General Health Conditions 1. Drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water or other unsweetened fluids. 2. Spend 2 hours or less of non-work screen time (laptops, video games, cell phones, etc.). 3. Be physically active for 30 or more minutes. 4. Wash your hands often to lower your risk of picking up and […]
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Brain & Nervous System Like a great conductor, our brain directs our every movement, sound, and emotion. It never stops working and thinking for us, but we rarely return the favor and think about the health of our brain. A healthy brain can concentrate, analyze, plan, learn, remember, feel, and so much more. While a
Skin Conditions The skin has two basic layers. The outer, protective layer is the epidermis. The thicker, inner layer is the dermis. About Your Skin The skin is the body’s largest organ. * It protects tissues inside the body from injury. * It serves as a barrier against chemicals, germs, hot and cold weather, pollution,
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Abdominal & Urinary Conditions The abdomen is the body region between the lower ribs and the pelvis. Many vital organs make up this body region. Signs & Symptoms The type of pain, its location, and other symptoms that come with it point to the cause. * Mild to severe pain. It can feel dull or
First Aid To prevent accidental poisoning: * Always read warning labels on pesticides, household cleaners, and other products that could be poisonous. Follow instructions for use and storage. * Crush unused medications and mix them with water. Mix this with used coffee grounds or kitty litter. Put this in the garbage in a sealed plastic
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Skin Conditions Acne is a common skin condition. It occurs most often in teenagers and young adults, but can persist into adulthood. Signs & Symptoms * Whiteheads and/or blackheads. * Red and painful pimples. * Deeper lumps (cysts or nodules). How acne forms. Causes Foods and beverages, such as chocolate, nuts, greasy foods, and cola
Dental & Mouth Concerns Each year, over four million people-many of them adults-are fitted for braces. If you have any of the following dental problems, you may be a likely candidate for braces. * Crowded or crooked teeth. * Buckteeth, misaligned teeth, or lower teeth that protrude. * Poor bite or wide spaces between teeth.
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Skin Conditions Age spots are skin blemishes that come with aging. All age spots are generally harmless. They are more a cosmetic issue than a medical one. It is important, though, to distinguish them from skin cancer. Signs & Symptoms * Small or large, flat, freckle-like marks that are different shades of brown (liver spots).
Brain & Nervous System Many people are afraid that growing old means losing the ability to think, reason, or remember. Some short-term memory loss does come with aging. You may, for example, forget where you put your keys or not remember the name of a person you just met. This is normal. Memory lapses that
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Eye Conditions Growing older does not always mean you see poorly. But you may not see as well as you did before. Common changes that affect your eyes are: * “Aging Eyes.” The medical term for this is presbyopia (prez-bee-OH-pea-ah). This comes on slowly after age 40. Close objects or small print are harder to
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