Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesRisk FactorsSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Risk Factors Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment About 40% of all chronic spine pain is related to a problem in one or more intervertebral discs. If you have chronic neck or low back pain, there are many causes that can be contributing to it. If you don’t have aherniated disc, another potential cause could be discogenic pain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLow-Carb Foods ListHow Filling Are Carbs?Calculating CarbsRecommended Daily Carb Intake Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Low-Carb Foods List How Filling Are Carbs? Calculating Carbs Recommended Daily Carb Intake For many people, moderating carbohydrates (carbs) is important. This is especially true for people with certain health conditions, likediabetes. Carbohydrates are sugar molecules that give you energy. But even without a health condition, keeping carbs in check is essential for overall health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRDIInfluencing FactorsToo Much ProteinToo Little ProteinA Meat-Free DietIncreasing Protein Intake Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents RDI Influencing Factors Too Much Protein Too Little Protein A Meat-Free Diet Increasing Protein Intake Proteinis an important part of every diet, especially in increasing or maintaining muscle mass. In general, it’s recommended that most adults get at least 10% to 35% of their daily calories from protein....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSupplementsWhat Are Leg Cramps?SafetyHow Much Daily?What Is Too Much?Alternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Supplements What Are Leg Cramps? Safety How Much Daily? What Is Too Much? Alternatives Leg cramps, sometimes called charley horses, are sudden, involuntary muscle contractions that cause intense shooting pain that lasts seconds to minutes. Many factors contribute to leg cramps, so it can be challenging to prevent them....

Sweet potatoes are a healthy root vegetable chock full ofantioxidantsthat protect your cells from damage. Plus, the nutrients in sweet potatoes are excellent for your gut, eyes, immune system, and more. Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin C,potassium, fiber, andzinc. Ana Rocio Garcia Franco/ Getty Images Starchy Vegetables: Which to Eat and Avoid 1. Gut Benefits of Sweet Potatoes Research has found that thedietary fiberin sweet potatoes is good for gut health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsVitamin B12 DeficiencySpinal DisordersInfectionsAutoimmune Diseases Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Vitamin B12 Deficiency Spinal Disorders Infections Autoimmune Diseases If you are experiencing neurological symptoms, do not necessarily assume you have multiple sclerosis (MS), especially considering there are a number of other conditions that can mimic it. Seeing a healthcare provider for an evaluation is critical before jumping to any conclusions. Depending on your symptoms, a proper diagnosis may be a fairly rapid process involving simple blood tests, or it may be more invasive, like requiring a biopsy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsInfectious CausesAllergiesLung ConditionsLymphomaHeart IssuesAcid RefluxDiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Infectious Causes Allergies Lung Conditions Lymphoma Heart Issues Acid Reflux Diagnosis Symptoms of some of the diseases that mimic lung cancer, such as asthma or acid reflux, are common with many conditions. They can include persistent cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, unexplained weight loss, hoarseness, and frequent lung infections likebronchitis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOsteoarthritisLupus and SclerodermaSjögren’s DiseasePsoriatic ArthritisViral ArthritisLyme DiseaseFibromyalgiaGoutReactive ArthritisBursitisSarcoidosisPolymyalgia RheumaticaHemochromatosisDual Diagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Osteoarthritis Lupus and Scleroderma Sjögren’s Disease Psoriatic Arthritis Viral Arthritis Lyme Disease Fibromyalgia Gout Reactive Arthritis Bursitis Sarcoidosis Polymyalgia Rheumatica Hemochromatosis Dual Diagnosis A number of diseases mimic the symptoms ofrheumatoid arthritis(RA), anautoimmuneform of arthritis. These include bacterial joint infections, inflammatory diseases, other autoimmune diseases, andother forms of arthritis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsResetting a Dislocated ElbowTwo Types of DislocationsNonsurgical TreatmentSurgical TreatmentPost-Treatment RecoveryResuming Normal Activity Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Resetting a Dislocated Elbow Two Types of Dislocations Nonsurgical Treatment Surgical Treatment Post-Treatment Recovery Resuming Normal Activity A dislocated elbow occurs when the elbow bones no longer connect. It is a common injury in adults and children and often happens in tandem with bone fractures (breaks) and additional nerve and tissue damage....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesEffectsTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Effects Treatment Coping Displaced, or misplaced, anger happens when someone transfers their anger to someone or something other than what initially triggered it.For example, someone angry with a decision their boss made may direct that anger at a co-worker or friend who had nothing to do with the situation. Displaced anger can lead to displaced aggression—physical or emotional hostility toward someone or something other than the initial trigger....

Key TakeawaysAmericans are buying close to 12 million disposable vapes every month, but many don’t know how to recycle or dispose of these devices that contain hazardous waste.Disposable vapes come with the same health risks as reusable e-cigarettes, and they’re a rising environmental threat.Most disposable vapes in the U.S. are illegal and unregulated, but sales have surged since the FDA banned flavored e-cigarettes in 2020. Key Takeaways Americans are buying close to 12 million disposable vapes every month, but many don’t know how to recycle or dispose of these devices that contain hazardous waste....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentRisk of SuicideCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Risk of Suicide Coping Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a condition involving a split personality or multiple personalities. This means you have two or more unique identities. DID—as well as other types ofdissociative disorders—involves symptoms that interfere with a person’s mental functioning, such as detachment or memory loss....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Switching?Causes of Triggered SwitchingWhen to Talk to Your Healthcare ProviderSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Switching? Causes of Triggered Switching When to Talk to Your Healthcare Provider Summary Dissociative identity disorder (DID)is a mental health condition that was formerly known as multiple personality disorder or split personality disorder. This condition causes a person to have multiple distinct identities....