The blood pressure and pulse are two medical measurements routinely used to determine the state of a person's health. Each remains intimately connected to the heart, the most vital organ of the body. Regular monitoring and preventive strategies can help achieve good heart health.
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Pregnancy introduces many changes to nearly every system in the female body, including the digestive system. Dark stools can occur during pregnancy and may be accompanied by constipation depending on the cause of the dark stools.
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A child's cold can often be treated at home, according to HealthyChildren.org. Typically, an indication that an infant has a cold is when the baby has a runny or congested nose and the nasal mucus is generally clear at first but then becomes thicker and turns a greenish or yellowish color.
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When you've entered the realm of what fashion magazines refer to as "older woman" or "mature," the changing texture of your skin can become a beauty concern. Because skin tends to lose moisture as it ages, it may take on a "crepe-y" appearance and influence the eye makeup you choose to wear.
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A receding hairline can occur for a number of reasons, including anything from stress to illness to male pattern baldness. The latter is one of the more common reasons, and for the most part, occurs due to heredity.
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Lisinopril works to decrease the chemicals that constrict blood vessels causing high blood pressure.
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Uric acid is a component normally found in the blood at low levels. Under certain circumstances, the level of uric acid in the blood can rise and stay at high levels. This causes several health problems, including joint pain.
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Gluten is a complex protein found in wheat, rye and barley. Gluten intolerance is a broad term that refers to different degrees of gluten sensitivity. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition characterized by severe gluten intolerance.
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Your circulatory system constantly keeps blood flowing throughout your body. Circulation that become compromised, sometimes due to inactivity during travel or bedrest, can lead to a potentially harmful condition called deep vein thrombosis, or DVT.
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A change in your diet can cause stomach pain for a variety of reasons. Indigestion, too much or too little fiber, food intolerance or food allergy can result in digestive distress and can occur when the foods you eat are different than the ones you are accustomed to.
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Wheezing is a high-toned whistle-like noise that occurs while breathing, typically when exhaling. It can occur in anyone, including a 2-year-old child. The sound transpires as air attempts to flow through breathing tubes that have narrowed due to an illness, condition or complication.
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Your soleus muscle, also referred to as the calf muscle, is located in the back of your lower leg. According to Aurora Health Care, a strained calf muscle occurs when there is a partial tear in the muscle fibers.
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Traditionally, tea has been on the list of food items to avoid for people suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. These days, however, doctors may be more inclined to leave it to those being treated to determine what foods or drinks aggravate their symptoms. Of course, the word "tea"
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Brown rice syrup is an alternative to refined table sugar and artificial sweeteners and is often included as an ingredient for many processed foods. To make brown rice syrup, brown rice is fermented to break down the starch in the grains, then the liquid is removed and heated until it reaches a syrup-like consistency.
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The effects of some medications can be increased or decreased when they are taken with certain foods. Although grapefruit juice interacts with many medications, it does not affect beta blockers.
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Bamboo steamers are a healthy way to cook food without losing flavor, shape, color and nutrients. The steaming baskets are designed to allow moist water vapor to evaporate and circulate throughout the food. You can steam a variety of foods in a bamboo steamer, including rice.
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Bone spurs can develop in your shoulder joint due to aging or after an injury. These spurs can cause significant pain and limit movement by damaging tendons that move your shoulder. If this damage is severe or your pain cannot be relieved with conservative treatment, you may need surgery.
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Urinary tract infections affect your urinary system. The urinary system includes the bladder, the kidneys, the urethra and the ureters. Most infections affecting the bladder are known as lower tract infections, while infection of the kidneys is known as pyelonephritis.
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Pain in your legs is never a normal situation. Leg pain is caused by a multitude of factors, including muscle sprain, muscle strain, running and working out too vigorously. Leg pain not associated with injury or overuse of your muscles can be due to a medical problem.
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Swollen ankles are caused by fluid building up around the foot and ankle. Common causes of ankle swelling include injury, age, pregnancy, extended standing and long drives or flights. Exercising the swollen ankles can help pump the excess fluid out and reduce the swelling.
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