Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms of a Flare-UpLengthCausesManaging TriggersPain Relief and CopingWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms of a Flare-Up Length Causes Managing Triggers Pain Relief and Coping When to Seek Care An endometriosis flare-up is a period of increased severity of endometriosis, resulting in increased pain and worsenedsymptoms. Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition, so there are several factors that can increase or trigger inflammation in the body and cause flare-ups....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns and SymptomsTypes of StrokeCauses and Risk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentRecoveryPreventionOutlookNext in Stroke GuideSigns and Symptoms of Stroke Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs and Symptoms Types of Stroke Causes and Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Recovery Prevention Outlook Next in Stroke Guide A strokeis a serious medical emergency that occurs when there is a deficiency of blood flow to an area of the brain or bleeding in the brain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFunctions of Folic AcidHealth BenefitsHow Much Do You Need?Who Should Take Folic Acid Supplements?SourcesPrecautionsInteractions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Functions of Folic Acid Health Benefits How Much Do You Need? Who Should Take Folic Acid Supplements? Sources Precautions Interactions Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin. It is also called folic acid, folacin, or vitamin B9. Folic acid is a synthetic form of folate used in supplements or added to foods for fortification, whereas folate is found naturally in foods....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Magnesium Benefits SleepTypesDosageWho Can Benefit?Foods With MagnesiumSide Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Magnesium Benefits Sleep Types Dosage Who Can Benefit? Foods With Magnesium Side Effects There are many potential benefits of supplementing with magnesium for sleep, ranging from calming your nervous system and reducing insomnia to alleviating anxiety and soothing restless leg syndrome. Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a role in over 300 biochemical processes in the body, including those linked to sleep....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHealth BenefitsIs It Good for You?Side Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Health Benefits Is It Good for You? Side Effects Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylacium) comes from the bark of various species of cinnamon trees. It has been used as a spice and medicinal remedy for thousands of years. Cinnamon is an aromatic and versatile ingredient in sweet and savory recipes.Cinnamon has been studied for its therapeutic effects, from loweringblood sugarandcholesterolto reducinginflammation....

Key TakeawaysAccording to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the monoclonal antibody treatment Evusheld is no longer authorized for use in preventing COVID-19 infections.SARS-CoV-2 has evolved over time. The currently circulating variants of the COVID virus have been resistant to existing monoclonal antibodies.There is currently no other preventive medication for COVID. People at high risk for infection will need to rely on other measures to avoid getting sick. Key Takeaways According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the monoclonal antibody treatment Evusheld is no longer authorized for use in preventing COVID-19 infections....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFeeling for Fluid in the KneeArthritisTorn MeniscusACL TearOther Ligament InjuriesKneecap Problems Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Feeling for Fluid in the Knee Arthritis Torn Meniscus ACL Tear Other Ligament Injuries Kneecap Problems A knee examination is usually the first step in determining the cause ofknee pain. During this exam, your healthcare provider may do knee tests designed to evaluate knee function and range of motion....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsExamplesCausesEffectsResultsCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Examples Causes Effects Results Coping Cognitive dissonance is the discomfort you feel when you have two contradictory beliefs or values.Examples of cognitive dissonance include a smoker who knows cigarettes are dangerous, a company that doesn’t follow its own code of ethics, or a person who avoids speaking about a past trauma while still dealing with it in the present....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRumination CycleEmotional Processing EffectsLinked ConditionsAre You Ruminating?Stopping Rumination Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Rumination Cycle Emotional Processing Effects Linked Conditions Are You Ruminating? Stopping Rumination Rumination is an unhealthy thought pattern that can interfere with your ability to live your life; the rumination cycle means the more you ruminate, the harder it is to stop. Anyone can experience ruminations, but people with anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can experience ruminative thinking....

Dementiaaffects more than just the ability to remember things. It also can impact visuospatial abilities and skills. Visual-spatial problems in dementia are common. This article discusses what visual spacial difficulties are and how they affect people with dementia. What Are Visuospatial Abilities? Also referred to as “visual-spatial” and “visuo-spatial,” visuospatial abilities consist of the ability to understand what we see around us and interpret spatial relationships. In other words, this includes both the images we see (visual), as well as our perception of the size and location of our surroundings (spatial)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs There a Difference?UsesWarningsDosageSide EffectsAlternative Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is There a Difference? Uses Warnings Dosage Side Effects Alternative Options Excedrin is a popular over-the-counter (OTC) pain-relieving medication brand with two popular formulations: Excedrin Migraine and Excedrin Extra Strength. Both brands contain the same active ingredients: acetaminophen, aspirin, andcaffeine. However, they are marketed to serve different purposes. Excedrin Migraine is meant to relieve pain associated with headaches and migraines....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsWhat to DoWhat Not to DoWhen to Seek CareMedical TreatmentPrevention Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms What to Do What Not to Do When to Seek Care Medical Treatment Prevention Tips Earwax removal in children is avoided if the earwax doesn’t cause symptoms. If there is itching, discomfort, or hearing loss, you can use eardrops made of mineral oil or diluted hydrogen peroxide that helps soften earwax so it comes out on its own....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsIs It an Eating Disorder?Do Laxatives Cause Weight Lost?Health RisksFinding Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Is It an Eating Disorder? Do Laxatives Cause Weight Lost? Health Risks Finding Help The ongoing misuse of laxatives can lead to chronicconstipation,electrolyte imbalances,depression, heart problems, and an increased risk ofcolon cancer.Treatment typically involvespsychotherapyand changes in eating habits. Learn more about excessive laxative use, including the symptoms, causes, and treatment options....