WHAT IS ARTERIOSCLEROSIS? Arteriosclerosis occurs when the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from your heart to the rest of your body (arteries) become thick and stiff sometimes restricting blood flow to your organs and tissues. Healthy arteries are flexible and elastic, but over time, the walls in your arteries can harden, a condition […]
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Muscle cramps may occur when a muscle contracts but does no extend into its normal position after use. The pain of muscle cramping is the result of a muscle contracting suddenly without stretching out again. It often occur at night in the calves and feet. Muscle cramps are common and typically affect older adults, “weekend […]