Understanding Sleep Paralysis
You’ve just woken up. You try to stretch, but you suddenly realize you’re unable to move. When you try to talk, nothing happens. This scary experience is called sleep paralysis, and it can be very unsettling. Find out what causes this unusual phenomenon, and whether there is anything you can do to prevent it.
COPD Management and the Importance of Taming Stress
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, can complicate breathing and affect the quality of your everyday life. These issues may cause anxiety and stress which can make COPD worse. That’s why controlling stress is a key part of COPD management.
Diet and Exercise: Beyond Eat Less, Move More
You’ve heard the advice. If you want to lose weight, all you have to do is “eat less and move more.” As you get older, you know this simplistic maxim falls short.
How to Eat a Plant-Based Diet
Plant-based diets are heart-healthy diets, and they’re easier to follow than you might think.
Diabetes During Pregnancy
Having a baby is a natural process that’s usually safe and free of complications. However, when you have diabetes, a simple pregnancy can become a lot more complicated.
10 Common Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms
If you’ve been diagnosed with psoriasis already, you know the condition can cause uncomfortable issues with your skin. But for some patients, they can develop psoriatic arthritis. Learn the 10 most common symptoms and how to treat it.
How Exercise Helps Breast Cancer Prevention and Recovery
Exercise helps the body prevent diseases, heal faster, and boost energy and mood. For people at risk for breast cancer, regular exercise and a healthy diet helps with prevention, post-surgery survival and reducing side effects during and after treatment.
Lung Cancer Symptoms Are Not Always Obvious
Recognizing lung cancer symptoms allows for prompt initiation of treatment. Getting screened can catch it before there are symptoms when treatments are most effective.
How to Relieve Diverticulitis Symptoms
When you are experiencing symptoms of diverticulitis, you may feel pain and other digestive issues on the left side of your abdomen. While symptoms may not always be present, flare-ups can cause a lot of trouble. But there are ways to lower your chance of getting it by watching what foods you eat.
Calcium Supplements for Osteoporosis
You’ve heard it all your life: Calcium builds strong bones. It’s why your parents served you milk when you were growing up. It’s why low-fat dairy and leafy greens are an important part of your adult diet. But are calcium supplements right for you?