Tag: Concerning Symptoms

Woman holding her abdomen

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.

Little boy eating chocolate

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.

Basketball players drinking water

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.

Pickleball Match

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.

Woman sick with the flu

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? Most of the time it can be treated at home, but if you start feeling very ill, know where to go – primary care, urgent care or ER.

Woman talking to her doctor

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.

People playing video games

Video Game Injuries: Virtual Fun with Real-Life Consequences

Whether you prefer a computer, game console, phone or virtual reality headset, gaming can cause real-life injuries. Understanding overuse injuries and why they happen can help you stay healthy, and pain-free while you play.

Man who looks tired and depressed - could it be low testosterone?

How Do You Know If You Have Low Testosterone, and What Can You Do?

When a man has low testosterone, it can cause many unwanted symptoms. But treatments are available that can help you get back to feeling like yourself again.

Mom with upset teen

Making Sense of Teens and Their Mood Swings

Teens and their moods can change like the weather: Sometimes they’re stormy and hot, other times they’re pleasant and calm, or they can be cold and icy. While parents can use apps to help prepare for volatile weather, they’re often caught completely unprepared when they find themselves in the path of a teen mood swing tornado.

woman being checked for skin cancer

How to Reduce Your Risk of Skin Cancer

There’s nothing like spending time outdoors on a sunny day. But exposure to harmful UV rays remains the leading cause of skin cancer. While some other risk factors for skin cancer are out of your control, certain lifestyle changes can make a big difference.