Women’s Health If you experience any of these symptoms, see a gynecologist. * Heavy, painful, irregular, or missed menstrual periods. Bleeding between menstrual periods. * Lower abdominal pain or cramping. * Vaginal irritation, discharge, or painful intercourse. Bleeding after intercourse. * Lumps, thickening, or tenderness in the breasts. Also see a gynecologist for a yearly […]
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Skin Conditions Most men have some degree of baldness by age 60. After age 60, 50% of women do. Signs & Symptoms * Thinning of hair on the temples and crown. * Receding hair line. * Bald spot on back of head. * Areas of patchy hair loss. Causes * Normal aging. Family history of
Women’s Health Some women dread menopause, associating the change of life with hot flashes, painful intercourse, mood swings, and the specter of old age. As with menstruation and childbearing, menopause is a rite of passage that has some discomforts. But you can help to prevent or alleviate many of them. * To maintain a positive
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General Health Conditions Using a special glass can make drinking water more fun! * Add frozen berries and fresh herbs like mint or rosemary. * Add lemon or lime for a twist. * Put cold water and ice in a decorated thermos. * Drink water with a crazy straw. * Freeze water in fun-shaped ice
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Skin Conditions * Wear sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher that blocks both UVB and UVA radiation. * Limit your time in the sun, especially during peak sunlight hours. These are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. standard time, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daylight saving time. * Wear long
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Abdominal & Urinary Conditions The gallbladder stores bile. This substance helps digest fats. Gallstones form when bile hardens into pieces of stone-like material. These deposit in the gallbladder or bile ducts (which carry bile to the small intestine). The stones can range in size from less than a pinhead to 3 inches across. Signs &
Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions Hay fever has nothing to do with hay or fever. The medical term for hay fever is allergic rhinitis. It is most common in spring and fall when a lot of ragweed is in the air. Some people have hay fever all year, though. Signs & Symptoms * Itchy or
Student Health * Learn your school’s safety guidelines and follow them. Read your school’s safety handbook. Memorize the telephone number(s) for emergency help, such as 9-1-1. Carry a cell phone with you at all times. Pre-program emergency telephone numbers in the phone to be able to call them quickly. * If you choose to drink,
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Heart & Circulation Problems The medical name for high blood pressure is hypertension (hy-puhr-TEHN-shun). High blood pressure (HBP) is when blood moves through the arteries at a higher pressure than normal. The heart strains to pump blood through the arteries. Signs & Symptoms High blood pressure (HBP) is a “silent disease.” Often there are no
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Sexual Health Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are ones that pass from one person to another through sexual contact. This can be from vaginal, anal, or oral sex, and from genital-to-genital contact. STIs are also called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Signs & Symptoms For Females and Males * Painful sores and/or blisters on the genital area,
