Arthritis
Summary If you feel pain and stiffness in your body or have trouble moving around, you might have arthritis. Most kinds of arthritis cause pain and swelling in your joints. Joints are places where two bones meet, such as your elbow or knee. Over time, a swollen joint can become severely damaged. Some kinds of […]
Men and Stroke
Acting F.A.S.T. is key to stroke survival. Face: Does one side of the face droop when smiling? Arms: Does one arm drift downward when both arms are raised? Speech: Is speech slurred or strange when repeating a simple phrase? Time: If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately. View Larger Stroke is a […]
Healthy habits can lengthen life
May 8, 2018 At a Glance Researchers found that people who maintained five healthy lifestyle factors lived more than a decade longer than those who didn’t maintain any of the five. The results suggest that Americans can increase the length of their lives and lower their disease risk by adopting a healthier lifestyle. Physical activity […]
Hip Fractures Among Older Adults
One of the most serious fall injuries is a broken hip. It is hard to recover from a hip fracture and afterward many people are not able to live on their own. As the U.S. population gets older, the number of hip fractures is likely to go up. Each year over 300,000 older people—those 65 […]
Understanding Regular vs. Emergency Health Care
Published on May 21, 2020 It’s almost always best to get routine care and recommended preventive services from a primary care provider. There are big differences between visits to your primary care provider and emergency care. When to see your primary care provider You’ll see your primary care provider both when you’re sick and when […]
Get the Facts About TBI
A TBI affects how the brain works A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is an injury that affects how the brain works. It may be caused by a: Bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or Penetrating injury (such as from a gunshot) to the head There are three main types of TBI: Mild TBI […]
Shingles
About shingles Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is an infection of a nerve and the skin around it. It’s caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. It’s estimated that around one in every four people will have at least one episode of shingles during their life. Symptoms of shingles The main symptom […]
Definition & Facts for Kidney Stones
What are kidney stones? Kidney stones are hard, pebble-like pieces of material that form in one or both of your kidneys when high levels of certain minerals are in your urine. Kidney stones rarely cause permanent damage if treated by a health care professional. Kidney stones vary in size and shape. They may be as small […]
Heart Attack Symptoms, Risk, and Recovery
What is a heart attack? Heart attack signs and symptoms in men and women: Chest pain or discomfort; Shortness of breath; Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, back, arm, or shoulder; Feeling nauseous, light-headed, or unusually tired. A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction, happens when a part of the heart muscle doesn’t […]
What vitamins and minerals does a woman need?
Individual nutritional needs vary according to age and overall health status. Some requirements are specific to women, and they can also change during the lifespan. Women can benefit from a higher intake of some nutrients at specific stages of their life. This article looks at some of the vitamins and minerals a woman needs at different stages […]