Shingles eventually affects about 25 percent of the population, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, most after the age of 40. People with medical conditions---especially those that affect the immune...
Gout is a type of arthritis characterized by sharp uric acid crystals that get deposited in the joints. As a result of this, the joints become inflamed and irritated, often leading to extreme pain.
Sodium and potassium are important electrolytes involved in many of the body's functions. Sodium is important for fluid balance, while potassium is important for muscle contraction and the heart's rhythm. Several conditions can cause both high...
Medical conditions come in multiple forms and can range from mild to very severe. They can start in childhood, or they can develop over the course of time. In some cases, they are preventable and treatable, and other times they are not. Lifestyle,...
A vitamin D deficiency can cause numerous medical conditions. According to the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements, vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, not naturally present in most foods; rather, it is added to some foods...
Travel is a wonderful experience and great fun. But if you get sick or injured while you are abroad, the costs can be enormous -- unless you have travel insurance. If you have a pre-existing medical condition, it is vital to ensure that any health...
People who are ill often will feel some anxiety, but some medical conditions actually cause anxiety. Anxiety is often ignored as a mental condition even though it can be a symptom of a medical condition. To determine the cause of anxiety, a person...
Most of the time, a case of the hiccups is short-lived and not a matter of great concern. This involuntary spasm of the diaphragm muscle can be the result of eating a large meal, drinking carbonated drinks like soda and beer, or from smelling...
HealthReform.gov describes a pre-existing condition as a medical problem that occurred before someone applied for a new health-insurance policy. Pre-existing medical conditions affect insurance premiums and the ability of those with medical...
Medical conditions as a result of marathon training are not uncommon. Understanding the realm of possible injuries will help you to recognize, react and return to training sooner. Frustrating for certain, training injuries may not mean withdrawing...
The premise of a well-balanced diet is to keep people well. "Dietary Guidelines for Americans" encourages fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins to reduce the risk of chronic disease. These recommendations are to help the general...
Numerous medical conditions may be treated with dietary supplements. According to the National Institutes of Health's Office of Dietary Supplements, most American adults take one or more dietary supplements every day -- including vitamins,...
Teenagers go through many physical, mental and emotional changes, and adolescence is the ideal time to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors to prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, stroke and certain types of cancer....
Having a balanced diet implies consuming the adequate amount, as well as the right types, of food and drinks, as described in Medline Plus, a website supported by the National Institutes of Health. A balanced diet provides the energy and nutrition...
Psychological factors can influence physical health either indirectly, by changing behaviors that affect your health, such as eating, sleeping and socializing, or directly, by producing changes in your hormones and/or heart rate. Additionally, the...
The human body relies upon essential vitamins and minerals in order function. The Institutes of Medicine Food and Nutrition Board provide a list of dietary reference intakes recommending how much of each vitamin and mineral your body needs each...
Thirty to 35 percent of cancers in America are attributed to diet, according to a 2008 study published in "Pharmaceutical Research." Although a healthy diet full of a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products can...
Deficiencies in certain essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals can bring on dangerous diseases. These conditions affect millions of people worldwide, especially refugees and populations in developing countries, according to the World Health...
Not long ago -- just a few decades, in fact -- you might have been told not to exercise at all if you suffered from a severe medical condition, especially if it related to your heart. But more recently those attitudes have changed. There is...
Numerous medical conditions may be triggered by diet Coke consumption. According to the Green Facts website, aspartame is a non-caloric sweetener used in many diet soft drinks -- including diet Coke -- and food preparations. Although several...
Hair can be thick or thin, shiny or dull, oily and sometimes dry. Dry hair can be considered normal for a particular person or the result of exposure to harsh conditions. Styling, coloring and blow-drying takes a toll on hair and can cause damage...
Missed periods are generally a sign of pregnancy, though, in some cases, they can be caused by stress, rapid weight loss or gain or a serious medical condition. Certain drugs can also disrupt a woman's menstrual cycle, and popular birth control...
Numerous conditions may benefit from a low cholesterol diet. According to MayoClinic.com, cholesterol is a waxy substance that is found in the fats, or lipids, in a person's blood. The body needs cholesterol to synthesize hormones and repair cell...
Your body needs vitamin B12 to help keep the blood cells and nerve cells healthy and functioning correctly. Most people get enough vitamin B12 through the diet, but some medical conditions prevent proper absorption of the vitamin, requiring...
The 10 deadliest diseases in the U.S. in 2007 were heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic lower respiratory diseases, unintentional injuries, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, flu and pneumonia, kidney disease and septicemia, according to the...
Many people suffer from painful medical conditions. According to MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, pain is a sensation that's triggered by a person's nervous system, and pain can...
Women often have specialized health concerns. Childbirth and pregnancy may cause many health issues to arise. The hormonal changes encountered monthly by women also add to the medical conditions they commonly face.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt turned to water when he sought relief from the ravages of polio. Freed from the constraints of gravity, he temporarily escaped his paralysis in the buoyant environment. Swimming is an intense yet gentle aerobic exercise...
The Office of Rare Diseases Research (a branch of the National Institutes of Health) classifies rare diseases as those that affect fewer than 200,000 Americans. Most rare diseases are hereditary, which means they can be passed down from a person's...
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