Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, killing over half a million people every year. Heart disease encompasses several conditions and diseases, but the most common causes of deadly heart disease are a heart attack, heart rhythm problems, and heart valve problems. In each of these cases, damaged heart tissue…
Recent evidence has been accumulating that suggests that hyperbaric oxygen can improve neuropathic pain, or pain that results from injuries to the central or peripheral nervous systems. Despite increasing evidence for the value of hyperbaric oxygen in pain management, there has been little clarity on how hyperbaric oxygen confers its benefits. A recent study, published…
If you’re among the 40% of the U.S. population taking multivitamins each day, you may already have found a daily supplement you like and plan to stick with. Indeed, you’re in good company – with the body requiring upwards of 40 essential vitamins and minerals to function optimally every day, it’s certainly not easy to…
For people with diabetes or pre-diabetes, making healthy dietary choices is an important aspect of disease management. In particular, patients should avoid foods that are known to spike blood sugar to keep their levels within a healthy range. Even for individuals who aren’t diabetic, limiting or avoiding these foods can help to prevent against serious…
Muscle health and strength is an important determinant of a person’s ability to function in daily life. One of the major determinants of healthy aging is how well people retain their muscle mass. The more that skeletal muscle declines, the more likely someone would not be able to care for themselves independently. Injury to muscles…
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