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Salt craving: A symptom of Addison's disease?
Constantly craving salt could signal a medical condition, such as Addison's disease.
Rheumatoid arthritis: Does pregnancy affect symptoms?
Learn how pregnancy can affect rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.
Rectal bleeding
Blood in your stool, on the toilet paper or in the toilet bowl can have various causes. See your doctor if it lasts more than a day or two.
Pulse pressure: An indicator of heart health?
Pulse pressure may be a strong predictor of heart problems, especially for older adults.
Posture: Align yourself for good health
Good posture helps prevent pain and injury, boosts confidence and mood. Improving your posture will take time and effort, but the benefits are worth it.
Posture check: Do you stand up straight?
Good posture minimizes strain on your joints and muscles, which can help prevent aches and pains. So what's good posture? When you're standing, keep your chest held high and your shoulders back and relaxed. Try not to tilt your head forward, backward or sideways. Pull in your abdomen and buttocks. Make sure your knees are relaxed, not locked. Keep your feet parallel and your weight balanced evenly on both feet.
Peripheral neuropathy
Learn what may cause the prickling, tingling or numb sensations of nerve damage and how to prevent and treat this painful disorder.
Painful urination (dysuria)
Learn about possible causes for pain, burning or other trouble while peeing and when to get medical help.
Pain and depression: Is there a link?
Depression can cause unexplained physical symptoms, such as headaches. Chronic pain can cause problems that lead to depression, such as poor sleep.
Ocular rosacea
Learn about symptoms, causes and treatments of ocular rosacea — an eye condition that often affects people who have skin rosacea.
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