms of common diseases?

Article Family Medicine Diabetes Health Risks Heart Diseases Morton's neuroma Symptoms

In medicine, there is a saying that “common things are common”, meaning that most conditions seen by doctors are not obscure, nor is the manner in which they present themselves. On occasion, however, illnesses present in unusual ways and it is up to the doctor (with the help of informed patients) to be aware of […]


How can I control hunger during the holidays?

Article Healthy Life Nutrition Diets Health Healthy Diet Healthy Eating Healthy Weight

Of course being hungry is not a disease, but overeating and excessive weight is clearly a risk to health. Controlling one’s appetite and managing food intake seems to be particularly difficult during the holiday season. According to the National Institutes of Health, Americans gain an average of one pound during this time. While this may […]


How Contagious are Respiratory Tract Infections?

Article Infectious Diseases Respiratory Health Children Flu Infections Pneumonia Respiratory Disease

It’s cold and flu season. Your co-worker in the next cubicle has a mound of Kleenex on his desk, obviously nursing a cold. Following a sneezing fit, you can practically see the germs coming over the cubicle wall seeking someone else to infect. With the common wintertime illnesses, what is your likelihood of becoming infected […]


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