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Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the inside lining of your stomach and the upper portion of your small intestine. The most common causes of peptic ulcers are infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and long term use of nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and naproxen sodium. Stress […]
Arthritis is a common health condition involving chronic inflammation in your joints. It causes pain and damage to joints, bones, and other body parts depending on the type. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis are inflammatory conditions that are considered autoimmune diseases. Below are 5 foods and beverages to avoid if you have arthritis. 1. […]
Fiber, also known as roughage, is the part of plant based foods grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and beans that the body can’t break down. It passes through the body undigested, keeping your digestive system clean and healthy, easing bowel movements, and flushing cholesterol and harmful carcinogens out of the body. Fiber comes in two varieties: […]
Blood pressure is the force exerted in the arteries by blood as it circulates. It is divided into systolic (when the heart contracts) and diastolic (when the heart is filling) pressures. The only way to know if you have high blood pressure (HBP, or hypertension) is to have your blood pressure tested. Understanding your results […]
Exercise is defined as any movement that makes your muscles work and requires your body to burn calories.m There are many types of physical activity, including swimming, running, jogging, walking and dancing. Being active has been shown to have many health benefits, both physically and mentally. It may even help you live longer. Here are […]
It’s common to hear that water is essential for your health. This substance makes up a majority of your body weight and is involved in many important functions, including:flushing out waste from your body, regulating body temperature, helping your brain function. You get most of your water from drinking beverages, but food also contributes a […]
Vitamin D keeps the human body healthy and promote calcium absorption making it necessary for bone growth and bone remodeling. When mature bone tissue is removed and new bone tissue is formed. Because of that, a lack of vitamin D can lead to thin, brittle, or misshapen bones. Vitamin D offers a range of other benefits too, […]
Bone is the supporting framework of your body. Most bones are hollow. The hard outer layer of bones is made of compact (cortical) bone, which covers the lighter spongy (trabecular) bone inside. The outside of the bone is covered with fibrous tissue called periosteum. Hollow bones have a space called the medullary cavity which contains […]
Breast cancer refers to a malignant tumor that has developed from cells in the breast. Usually breast cancer either begins in the cells of the lobules, which are the milk producing glands, or the ducts, the passages that drain milk from the lobules to the nipple. Less commonly, breast cancer can begin in the stromal […]
A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. In either case, parts of the brain become damaged or die. A stroke can cause lasting brain damage, long term disability, or even death. Stroke and the Brain […]
