High Blood Pressure

All things to know about high blood pressure

What is high blood pressure? High blood pressure is when the force of blood pushing against your artery walls is consistently too high. This damages your arteries over time and can lead to serious complications like heart attack and stroke. “Hypertension” is another word for this common condition. Healthcare providers call high blood pressure a “silent killer” because you usually …

Knee Pain Arthritis

What is Arthritis? Causes and Effective Prevention

Arthritis is a disease that causes damage in your joints. Joints are places in your body where two bones meet. What is the main cause of arthritis? What causes arthritis varies depending on which type you have: Anyone can develop arthritis, but some factors may make you more likely to, including: Some people have a higher arthritis risk, including: …

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What is osteoarthritis? Symptoms and Prevention

What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis (a condition that affects your joints). Healthcare providers sometimes refer to it as degenerative joint disease or OA. It happens when the cartilage that lines your joints is worn down over time and your bones rub against each other when you use your affected joints. Usually, …

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What Does NOT Cause Vertigo and Dizziness!

There are many myths about vertigo and dizziness and other balance problems, and I need to tell you about the more serious ones… Myth Number 1:Vertigo and dizziness is just a normal part of aging. Absolutely not. You shouldn’t accept vertigo just because you’re getting older. It sets on people as they age because of …