Women’s Health Violence uses force, power, or threats to cause physical or emotional harm on purpose. Abuse is one form of violence. It can be emotional, physical, financial, and/or sexual. It may not be easy to admit that you are the victim of abuse. You may be confused about what to do or how to […]
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Pregnancy & Prenatal Care What to Do First * Choose where you want to have your baby. * Choose a health care provider. How to Get Ready * Read books on pregnancy and childbirth. * Take a childbirth class, if you can. * Get regular prenatal care from your health care provider. Childbirth Classes Do
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Children’s Health Persuading your child to develop good eating habits can be a challenge. Here are some pointers. * Start your child’s day with a good breakfast. Hot cereal is a better choice than over-sweetened breakfast foods that are heavily advertised to kids. * Buy snacks that are low in fat, sugar, and salt. Fresh
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Eye Conditions Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damages the optic nerve and causes vision loss. Signs & Symptoms For Chronic (Open-Angle) Glaucoma This type takes place gradually, and causes no symptoms early on. Loss of side (peripheral) vision and blurred vision are the first signs. Later, symptoms include: * Vision loss in
Sexual Health Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are ones that pass from one person to another through sexual contact. This can be from vaginal, anal, or oral sex, and from genital-to-genital contact. STIs are also called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Signs & Symptoms For Females Sixty to 80% of females have no symptoms. If present, they
Mature Health: Over Age 50 Around the age of 40, people begin to notice that they can’t tolerate certain foods as well as they used to. As you get older, your stomach produces a smaller volume of digestive enzymes and other secretions, and your body may not digest or absorb foods as easily as it
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Abdominal & Urinary Conditions If you wake up in the middle of the night with excruciating pain in your big toe, you could have gout. Or perhaps your instep, heel, ankle, or knee hurts. How about your wrists and elbows? Your joints can become so inflamed that even rubbing against the bed sheet can be
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Mature Health: Over Age 50 Macular degeneration is the leading cause of central vision loss for those over 55 years of age. The central part of the retina (the macula) deteriorates, leading to loss of “straight ahead” vision. One or both eyes can be affected. If you are 50 years of age or older, ask
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Dental & Mouth Concerns Signs, Symptoms & Causes Gum (periodontal) diseases include: Gingivitis. The gums are swollen due to bacteria from plaque and tartar on the teeth. With gingivitis, the gums are red and bleed easily. Periodontitis. This is swelling around the tooth. It occurs when gingivitis is not treated. With periodontitis, pockets form between
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Women’s Health If you experience any of these symptoms, see a gynecologist. * Heavy, painful, irregular, or missed menstrual periods. Bleeding between menstrual periods. * Lower abdominal pain or cramping. * Vaginal irritation, discharge, or painful intercourse. Bleeding after intercourse. * Lumps, thickening, or tenderness in the breasts. Also see a gynecologist for a yearly
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