Mature Health: Over Age 50 Mealtime is something to look forward to. But for some older adults, especially men living alone, preparing meals can be both awkward and troublesome. This can lead to the “tea and toast” syndrome of skipped or unbalanced meals. Hit-or-miss eating habits can, in turn, lead to loss of energy and […]
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Skin Conditions In January 2015, CDC issued a health advisory to notify public health departments and healthcare facilities about a multi-state outbreak of measles. The outbreak started at Disneyland in Dec., 2014. During that entire year, the CDC reported a record number of measles in the U.S. with 644 cases from 27 states. This is
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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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Abdominal & Urinary Conditions Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a problem that mostly affects the bowel (the large intestine) and is not caused by any other bowel disease. It can be painful, does not damage the colon or lead to other health problems. Signs & Symptoms * Gas, bloating, pain, or discomfort in the abdomen.
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Cancer * Don’t smoke. Avoid secondhand smoke. * Get your house tested for radon – the number 2 cause of lung cancer after smoking. You can buy a radon test kit from a hardware store. * Take harmful waste products, such as empty aerosol cans; leftover paint, paint chips and thinners; and unused fertilizers and
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