Mental Health Depression is a medical illness. It is just as much an illness as are diabetes and heart disease. Depression is not a sign of being weak. It is not the person’s “fault.” A person who is depressed: * Feels sad. * Feels hopeless. * Feels helpless. * Sleeps or eats too little or […]
Mental Health A person with an eating disorder is obsessed with food and/or body weight. Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that affect people of all ages, genders, body weights, and racial/ethnic backgrounds. It is estimated that millions of Americans have struggled with an eating disorder at some point over their
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Mental Health Common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and bulimia nervosa. With these, persons are obsessed with food and/or body weight. Eating disorders are a way to cope. They are serious health problems. Signs & Symptoms For Anorexia Nervosa * Loss of a lot of weight in a short time. * Intense,
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SELF-CARE CORNER Women are at risk for a unique set of health issues. Every woman should visit their primary care and OB-GYN provider every year for a checkup that includes the recommended screenings. Ask your doctor what screenings are right for you. Your doctor will decide which screenings you need based on your age, family
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MEDICAL NEWS Millions of women are affected by endometriosis. Yet, it remains a mysterious, often painful disease that is difficult to treat. Get to know the symptoms of this condition and what you can do about it. Signs of endometriosis include: * Stomach or pelvic pain during menstruation * Nausea or diarrhea during menstruation *
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Women’s Health Vaginal infections are the most common reason American females see their doctors. Vaginal infections result in vaginitis (swelling of the vagina). Signs, Symptoms & Causes For Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Nearly half of females with clinical signs of BV report no symptoms. When present, symptoms include: * A thin, gray, or milky white vaginal
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Women’s Health Varicose veins may occur in almost any part of the body. They are most often seen in the back of the calf or on the inside of the leg between the groin and the ankle. Signs & Symptoms * Swollen and twisted veins look blue and are close to the surface of the
Women’s Health Depression is a state of sadness and despair. Like diabetes, depression is a real medical illness. A person with depression may seek help for other problems, such as insomnia or extreme fatigue. Signs & Symptoms * Feeling sad, hopeless, helpless, and/or worthless. * Fatigue. Loss of interest in life. * Having a hard
Women’s Health Common urinary problems in women are urinary incontinence, overactive bladder (OAB), and urinary tract infections (UTIs). Signs & Symptoms Urinary incontinence means you lose bladder control or can’t store urine like you should. Although there are many types, the most common ones in women are stress incontinence and urge incontinence. For Stress Incontinence
Student Health Depression is the most common reason college students go to their school’s counseling service. Depression makes a person less able to manage life. It affects a person’s mood, mind, body, and behaviors. Signs & Symptoms The number and severity of the symptoms vary from person to person. A person who is depressed has
