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 Ask your doctor about the benefits and risks of current recommended screening tests for certain cancers and other health problems. Most often, ovarian cancer has no symptoms or only vague ones until the cancer is in an advanced stage. Tell your doctor if pain in your lower abdomen or pelvis lasts or if
Respiratory conditions Focusing on your breathing is a great way to destress and reduce anxiety. Next time you need to calm down, simply pay attention to your breathing. Count your inhalations and exhalations. Your lungs are vital to living, and you need strong ones to live a healthy life. Whether or not you use tobacco,
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General Health Conditions The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower front of the neck, below the voice box (larynx), and above the collarbone. It makes hormones that help convert food to energy. It regulates growth and fertility. It also maintains body temperature. Signs & Symptoms Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland does
Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions Tinnitus is hearing ringing or other noises in the ears when no outside source makes the sounds. Almost everyone gets “ringing in the ears” at one time or another. This may last a minute or so, but then goes away. When hearing these sounds persists, suspect tinnitus. The noises can
Pregnancy & Prenatal Care Healthy moms tend to have healthy babies. If you plan to become pregnant, take the following steps to help your baby get off to a good start. * Have a complete medical exam, including a gynecological exam. A number of medical conditions, including obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, alcohol use,
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Eye Conditions Look cool and protect your eyes at the same time! * Anytime your eyes are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light, wear eyewear that protects your eyes. Do this when it is sunny and even on cloudy days. Choose sunglasses that block 99 to 100% of both UVA and UVB rays. * Pick the
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Dental & Mouth Concerns Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome occurs when the muscles, joints, and ligaments of the jaw move out of alignment. Signs & Symptoms * Pain is felt in or around an ear. Pain in the jaw spreads to the face or the neck and shoulders. Pain is felt when you open and close
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Dental & Mouth Concerns Even if you brush, floss, rinse with fluoride, and never eat a sticky sweet, decay-causing bacteria can invade the tiny pits and crevices in your molars, or chewing teeth. To head off that kind of decay, researchers have developed sealants-special plastic coatings that form an effective barrier between bacteria and the
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Dental & Mouth Concerns Signs & Symptoms * Pain in or around a tooth that throbs or occurs with a fever and/or general ill feeling. Tooth pain occurs after you eat or drink or have something hot, cold, or sweet. * Gums are red, swollen, and/or bleed. * Earache and/or swollen glands on one side
