A child with the ability to communicate effectively with words, gestures and body language will not only be able to express feelings, problems and needs, but also have the self-esteem to develop and maintain relationships at home and at school,...
If you feel shy or awkward in social situations, it may be due to your genes or a life experience in which you were pushed too quickly into a situation you weren't ready for, according to website TeenHealth in the article "Shyness." When you feel...
A stroke is a blockage of blood flow to the brain either because of a blocked blood vessel or a bleeding blood vessel. The brain is sensitive to a disruption of blood flow and brain cells can die, causing permanent damage. According to Medline...
A sore throat is a very nagging medical condition in which irritation and pain in the throat may also be accompanied by difficulty in swallowing. Most of the time a sore throat is caused due to a cold or viral infection. This type of sore throat...
Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a medical condition caused by a decrease in the production of saliva, according to MayoClinic.com. Dy mouth may arise from acute causes like certain medications, emotional stress, or anxiety. Chronic, or long-term, dry...
People who are depressed often have difficulty talking about their condition or asking for help. Embarrassment, shame, confusion or a desire to deal with the problem alone are just a few reasons why talking about depression is so difficult....
Junel 1/20 is an oral contraceptive medication used to prevent pregnancy and treat acne. According to Drugs.com, it is a combination of the female hormones ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone. This birth control pill alters the thickness of your...
Dryness on the roof of your mouth is a common condition that can result from many different causes, some of which are serious and others that are insignificant. You may develop short-term dryness -- as opposed to chronic dryness -- on the...
During a stroke, blood flow suddenly fails in a portion of the brain and brain cells quickly begin to die. By definition, strokes damage brain tissue and lead to temporary or permanent neurological complications. According to the Merck Manual, in...
Migraines are chronic severe headaches often accompanied by nausea. There is a very close relationship between the nerve pathways for vision and the occurrence of migraine attacks. Visual symptoms called aura can signal the onset of a migraine....
Chest congestion from accumulation of inflammatory cells and fluid in the bronchial tubes or lungs often occurs in people with lung infections such as pneumonia or bronchitis. Chest congestion can also affect people with chronic disease such as...
You get an allergic reactions in a variety of ways. You can inhale the offending substance and have reactions, like with pollen in the spring. Allergic reactions also come from food substances that are ingested. A touch to an offending item like...
Food allergies are common among toddlers. Dr. Greene, a nationally recognized pediatrician, states that 1 in 18 children under the age of three years will develop a food allergy. Soy is one of the top eight foods that cause 90 percent of all food...
Epilepsy is the medical term used to describe seizure activity. These are episodes of a distortion of brain function that cause changes in an individual's attention or behavior. Sometimes, epilepsy is related to a temporary condition, such as...
According to Epilepsy.com, "a seizure is a sudden alteration of behavior due to a temporary change in the electrical functioning of the brain." Every seizure has a beginning, middle and end. Each stage has common symptoms that accompany it,...
Dry mouth is more than just the occasional need to drink more water or suck on a cough drop -- it's a health condition marked by several symptoms that can lead to larger problems such as gum disease. There's no direct relationship between...
Lantus is a recombinant (laboratory made), injectable medication used to stabilize blood glucose levels in type 1 and type 2 diabetics. It lowers blood sugar levels by helping cells absorb glucose from the blood. Lantus is long-acting insulin that...
More than 23 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes, and each year 1.6 million people receive a new diagnosis of this disease, according to the American Diabetes Association. People with diabetes must carefully manage their...
High cholesterol can cause a variety of health complications---some so severe they may result in death. High cholesterol is considered 240 mg or higher; however, people with levels above 200 mg are considered a high-risk and should be cautious....
Everyone will experience social anxiety at some point in their lives. Giving a speech, performing in front of peers or going to an unfamiliar party may all cause someone to feel anxious. However, people with social anxiety have such an intense,...
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes the bronchial tubes (air passages) to become inflamed and constricted. The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute report that more than 22 million people in the United States have asthma and 6 million...
Social or interpersonal anxiety has to do with worry, irrational fear and panic during intimate situations, social gatherings or work situations that seem like they could be embarrassing. Interpersonal Anxiety Disorder is also referred to as...
Parkinson's disease is a motor system disorder caused by a decrease or loss of dopamine in the brain, with symptoms such as trembling of limbs, jaw and face as well as stiffness, slow movement, bodily instability and poor coordination. These...
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects millions of people worldwide. According to the American Academy of Allergy, the number of people with asthma will increase by more than 100 million by 2025. There is no cure for asthma, but you can...
Understanding your target heart rate for moderate or vigorous aerobic exercise can help you to get the most from your workout, whether you're just doing the minimum for health or you're training for a bike race, run or other event. Your heart rate...
Anxiety can be a healthy response to stress or pressure and can help people cope, according to researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health. It's when the anxious, fearful feelings interrupt daily actives and become excessive and...
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) states that neuromuscular disease refers to a group of disorders where damage occurs to the nerves. Due to nerve cell death, communication between the nerves and muscles deteriorate, resulting in a lack of...
Ginger root made from the root, or rhizome of the ginger plant, has long been used to treat conditions such as stomach upset, arthritis and the common cold in Asian, Indian and Arabic cultures. But ginger root, like many herbal substances, can...
People who have two or more unprovoked seizures are considered to have epilepsy, according to the Epilepsy Foundation. The medical condition affects mental, emotional and physical functions. A brief abnormal electrical discharge in the brain...
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Acknowledging the death of a loved one is very difficult. Learn how to get over the death of a loved on from a licensed professional psychotherapist in this video.
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