General Health Conditions Washing hands regularly can do a lot to prevent disease. Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. Dry off your hands to stave off bacteria, choosing paper towels over hand dryers, if possible. Use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not readily […]
General Health Conditions Mosquito bites cause West Nile virus if the mosquito is infected with it. Signs & Symptoms Most people who get the virus will have no symptoms. About 1 in 5 persons will get mild ones (West Nile fever). Symptoms usually occur 3 to 14 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito.
Respiratory conditions Wheezing means you are having a problem with breathing. Air is flowing through swollen or tight breathing tubes. Signs & Symptoms * A high-pitched squeaky or whistling sound. This is heard more on breathing out than in. * Chest tightness. Causes * Asthma (the main cause). * Allergic reactions. * Congestive heart failure.
Student Health Find out about this at:www.choosemyplate.gov. At this Web site, you can: * Get a Daily Food Plan based on your age, gender, height, weight, and physical activity level. Your plan shows how many calories you need each day and the number of servings from basic food groups, subgroups, and oils to meet your
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Dental & Mouth Concerns As you age, changes occur with your teeth and mouth. Common changes are: * Fewer taste buds on your tongue, especially for sugary and salty foods, but not for bitter tasting foods * Drier mouth. The tissues in your mouth get thinner and tend to hold less moisture. This makes your
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Women’s Health The uterus (womb) is a hollow, pear- shaped organ in a female’s lower abdomen between the bladder and the rectum. Cancer of the uterus most often affects the endometrium, the lining of the uterus, so is also called endometrial cancer. It is the most common reproductive cancer in women. Most women diagnosed with
Bone & Muscle Problems If you’re a tennis player with a hard, single-handed backhand shot, you can end up with a painful condition known as tennis elbow. Pain originates in the outer portion of the elbow and works its way down the forearm. Tennis players who are new to the game or use their forearms
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Abdominal & Urinary Conditions Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are ones that occur in any organs that make up the urinary tract. The kidneys filter waste products from the blood and make urine. Ureters connect the kidney to the bladder. This holds urine until it is passed. Signs & Symptoms * A strong need to pass
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Men’s Health The testicles (also called testes) are two oval shaped organs that make and store sperm. They also make male sex hormones. The testicles are inside the scrotum. This sac of skin hangs under the penis. The scrotum can swell or be painful without a testicle problem. An example of this is an inguinal
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
