Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGeneral AnesthesiaLocal AnesthesiaRegional AnesthesiaSedationHow to Prepare For AnesthesiaTips For Recovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents General Anesthesia Local Anesthesia Regional Anesthesia Sedation How to Prepare For Anesthesia Tips For Recovery Anesthesia is commonly characterized into four main types: The choice of anesthesia depends on factors such as the procedure, the individual’s health, and preferences. Getty Images / kupicoo General anesthesiais used for major operations, including (but not limited to):...

There are self-care strategies that may aid in helping to preventprostate cancer, the third most common cause of cancer-related death in men. Located below the bladder, the prostate is the gland responsible for producing fluid for semen. Lee Edwards / Caiaimage / Getty Images Risk Factors One of the first steps ofprostate cancer preventionis learning the keyrisk factors for prostate cancer. Those risk factors include: Prostate cancer risk rises rapidly after age 50, and almost six out of ten incidences of prostate cancer occur in people over age 65....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis This article describes the four types of neuropathy, including their symptoms and causes. It also explains how neuropathy is diagnosed and treated. Stevica Mrdja / EyeEm / Getty Images Neuropathy Types Neuropathy can affect different nerves throughout the body. Symptoms vary based on which nerve or nerve group is affected. Different diseases and disorders can cause neuropathy, some of which can cause more than one type of neuropathy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPassion Fruit Nutrition FactsBenefits of Passion FruitHow to Enjoy Passion FruitWho Should Avoid It? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Passion Fruit Nutrition Facts Benefits of Passion Fruit How to Enjoy Passion Fruit Who Should Avoid It? Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) is highly aromatic with a sweet-tangy or sour taste. You can consume its seeds, flesh, and juice. Health benefits include improved immune function and a reduced risk of certain diseases....

Kinga Krzeminska / Getty Images 1. Arm Motion When you walk, run, or perform other physical activities, your arms tend to swing as you move naturally. One study hypothesizes that this repetitive arm swinging may create a centrifugal force that pushes fluid into your hands and fingers. As the exercise ends and your arms stop swinging, the force dissipates, and your body’s blood vessels can gradually move the swelling out of the arms....

Key Takeaways SAD affects roughly 5% of adults in the United States, and the symptoms usually last about 40% of the year. It’s very similar tomajor depressive disorder—in fact, the only thing that differentiates the two conditions is that SAD follows a seasonal pattern. SAD typically strikes when the daylight hours start receding. “It’s typically late fall, early winter when you start to see the big uptick [in SAD cases],”Justin Puder, PhD, a psychologist based in Florida, told Verywell....

Sex with a new partner may be something that you are waiting for and planning, or it could be something that happens spontaneously.Regardless, if you feel like things could be headed in that direction, it’s a good idea to ask the other person some questions ahead of time so that you can feel more confident about moving forward and protecting your health.This article will explore the questions that can help both you and yournew partnerprotect your physical health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThey Are Afraid of What Medical Care Might CostUnderstanding Risks and BenefitsCoping With EmotionsLack of Support and ResourcesSeeking a DoctorNext in Seeing the Doctor Guide4 Reasons People Don’t Go to the Doctor Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents They Are Afraid of What Medical Care Might Cost Understanding Risks and Benefits Coping With Emotions Lack of Support and Resources Seeking a Doctor...

Key TakeawaysNot everyone will see meaningful weight loss when taking Ozempic, Zepbound, or another GLP-1 based drug.Paying attention to lifestyle factors, like getting adequate exercise and eating well, can improve your outcomes on the medication.Adjusting your prescription or considering other weight management options could help, too. Key Takeaways Not everyone will see meaningful weight loss when taking Ozempic, Zepbound, or another GLP-1 based drug.Paying attention to lifestyle factors, like getting adequate exercise and eating well, can improve your outcomes on the medication....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCan You Still Get It?SignsTransmissionTreatmentLength of Contagiousness Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Can You Still Get It? Signs Transmission Treatment Length of Contagiousness You may be a stranger to strep throat after getting your tonsils removed. However, you can still get strep throat after a tonsillectomy. Atonsillectomy(surgery to remove your tonsils) decreases your chances of getting strep throat the year after the surgery....

Back pain isback pain, right? Not so fast. Sometimes pain in your back can come from an entirely different region of your body, and the cause could be serious. Read on to learn about four causes of referred back pain that can signal you have a serious health problem. Verywell / Gary Ferster 1Kidney StonesKidney stonesare hard collections of crystals that can form in one or both kidneys. They can cause sharp pain in your back and sides below your ribs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBleeding GumsGum RecessionTooth SensitivityHigh Blood SugarControlling Gum DiseaseFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Bleeding Gums Gum Recession Tooth Sensitivity High Blood Sugar Controlling Gum Disease Frequently Asked Questions If you’re worried you might have gum disease, there’s a good reason for that. About half of U.S. adults have gum disease.It’s one of the most common reasons people see the dentist....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStage AStage BStage CStage DProgressionCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Stage A Stage B Stage C Stage D Progression Coping Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition in which the heart isn’t able to effectively pump blood to the body, leading to symptoms like shortness of breath, swelling, and fatigue. The American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) uses a staging system for CHF, known as ACC/AHA staging....