Heart Health

February 25, 2014

" Did you know February is American Heart Month? Before February ends, we want to make sure you learn about Cardiovascular disease and ways to prevent it and keep a health heart! Heart Disease or Cardiovascular Disease is a class of diseases in which the heart or blood stream is affected. This class includes high blood pressure and strokes. Heart Disease is the number one killer of both genders in the US with men being twice ...

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Why Does the Flu Cause Aches and Pains?

February 22, 2014

One of the clearest signs of the flu is sore joints and muscles. Can you tell the difference between aches and pains that are simply a result of the healing process and ones that should cause concern? Use this guide for the cause and cure of body pain resulting from the flu.   What causes flu-related body aches? White blood cells work to repair and rebuild muscle fibers that are damaged each day. When infected with ...

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Streptococcal pharyngitis AKA Strep Throat

February 18, 2014

" Strep Throat, or in technical terms, streptococcal pharyngitis, is an infection in the tonsils and larynx. This is a common illness in children ages 5 – 15. The main symptom is a sore throat. Keep in mind though, not all sore throats are strep throat. This main symptom is also accompanies by swollen tonsils, swollen lymph nodes, and a fever. To diagnose, a doctor will order a throat culture or rapid strep test. Strep throat can ...

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Pneumonia

February 11, 2014

" Pneumonia is an infection which affects the lungs. It can leave you very sick. Symptoms of Pneumonia include coughing, fever, and difficulty breathing. Symptoms and illness can vary from mild to severe. Older adults, babies, and those with chronic health problems are more likely to experience severe pneumonia. Diagnosis is completed by a doctor who performs an examination including a chest x-ray and/or blood tests. Pneumonia is treatable. Bacterial pneumonia is treated with antibiotics ...

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