Respiratory conditions One important way to limit the spread of COVID-19 (COVID) in your home is to improve ventilation or air flow. This helps prevent virus particles from building up in the air if virus particles are present. Increasing ventilation can be part of a plan to protect you and your family from COVID. Here […]
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Mature Health: Over Age 50 Years spent soaking up the sun can result in circular patches of light brown pigmentation, called liver spots or age spots, on your face, arms, neck, and the back of your hands. Liver spots have nothing to do with the liver, though; they’re “superfreckles”-areas of dark pigment triggered by overexposure
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Skin Conditions An ingrown toenail digs into the skin next to the side of the nail. The most common site is the big toe. Other toes and even fingernails can be affected. Signs & Symptoms * Redness. * Tenderness. * Discomfort or pain. Causes * Jamming your toes. * Wearing shoes or socks that fit
Skin Conditions Signs & Symptoms * Quick, sharp pain. * Swelling. * Itching. * Redness at the sting site. * Hives. Insect stings can even result in a severe allergic reaction. Causes Insect stings come from bumblebees, honeybees, hornets, wasps, yellow jackets, and fire ants. Treatment Self-care treats mild reactions to insect stings. A severe
Women’s Health Insomnia is having trouble falling asleep. It can last from a single night to a few weeks. It can occur from time to time or be a chronic problem. Signs & Symptoms * Waking up during the night and not being able to get back to sleep. * Waking up too early. *
General Health Conditions Do You Have Insomnia? Answer these questions: 1. Do you have trouble falling asleep? 2. Do you have problems staying asleep? 3. Do you wake up too early and can’t get back to sleep? 4. Do any of these problems last at least 3 weeks? If you answered yes to number 4,
Eye Conditions As you age, your eyes can get irritated more easily because they make less tears. Poorer vision increases the risk for eye injuries. Signs & Symptoms You feel burning, dryness, itching, and/or pain and swelling in one or both eyes. Causes For Eye Irritation: Causes include particles in the eye; too much sun
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Men’s Health Jock itch is an infection of the skin on the groin and upper inner thigh areas. Signs & Symptoms * Redness. * Itching. * Raised red rash with borders. Center areas of the rash are dry with small scales. Causes Jock itch is usually caused by a fungus. It can also result from
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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