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  Lipedema An abnormal accumulation of fat on both sides of the lower body, mainly in the legs, is called lipedema. It could be in your arms, though. It may hurt and make going about everyday tasks challenging. Unlike regular fat, lipedema does not react to diet and exercise. While there isn't a cure for lipedema, there are therapies that can improve your condition. Lipedema is an unknown disease that is often mistaken for obesity . Sufferers, who are mostly women, are advised to change their lifestyle as a treatment. However, lipedema is more serious and complex than that, and its treatment is not just weight loss . What do we know about it so far and how can it be combated? According to the Lipodystrophies research group, lipedema is an uncontrolled accumulation of fat cells in the body. Although it occurs mostly in the legs, it can also affect the hips and arms. This results in a disproportion between the waist and legs. Currently, there is no test to diagnose it, but it...

  The four stages of  high blood pressure  (hypertension)can have a variety of, occasionally unexpected, effects on your health. Different Types of Hypertensions Most of us have taken our blood pressure at some point, and we may have an idea of what constitutes "good" or "bad" numbers in general. It can be confusing to navigate the many phases and forms of hypertension, but knowing the hazards associated with the numbers is crucial, particularly for those over 50. A blood pressure measurement of 130/80 mm Hg or above is considered hypertension, according to guidelines published in 2017 by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (AHA). Because large  arteries  stiffen with age and raise blood pressure, older adults are more vulnerable to high blood pressure. If medication and lifestyle modifications fail to control the illness it may lead to heart disease, stroke, renal disease, vision issues, and even cognitive damage.    An estim...