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Weight loss can often feel like an uphill battle. With a variety of fad diets, weight loss programs, intense work out routines and social media health hacks, achieving a specific weight loss goal can seem frustrating. Weight control is not...
The Necessary Lifestyle Changes for Hypertension
High blood pressure (hypertension) affects one-quarter of Canadian and one-third of American adults; worldwide, it’s estimated at 40%. Globally, it is the leading risk factor for death and disability and it’s been increasing over the past few decades. Along with...
Joint Inflammation and Osteoarthritis
Inflammation is the body’s response to an unwanted stimuli. This response is mediated primarily by the immune system. The main objective of an inflammatory response is to encourage healing. Inflammation can be caused by infections, chemical/ radiation exposure and most...
What is Gout? Symptoms and Prevention.
Gout is classified as a joint condition categorized alongside osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and others. However it is uniquely different with respect to its disease process and management.Gout occurs when excessive levels of a compound called uric acid is present in...
Hair Loss in Men – Can it be treated?
Hair loss is not considered a disease, but rather a natural condition that occurs with age. In males, balding and hair loss can be caused by a combination of genetics, hormonal changes and aging. Male pattern baldness occurs slowly, beginning...
Prostate health is an important men’s health topic. The prostate is a specialized gland that is part of the male urinary system. Its main role is to produce the milky fluid-like substance the enables semen to easily move and swim...