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Stress symptoms are rising, and loneliness may be why
Stress symptoms often show up in the body before the mind admits anything is wrong. The most common physical signs are headaches, tight or aching muscles, an upset stomach, fatigue,
Heart health tips that hit different for Black families
The lifestyle changes that do the most for heart health are simple. Quit smoking, eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains while cutting salt, get at least 150 minutes of
Liver damage signs Black adults can’t afford to miss
What are the signs of liver damage? Early on, there often aren’t any. The liver can lose a lot of function before it shows obvious symptoms, and much liver damage
Memory loss or just busy? 5 signs worth a doctor visit
When is memory loss more than normal forgetfulness? Everyone has walked into a room and forgotten why. Poor sleep, packed schedules and constant phone alerts wear down attention, and memory
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Breast cancer symptoms, 7 signs to know this October
What are the signs of breast cancer besides a lump? A new lump or thickened area is the most common sign, but it isn’t the only one. Skin dimpling, redness
Could 57% of adults have hidden Artery Plaque?
Feeling healthy does not always mean that everything happening inside the body is easy to detect. New research involving more than 16,000 adults has found that signs of artery plaque
Could your brain stay active after your heart stops?
When the heart suddenly stops pumping, the body enters a critical medical emergency. Blood is no longer circulating normally, oxygen delivery drops and the brain and other organs quickly become
Swimming pool water may be far filthier than your toilet and here is why
Swimming pool water carries a reputation for cleanliness, largely because of the sharp scent of chlorine and the crystal-clear appearance most pools maintain. But beneath that inviting surface lies a
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Constipation won’t quit? This water may be the answer
The drinks most likely to ease constipation quickly are senna tea, prune juice, kiwifruit juice, kombucha and a moderate cup of coffee, according to Cleveland Clinic dietitians and Dr. Carolyn
Bone density loss starts earlier than most women think and these 7 signs prove it
Most people associate bone loss with old age, but the reality is considerably more unsettling. Bones typically reach their peak density around age 35, and from that point forward the
Increasing drug resistance by superbugs is quietly building toward the next global health crisis
The World Health Organization has raised a flag that the global healthcare community cannot afford to ignore. Nearly one in six infection-causing microbes is now resistant to antibiotic treatment, and
Dropped surgical implants are scarier than you think and here is why
Implants are supposed to be sterile when they enter the human body. That is the most basic assumption behind every hip and knee replacement surgery performed today. But there is