Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms and EffectsWhen Does It Begin?How Fast Does It Happen?Causes and Risk FactorsHow to Slow Cognitive DeclineTestingCoping With Changes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms and Effects When Does It Begin? How Fast Does It Happen? Causes and Risk Factors How to Slow Cognitive Decline Testing Coping With Changes Cognitive decline—orcognitive impairment—is a reduction in the ability toremember, reason, learn, and pay attention....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryStagesSensorimotor StagePreoperational StageConcrete Operational StageFormal Operational Stage Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Stages Sensorimotor Stage Preoperational Stage Concrete Operational Stage Formal Operational Stage The late Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget was a major figure in the study of cognitive development theory in children. He believed that it occurs in four stages—sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational. This article discusses Piaget’s stages of cognitive development, including important concepts and principles....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesThemesTechniquesBenefitsWhat to ExpectEffectivenessFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Themes Techniques Benefits What to Expect Effectiveness Frequently Asked Questions Many people may endure a traumatic event at some point in their lives. These situations and their aftermath can be debilitating and potentially life-altering. While some people can cope with traumatic events, others experience an acute stress response, adjustment, orpost-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD)....

Cogwheeling is one of the symptoms ofParkinson’s disease.It is a jerky feeling in your arm or leg that you (or your healthcare provider) can sense when moving or rotating your affected limb or joint. It is an early effect of Parkinson’s disease. Daisy Daisy / Getty Images What Is Cogwheeling? The movement of cogwheeling can be described as similar to a ratchet wrench that hesitates before “clicking” forward into its next position....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding ConstipationUnderstanding ColaceUnderstanding MiralaxEfficacyDosingSide EffectsPrecautionsAlternative Treatment OptionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Constipation Understanding Colace Understanding Miralax Efficacy Dosing Side Effects Precautions Alternative Treatment Options Frequently Asked Questions ColaceandMiralaxare two orally administered, over-the-counter (OTC)laxativesused to relieve occasional, short-termconstipation: a condition that affects around four million people in the United States. Colace, containing the active ingredientdocusate, is classified as a stool softener....

Cold agglutinin disease (CAD) is a rare type of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) that develops when your immune system attacks and destroys your red blood cells. The most common cause of AIHA is due to a warm autoantibody.This means that the antibody attaches to the red blood cell at warm (body) temperature. As the name suggests, CAD occurs secondary to a cold autoantibody, meaning that the antibody attaches when the red blood cell is exposed to colder temperatures, typically in the hands, feet, and nose....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention When to See a Provider Colds and flu share many of the same symptoms, including cough, sore throat, and fatigue. Even the stages of flu recovery are similar to the stages of recovery for thecommon cold. At times, testing may be the only way to determine if the flu is involved so that antiviral drugs—which work for flu but not colds—can be prescribed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDysesthesia and the Nervous SystemTips to Manage Your Cold FeetOther Reasons for Cold Feet Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Dysesthesia and the Nervous System Tips to Manage Your Cold Feet Other Reasons for Cold Feet Cold feet symptoms that occur withmultiple sclerosis(MS), even when your feet feel warm to the touch, are known as adysesthesia. Dysesthesias are abnormal sensations that are unpleasant, potentially painful, and occur anywhere on the body, although they’re most commonly experienced in the legs and feet....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionCausesRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentWhen to Talk to a DoctorFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Causes Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment When to Talk to a Doctor Frequently Asked Questions It’s normal to feel chilly as temperatures drop during the winter. But if you constantly feel cold—regardless of the season—you might have a cold intolerance. This is a sensitivity to cold, which is especially common in women with low body fat....

Cold laser therapyis a treatment that uses low levels of light from a laser to stimulate healing. It’s often used to treat back pain. The treatment is referred to as “cold” because the intensity is low enough not to generate heat; it doesn’t actually cool your tissues, though. Back Problems Treated With Cold Laser Therapy BanksPhotos / Getty Images Cold laser therapy is often called low-level laser therapy, or LLLT. It’s been around as a pain relief treatment for over 30 years....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAre Cold Sores Herpes?SymptomsTransmissionTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Are Cold Sores Herpes? Symptoms Transmission Treatment This article explains the similarities and differences between cold sores vs. herpes, including how you get them, what symptoms they cause, and how they are treated. This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing.See Photoancoay/ Getty Images This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCold vs. AllergiesUnderstanding the CauseRelieving SymptomsManaging Chronic Allergies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cold vs. Allergies Understanding the Cause Relieving Symptoms Managing Chronic Allergies Figuring out whether symptoms like sniffling, sneezing, coughing, and a sore throat are from cold or allergies can be tricky. This is especially true during certaintimes of the yearwhen specific allergens are abundant. The key differences between respiratory illnesses like the common cold and allergies are the onset and duration of symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsWeight LossHow It’s DoneSafety Considerations and PrecautionsTips and Best Practices Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Weight Loss How It’s Done Safety Considerations and Precautions Tips and Best Practices Cold plunges,cold showers,ice baths, and winter swimming are all types of cold water therapy. There are several reported benefits, including improvedcirculation, fat-burning, and mood benefits. However, research on cold water therapy has not definitively proved this....