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Posts Tagged ‘stroke’

Understanding The Risks Of Swallowing Difficulties

Like many of the other activities that our body performs automatically, swallowing is something that we do not really think that much about. However, if we think back to the last cold we had that was accompanied by swollen glands, we can easily relate to the uncomfortable experience. Now, me might be tempted to think [...]

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The Link Between Psoriasis Inflammation And Other Serious Medical Conditions

Although Psoriasis is easy to observe and dismiss as nothing more than an unpleasant skin disease, it is actually a condition with wide-reaching effects on health. This means that for the 4% of the population with the condition, it is important to be aware of the more serious side effects of the disease.

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Vitamin E Supplements, There Can Be Too Much Of A Good Thing

One of the beliefs that is common to modern society is the idea that if something is good, “more is better”. We see this mindset all the time in late night television ads that promote the latest fad products. In these ads, the pitch man inevitably offers a second set of whatever is being sold [...]

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Osteonecrosis And The Death Of Bones

Although bone death is a relatively rare situation, it can occur for a number of reasons resulting in significant pain and disability. Several common medications can cause bone cells to die so it is very important for each of us to be aware of our individual risks.

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Inflammation And The Cardiovascular System – A Deadly Combination

Despite much having been written about the effects of inflammation on the body with respect to Atherosclerosis, inflammation has a host of negative effects when it occurs at the wrong time. In many cases, these effects can be lethal so understanding inflammation is key.

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Holiday Hospital Treatment – There’s No Good Day to be Sick, But Some are Better than Others

Although we may think of hospitals as pillars of society that exist to provide treatment when we need it, the quality of care that we can receive is not always consistent. Human factors can ultimately influence the quality of care that we receive.

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7 Ways to Naturally Lower High Blood Pressure through Diet

Despite being considered a well managed condition, high blood pressure still contributes to 1 in 7 deaths. As a result, it is important to consider more than just medications when it comes to trying to fight hypertension in order to reduce our health risks.

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