Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or SLE is characterized by chronic inflammation caused by an autoimmune disease.

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Also known as RSD, Reflex sympathetic dystrophy is a condition of severe pain, inflexibility, inflammation and discoloration of the hand.

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I tend to get these dark circles under my eyes. Could be from not getting enough sleep; could be from stress; could be from staying out too late (don’t tell my boss!) and having to wake up early for work… Either way, the rest of my beautiful face (insert a crowd-full of oohs and ahhs here) doesn’t appreciate the sunken-eye look, so I’d like to get rid of them.

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Another day, another article with confusing information about hormone therapy for menopausal women. We’ve heard doctors and researchers comment on the effects of hormones on breasts, bones, hearts and even hearing. Now a new (to us at least) aging issue has entered the picture…diabetes.

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Did you know that 1 of 3 women die of heart disease? Sadly, only about one-third of women know that heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the United States; it’s also the number one killer of men.

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Diabetes is not caused by eating sugar, and if you have diabetes it doesn’t mean that you can never eat sugar again.

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How can you tell when a product that claims to be natural, really is? You might try reading the label, but unless you are a chemist, this may get a little confusing.

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Chronic headaches, particularly migraines and those that are disabling, in conjunction with severe somatic symptoms –physical symptoms of a psychological origin rather than a physical source — greatly increase the risk of major depressive disorder in women, according to a report in the medical journal Neurology.

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It’s not only the women who are keen on a nip and tuck to enhance their looks these days. The number of males turning to cosmetic surgery is on the increase in Qatar.

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The holidays can cause serious problems for people with allergies and lung conditions. Experts say many trees used for holiday decorations are pollinating this time of year. (more…)