Bone & Muscle Problems Osteoporosis is a loss of bone mass and strength. This significantly increases the risk of fractures and falls. To help prevent osteoporosis, take medicines as prescribed by your doctor, do weight-bearing exercises, choose a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, and practice good posture. Often, the first sign of […]
Women’s Health Osteoporosis is a loss in bone mass and bone strength. Bones become less dense. This makes them weak and easier to break. Any bone can be affected. The hips, wrists, and spine are the most common sites. Peak bone mass is reached between the ages of 25 and 35. After age 35, bone
Bone & Muscle Problems Osteoporosis is a loss in bone mass and bone strength. Bones become less dense. This makes them weak and easier to break. Any bone can be affected. The hips, wrists, and spine are the most common sites. Signs & Symptoms Osteoporosis is a “silent disease.” It can occur without pain. You
Women’s Health Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection that goes up through the uterus to the fallopian tubes. Both females and males carry the organisms that cause PID. These can be passed on to someone else. This occurs even when no symptoms are noticed. Signs & Symptoms When symptoms are present, they can vary
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Women’s Health HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. AIDS is acquired immune deficiency syndrome. It is caused by HIV. The virus destroys the body’s immune system. This leaves a person unable to fight off diseases. The virus also attacks the central nervous system causing mental problems. Signs & Symptoms When first infected with HIV, many
Sexual Health HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. AIDS is acquired immune deficiency syndrome. It is caused by HIV. The virus destroys the body’s immune system. This leaves a person unable to fight off diseases. The virus also attacks the central nervous system causing mental problems. One million people in the U.S. have HIV, but
Brain & Nervous System Persons who suffer from headaches should see a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment. Common causes of headaches are tension, sinus problems, tobacco smoke, low blood sugar, and things in your diet like red wine, aged cheese, and MSG. Keep a diary of when headaches occur, how long they last, and
General Health Conditions Causes * Anxiety, stress, caffeine withdrawal, or depression * Lack of sleep. Poor sleep position. * A sensitivity to certain foods and drinks. * Reading a lot, especially in dim light * Missing or delaying a meal * Doing boring work * Being in one position for a long time, like at
Women’s Health Headaches are a common health complaint in women. Signs, Symptoms & Causes For Tension or Muscular Headaches * A dull ache in your forehead, above your ears, or at the back of your head. * Pain in your neck or shoulders. Common causes are tense or tight muscles in the face, neck, or
Women’s Health Fibroids are benign (not cancerous) tumors made mostly of muscle tissue. They are found in the wall of the uterus and sometimes on the cervix. They can range in size from as small as a pea to more than 6 inches wide. With larger fibroids, a woman’s uterus can grow to the size
