Heart & Circulation Problems Show your heart some love with heart-healthy habits. Eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, getting regular activity, avoiding smoke, and managing stress can all help keep your ticker on track. And, did you know that having a strong support system lowers your stress level, keeping your heart happy and […]
Pregnancy & Prenatal Care Nausea is when you feel like throwing up. Vomiting is when you do throw up. They are both signs of morning sickness. It is usually due to changes in hormones. Low blood sugar levels also cause it. Despite its name, morning sickness can happen any time of day. It can even
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Respiratory conditions Lung cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer in men and women. The rich network of blood vessels that deliver oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body can spread cancer very quickly. By the time it is diagnosed, other organs may be affected. The lungs are also a
First Aid Near-drowning is when a person is in danger of drowning. Each year, almost 8,000 people die from drowning. Seventy percent of all near-drowning victims recover; 25% die, and 5% have brain damage. A toddler can drown in as little as 2 inches of water in a bathtub, sink, etc. Toilet bowls are unsafe,
Eye Conditions Macular degeneration is a progressive eye disorder. Known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), it is the most common cause of central vision loss in older Americans. The central part of the retina (the macula) deteriorates. This results in the loss of central (straight-ahead) vision. One or both eyes may be affected. The most
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Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions Signs & Symptoms * Bleeding from a nostril. * Bleeding from the nose and down the back of the throat. Causes Nosebleeds are often caused by broken blood vessels just inside the nose. Risk factors include: * A cold or allergies. * A dry environment. * Frequent nose blowing and
Men’s Health If a man has been unsuccessful at fathering a child, he’ll probably be checked for two kinds of problems: low sperm count (too few sperm per given volume of semen) and poor sperm motility (sperm that are poor swimmers and have trouble fertilizing an egg). Factors that can reduce fertility in men include:
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Men’s Health You never heard of male menopause? It’s a term used to describe the emotional reactions men sometimes have in response to mid-life transitions. Between the ages of 40 and 60, some men begin to feel edgy and dissatisfied, overwhelmed by their obligations, and pessimistic about their futures. Typical symptoms include: * Insomnia. *
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Abdominal & Urinary Conditions Kidney stones are hard masses of mineral deposits formed in the kidney(s). They can be as small as a tiny pebble or an inch or more across. They are more common in men. Kidney Stones Signs & Symptoms Some kidney stones cause no symptoms. Small ones can be passed, without pain,
General Health Conditions Track and control your blood pressure and blood levels for cholesterol, triglycerides, and glucose. Discuss with your doctor what your target numbers should be based on your personal health and risk factors. © American Institute for Preventive Medicine
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