MEDICAL NEWS One of the most common thyroid problems is hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid. Hypothyroidism means the thyroid gland isn’t making enough thyroid hormones. This can cause a number of symptoms, including: * Fatigue * Trouble with learning or remembering * Dry hair, nails or skin * Constipation * Sore muscles * Weight gain or […]
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SELF-CARE CORNER It’s easy to take hearing for granted. But without proper care of your ears, you could end up with hearing loss or ear problems. Worried about wax Your body makes ear wax to protect your ears. Wax keeps dust and other particles from getting inside. Only clean the outside of your ears with
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MEDICAL NEWS Speech is an important part of communicating. Yet millions of people cope with a speech disability every day. What is stuttering? Stuttering is a problem that affects how your speech flows. People who stutter may: * Stretch words out for too long when speaking * Have pauses where they can’t get a word
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WELL-BEING Ringing in the ears, known as tinnitus, is not a disease. It’s a symptom of something wrong with your body’s hearing system. And, it may not be “ringing” at all. Some people hear sounds like roaring, hissing, clicking or buzzing. Experts think that tinnitus happens when certain nerve cells are out of balance. This
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SELF-CARE CORNER Noise-induced hearing loss is the only type of hearing loss you can prevent. If you understand the hazards of noise and how to practice good hearing health, you can protect your hearing for life. Here’s how: * Know which noises can cause damage (those at or above 85 decibels, such as a motorcycle).
SELF-CARE CORNER If that scratchy throat hurts when you swallow, you can try some simple home remedies, suggests the NIH News in Health. * Drink hot tea with lemon or hot soup. * Keep your throat moist with lozenges or hard candies (not for children age 5 and younger). * Gargle with warm salt water.
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SELF-CARE CORNER Developing tinnitus or ringing in the ears can be annoying at best. At worse, the condition can cause anxiety, depression, insomnia, and other serious medical issues. Tinnitus is often described as buzzing, ringing, hissing, humming, roaring, or whistling that someone hears. Imagine hearing something that seems to come from inside your head. More
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WELL-BEING What do a lawn mower, a motorcycle, and a music player have in common? They can all cause permanent hearing loss. Many people assume that only extremely loud sounds, such as gunshots, can damage the ears. But any loud noise, such as power tools, headphones turned up too loud, lawn equipment, or a concert,
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SELF-CARE CORNER Little teapots with long spouts have become a fixture in many homes for reasons that have nothing to do with tea. Called neti pots, they are used to rinse the nasal passages with a saline (salt-based) solution and have become a popular treatment for congested sinuses, colds and allergies, and for moistening nasal
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MEDICAL NEWS Maybe you blew your nose too hard or bumped your nose. Causes aren’t always known. But when the blood starts gushing, nosebleeds can be frightening. Experts at eMedicineHealth tell what to do: Remain calm. Sit up straight and lean your head forward. Contrary to what some people think, do not lean your head
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