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Common Conditions
The human body is a remarkable structure. It's designed to withstand the wear and tear of everyday life and fend off a variety of threats.
But certain health issues, diseases, and conditions, whether back pain, hypertension, high cholesterol, arthritis, diabetes, digestive issues, hearing loss, or cataracts, become more common, particularly as we age.
Here, you鈥檒l find detailed overviews of these and other common conditions.
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