Category: Conditions & Treatments
The Surprising Cause of Period Pain
Many women have painful periods, but don’t know what’s causing them. It may be adenomyosis.
The Facts About Autism in American Adults
When we hear about autism, it’s often a child who’s been diagnosed or showing symptoms. However, autism isn’t limited to kids. It’s also a common health issue in adults. Recent information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates over 5.4 million adults in the United States have autism spectrum disorder, or ASD—more than 2% of the population.
All About Nebulizers
Ready to manage your COPD from the convenience of your own home? If the answer is “yes,” then it’s time to learn about nebulizers.
Heart Fluid Retention
Imagine a jam-packed Interstate 95 at 5 pm on a weekday. With CHF and other forms of heart disease, this traffic jam is what’s happening inside your body. Learn what fluid retention is and how to reduce it.
It’s Time to Get Moving: How to Exercise for Heart Health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans, contributing to 1 in 4 deaths. While it’s common, it’s largely preventable for most people through lifestyle choices. An important component of this lifestyle is exercise for heart health.
Tips for How to Treat GERD and Reclaim Your Life from Acid Reflux
Occasional acid reflux isn’t cause for worry, but if it happens a lot, you could be dealing with a more concerning condition: gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. Learn how to treat GERD—and restore your quality of life.
COPD Warning Signs
For COPD patients — managing your health at home includes self-checks to know if you are in the RED, YELLOW or GREEN zone and what to do.
When Should You Consider Prenatal Genetic Testing?
Pregnancy is exciting, but it’s also a time filled with making important decisions. For some, that means deciding whether to undergo prenatal genetic testing. The decision to do prenatal genetic testing can be complicated, but it can help to learn as much as you can about how it works.
The Facts About COPD and Preventing Lung Infections
Lung infections are common and treatable, but they can be serious for people with lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Having COPD makes hospitalization and complications from a lung infection more likely. Severe lung infections can cause permanent damage and may be life-threatening. Managing your COPD and other conditions is key to preventing lung infections.
What Are Triglycerides? What You Need to Know
You probably know that high cholesterol is a risk factor for heart attack—but having high levels of triglycerides can also put you at risk, especially if you already have cardiovascular disease. What are triglycerides, and what can you do to keep them at a healthy level?