Tag: Concerning Symptoms
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: How Can It Affect Your Thyroid Gland?
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis can cause the thyroid gland to make fewer hormones your body needs for some of its most important functions. This condition is known as hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid. Fortunately, treatment is available to replace one of these essential substances so you can manage an underactive thyroid.
Wondering What to Eat When You’re Sick? Try These Comforting Foods.
If you’re feeling under the weather, getting the right nutrition takes on a new importance. Find out which foods may help you feel better when you’re feeling sick.
6 Things to Know About Heart Failure and Mental Health
While heart conditions and mental health concerns seem entirely separate, issues with one can cause challenges in the other.
Uterine Cancer and Chemical Hair Straighteners
Among the many unique health care challenges that women face throughout their lives, a new concern is growing about the connection between the chemical hair straighteners that some women use and the development of uterine cancer.
Frequent Urination: When Diabetes and Menopause Affect the Bladder
Women who urinate too frequently may not know that Type 2 diabetes and menopause are common causes of their condition. Fortunately, there are many solutions for treating frequent urination, regardless of the reason.
6 Surprising Foods with Caffeine—and What to Do When You’ve Had Too Much
Caffeine can impact your sleep and make you anxious, and considering there are so many drinks and foods with caffeine, you may not realize how much you’re consuming.
Recognizing Dehydration Symptoms in Athletes
Athletes of every age, ability and activity are at risk of experiencing dehydration symptoms. Maintaining proper hydration before, during and after exercise is key to performing your best and getting the greatest benefit out of your workouts.
Preventing Pickleball Injuries
Pickleball-related injuries range from mild sprains to severe muscular strains and joint complications. Thankfully, many players can effectively prevent and treat these injuries by knowing what causes them, how to prevent injury and what recovery looks like.
FLU SOS: When to Treat at Home, Seek Urgent Care, or Head to the ER
You wake up one morning with a sore throat and cough. Do you know what to do if you think you have the flu? You will likely not be too sick if you get the flu. However, if you start feeling very ill, know where to go – primary care, urgent care or ER.
What Symptoms Should You Discuss With Your Gynecologist?
How do you know when you need to see your gynecologist? Learn which symptoms you should never ignore.