Brain & Nervous System With short-term memory loss, you can’t recall things learned in the past seconds to minutes. With long-term memory loss, you forget things learned in the distant past, such as in childhood. It is normal to have some memory loss as you age. It is common to forget where you put your […]
Men’s Health Much has been written about the importance of calcium for women’s health, but men need calcium, too. Although osteoporosis is more prevalent in women, it can strike men. And studies have suggested that calcium may play some role in controlling blood pressure for some people-something worth asking your physician about. In addition to
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Women’s Health Menopause occurs when menstrual periods have stopped for one whole year. It is also called “the change of life.” In general, this occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. It can, though, occur as early as age 35 or as late as age 65. It can also result when both ovaries are
Men’s Health Common reasons men give for not seeing a doctor or getting health screenings are, “I feel fine” and “I’m afraid of what the doctor will find.” Don’t wait until you get sick to find a doctor. It is better to prevent a health problem than to get it. The next best thing is
Women’s Health Menstrual cramps are also called painful periods. Most females have them at sometime during their lives. Signs & Symptoms * Pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen right before or with a menstrual period. The pain can range from mild to severe. * The pain can occur with: A backache; fatigue; headache; diarrhea
Student Health A common cause of fatigue in students is infectious mononucleosis, an acute viral disease. Signs & Symptoms * Fatigue. * Fever. * Sore throat. * Swollen lymph gland in the neck area. * Pain in the upper left abdominal area. Symptoms usually last several weeks. Causes Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). This is spread from
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Pregnancy & Prenatal Care Causes Having more than one baby may happen more often if: * There is a family history of it. * The mother is taking medicine or having treatment to get pregnant. * She is an older mother. More than one baby can happen in two ways. The most common way is
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Brain & Nervous System Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the brain and spinal cord. With MS, a covering that protects nerves (myelin) and the nerves are damaged or destroyed. Over time, scar tissue forms along the damaged myelin. Nerves can’t send signals like they should. As a result, movement, sensation, etc. are
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Heart & Circulation Problems Heart health isn’t just about not smoking and controlling cholesterol and blood pressure. * Loving and feeling loved is vital to a healthy heart, as well as your overall well-being. * Studies have consistently shown that: – Negative relationships raise the risk of heart problems. – Marriage lowers the risk of
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Mature Health: Over Age 50 Don’t think that you’re getting senile just because you forget someone’s name or can’t remember where you parked your car. Everyone forgets occasionally. The truth is, most people do not become senile. Senility (or senile dementia) is a state of confusion and forgetfulness triggered by mental decline. Almost 100 different
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