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Common Conditions
The human body is a remarkable structure. It's designed to efficiently manage the wear and tear of everyday life and fend off all sorts of threats. Most of us are healthy for most of our lives. But we're also susceptible to hundreds of injuries, diseases, and conditions. Some are quite common, others are extremely rare. Diagnosing symptoms like pain, inflammation, fatigue, rashes and a subpar mental state can lead to a better understanding of the true, underlying conditions impacting you. Here, you’ll find descriptions and details of common conditions like arthritis and joint pain, hypertension, high cholesterol, insomnia, forgetfulness, stress and anxiety, diabetes and more.

Heart Health
Big arm-to-arm difference in blood pressure linked to higher heart attack risk

Cholesterol
Ask the doctor: Can flaxseed and red yeast rice supplements lower cholesterol?

Pain
Staying active when it's hard to move
Controlling Your Blood Pressure
New blood pressure guidelines released

Women's Health
Drug cuts breast cancer risk by more than half
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