Category: Conditions & Treatments

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Heart Failure at Home: 5 Ways to Stay Safe

The success of heart failure treatment depends on how you manage the condition at home. Learn what you can do to stay safe and out of the hospital.

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6 Ways Arthritis Puts Pressure on Your Health

Arthritis often occurs in tandem with other chronic health conditions. Learn about six of its partners in crime and what you can do to reduce symptoms.

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Stress-Induced Heart Attacks: Fact or Fiction?

Discover how stress silently impacts your heart health and learn simple strategies to protect yourself from its harmful effects.

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Solutions to Manage Nighttime Back Pain

If you experience chronic back pain, it may feel worse at night when you are trying to rest. Learn more about what sleeping positions can help you reduce your back pain.

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When Pain After Knee Surgery Isn’t Normal

A total knee replacement is supposed to relieve knee pain, not make it worse. Find out if the post joint replacement pains you’re experiencing are normal.

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4 Ways Cardiac Rehab Gives Your Heart a Fresh Start

After having a cardiac event, whether it’s a heart attack or surgery, cardiac rehabilitation is an essential part of your recovery. Find out what cardiac rehab is and how it can improve your life.

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How and Why You Should Limit Your Salt Intake

Don’t pass the salt! On an average day, Americans eat at least 48 percent more salt than what’s recommended for good health. Here’s why limiting your salt intake is important and tips on how to cut back.

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Yes, Meditation Can Help Lower Your Blood Pressure

Meditation provides many health benefits that are still being uncovered by research, but did you know it can lower your blood pressure? Find out how meditation can have this effect on your body and how to do it.

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How to Relieve Back Pain Without Surgery

Surgery isn’t always the answer for lower back pain. Many people can manage or eliminate their pain with more conservative measures. Find out more about non-surgical treatments for lower back pain.

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Heart Arrhythmias vs. Palpitations vs. A-Fib: What They Mean For You

Ever feel like your heart has the hiccups or like it’s racing toward a finish line in a marathon you didn’t sign up for? These are both signs of changes to your heart’s rate and rhythm. While some changes are normal, others are signs of serious health problems.