General Health Conditions It’s easy to complain, make excuses, list a million reasons why you can’t lose weight or get fit. Take control by changing the way you think about your health. Don’t let excuses hold you back. Action Step:Make a date with family members to walk after dinner – every night. Those left behind […]
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Sexual Health Signs & Symptoms A lot of people have concerns about their sex life. Common concerns and problems that affect one or both sex partners include: * Little or no desire for sexual relations * Different levels of desire for sex between partners * Disgust or distress with having sex or even thinking about
Skin Conditions Shingles (herpes zoster) is a skin condition. It is triggered by the chicken pox virus, which is thought to lie dormant in the spinal cord until later in life. Most often, shingles occurs in people over 50 years old. Signs & Symptoms * Pain, itching, or a tingling feeling before a rash appears.
First Aid Shock occurs when the circulation system fails to send blood to all parts of the body. With shock, blood flow or blood volume is too low to meet the body’s needs. Areas of the body are deprived of oxygen. The result is damage to the limbs, lungs, heart, and brain. Signs & Symptoms
Bone & Muscle Problems Signs & Symptoms * The pain can be mild to severe. It can be felt in one spot, in a large area, or travel to another area. Movement can cause the pain or make it worse. * Stiffness and/or swelling may occur. Causes * Overuse and wear and tear on neck
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Bone & Muscle Problems Red blood cells are normally round. In sickle cell anemia, the red blood cells take on a sickle shape. This makes the blood thicker and doesn’t let oxygen get to the body’s tissues like it should. When sickled cells get stuck in the blood vessels, they cut off the blood supply.
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Pregnancy & Prenatal Care What to Look For Do you think you might be pregnant? Here are some signs to look for: * You have missed a menstrual period. You are at least 2 weeks late. {Note: Stress or illness can cause your period to be late, too. And, some women do not have regular
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Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions Your sinuses are behind your cheekbones and forehead and around your eyes. Healthy sinuses drain almost a quart of mucus every day. They keep the air you breathe wet. Your sinuses can’t drain right if they are blocked, infected, or swollen. Sinus problems include: * A sinus infection. This can
Skin Conditions Skin cancer is the most common kind of cancer in the U.S. When found early, skin cancer can be treated with success. Skin Cancer Warning Signs Contact your doctor if you notice any of these following signs: For basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers (types that seldom spread to other parts of
First Aid Signs & Symptoms Cuts slice the skin open. This causes bleeding and pain. Scrapes are less serious than cuts, but more painful because more nerve endings are affected. Punctures are stab wounds. This causes pain, but may not result in bleeding. Bruises cause black and blue or red skin. As they heal, the
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