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Arthritis
By dotFIT experts
on February 15, 2009
Arthritis is an inflammatory condition affecting joints in the body. An estimated 46 million adults have been diagnosed with some form of arthritis More...
Asthma
By dotFIT experts
on February 15, 2009
Asthma is a long-term disease that occurs when lung airways become inflamed, causing them to tighten and restrict breathing. Certain substances irritate airways more than others, initiating a more severe attack. More...
Cancer
By dotFIT experts
on February 16, 2009
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States behind heart disease. There are many different kinds of cancers, but some are more common than others. More...
Diabetes
By dotFIT experts
on February 16, 2009
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone responsible for converting carbohydrates into energy. Currently 7.8 percent of the American population is diabetic. More...
Heart Disease
By dotFIT experts
on February 16, 2009
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. It is a broad classification encompassing several more specific heart conditions. More...
Hypertension
By dotFIT experts
on February 16, 2009
Hypertension is the term used for high blood pressure (blood pressure which consistently rises over 140/90). Systolic pressure is the top number (140), the pressure created by your beating heart. Diastolic pressure is the bottom number (90), the pressure inside blood vessels when the heart is at rest. More...
Osteoporosis
By dotFIT experts
on February 16, 2009
Osteoporosis causes bones to become fragile, making them more likely to break. When left untreated, the bones grow progressively weaker until they break (more commonly known as bone fractures). More...
Lower Back Pain
By dotFIT experts
on February 17, 2009
Nearly everyone experiences lower back pain at some point in his or her life. It is the second most common neurological ailment in the United States asides from headaches. More...