Heart & Circulation Problems Wondering about your heart health? Look at your waist. Excess belly fat is linked to higher blood pressure and unhealthy blood lipid levels. For starters, adopt a heart-healthy diet of lean proteins, beans, lentils, veggies, fruits, and whole grains, and exercise regularly to reduce your heart disease risks. In fact, many […]
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First Aid The recovery position may need to be used in many conditions that need first aid, such as unconsciousness. It should not be used when a person: Is not breathing; has a head, neck, or spine injury; or has a serious injury. To Put a Person in the Recovery Position 1. Kneel at his
Abdominal & Urinary Conditions The rectum is the lowest part of the large bowel (colon). The opening of the rectum is the anus. Stool are passed from the anus. Signs & Symptoms * Rectal pain. * Rectal bleeding. * Anal itching. * Redness, swelling, or a rash in the rectal area. Causes Often there is
Eye Conditions See clearly what you search for. * Tell your eye specialist that you use a video display terminal (VDT). He or she can advise eyewear to meet your needs. * Place the screen so that your line of sight is 10 to 15 degrees below horizontal. Position the VDT screen about 2 feet
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Dental & Mouth Concerns Dental problems affect more than your teeth and mouth. Gum (periodontal) disease and other mouth infections may increase the risk for: * Pneumonia. * Heart disease. * Diabetes. Also, an oral exam can help a dentist detect many health problems. These include diabetes, eating disorders, heart disease, osteoporosis, and a lack
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Bone & Muscle Problems Repetitive motion injuries (RMIs) are also called repetitive strain injuries (RSIs). They result from doing the same activity over and over for a long period of time. This can be at work, at home, during sports, and/or with hobbies. Signs & Symptoms Signs and symptoms depend on the injury. For Carpal
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Dental & Mouth Concerns Be it red, green, blue, or amber, consumers spend millions of dollars a year on mouthwash. Many mouthwashes are strictly cosmetic-they leave your mouth smelling fresh and feeling tingly for a few minutes but don’t appreciably affect oral health. If you want to fight plaque, look for mouthwash containing cetylpridinium chloride
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Dental & Mouth Concerns Your teeth are vulnerable to nicks, chips, stains, and strains. To protect your teeth from damage and injury, take these precautions. * Don’t chew ice, pens, or pencils. * Don’t use your teeth to open paper clips or otherwise function as tools. * If you smoke a pipe, don’t bite down
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Respiratory conditions SARS is a viral respiratory illness. It began in Asia in February 2003 and spread to other countries. Signs & Symptoms * Fever higher than 100.4ºF. * Headache. The body aches all over. Diarrhea may occur. * Dry cough after 2 to 7 days. * A hard time breathing and/or shortness of breath.
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Pregnancy & Prenatal Care How Many Visits How often will you need to see your prenatal health care provider? That depends on: * Your medical history and needs * How your pregnancy is going * The provider’s advice Call your health care provider when you think or know you are pregnant. Ask to be seen.
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