Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTypesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Types Treatment Coping Excessive talking describes the act of overtalking or talking compulsively. Excessive talking may be a subjective opinion or a personality trait. It can also be a symptom of a mental or neurodevelopment condition such asautism,bipolar disorder, orattention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is important to distinguish the cause of excessive speech because the approach to dealing with it varies....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentDiagnosisWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Diagnosis When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Yawning, the involuntary act of opening your mouth, taking a deep breath, and exhaling, is the body’s natural response to being tired or bored.But yawning that happens excessively (or more often than usual) could indicate an underlying health issue....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSignsCausesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Signs Causes Treatment Physical activity is important for overall health, but when exercise becomes an addiction, it becomes harmful to your physical and mental health. Causes and risk factors of exercise addiction include genetics (biology), environmental conditions, and psychological factors. The good news is there are ways to cope with and overcome exercise addiction....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExercise & Blood SugarBenefitsRecommendationsRisksFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Exercise & Blood Sugar Benefits Recommendations Risks Frequently Asked Questions Type 2 diabetesis a health condition in which the body has difficulty processing glucose (sugar) and regulatingblood sugar levels.This leads tohigh blood sugar(hyperglycemia), which can cause other health complications.Regular exercise helps moderate blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.In addition to helping with blood sugar levels and managing type 2 diabetes, 20 to 25 minutes of exercise per day can improve blood pressure andcholesterollevels, aid inweight lossif needed, and increase happiness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMenstrual ImpactsExercise EffectsWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Menstrual Impacts Exercise Effects When to Seek Care However, exercise can sometimes cause unexpected changes to your cycle. Some people may experience irregular or missed periods, especially with intense or sudden changes in physical activity. These effects are usually harmless, but if they last longer than two to three months or come with other concerning symptoms, it’s a good idea to talk to a healthcare provider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsJoint HealthCalorie BurnWeight LossMuscles WorkedPros and Cons of TreadmillsPros and Cons of Exercise BikesDeciding Which to Use Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Joint Health Calorie Burn Weight Loss Muscles Worked Pros and Cons of Treadmills Pros and Cons of Exercise Bikes Deciding Which to Use Exercise bikes and treadmills are great choices for getting a cardio workout. They can help you burn calories....

Key TakeawaysExercise declined sharply in the days after the pandemic hit.Health outcomes are worse with a lack of exercise.Many people are returning to the gym or creating a hybrid routine of gym and streaming workouts. Key Takeaways Exercise declined sharply in the days after the pandemic hit.Health outcomes are worse with a lack of exercise.Many people are returning to the gym or creating a hybrid routine of gym and streaming workouts....

If you have suffered a Lisfranc fracture, your healthcare provider may need to perform surgery to help stabilize your foot. Sometimes surgery is not necessary. A period of immobilization is usually required after a Lisfranc injury, whether or not you’ve had surgery. You may benefit from the skilled services of aphysical therapistif you have suffered a Lisfranc injury. Your physical therapist can assess your condition and offer treatments to help decrease your pain and improve yourrange of motion (ROM), strength, and overall functional mobility....

If you have suffered anAchilles tendon rupture, then you know how painful and debilitating the injury can be. An Achilles tear can prevent you from walking normally and can limit your normal work and recreational activity.You may benefit from physical therapy (PT) for an Achilles tendon rupture. The goals of PT after an Achilles tendon tear are to restore normalrange of motion (ROM)and strength to your foot and ankle and to improve your overall pain-free functional mobility....

If you have been diagnosed withpatellofemoral stress syndrome (PFSS), also known as runner’s knee, you may be referred to a physical therapist (PT) for treatment. Exercise is one of the main treatments for PFSS. Before starting this, or any other, exercise program, check with your healthcare provider to ensure that exercise is safe for you to do. Anatomy of the Knee 1Quadriceps StrengtheningResearch indicates that weakness in yourquadriceps muscle, specifically an area of the quad called the vastus medialis obliquus (VMO), may lead to patellar misalignment and PFSS....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNormal Nasal Response to ExerciseCauses of Rhinitis With ExerciseAllergic RhinitisNonallergic Rhinitis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Normal Nasal Response to Exercise Causes of Rhinitis With Exercise Allergic Rhinitis Nonallergic Rhinitis Exercise can lead torhinitis(nasal inflammation) symptoms, such as sneezing, a runny nose, nasal congestion, or an itchy nose. Two common forms of rhinitis that can lead to a runny nose when exercising are allergic rhinitis andnonallergic rhinitis(NAR)....

If you have had atotal hip replacement surgery, there are certain precautions you need to take while you are recovering. This is especially true if your surgery was done via a posterior approach (at the back of the hip, near the buttocks). These precautions are important in order to avoid ahip replacement dislocation. When this happens, the artificial ball of the upper leg (femur) slips out of the artificial hip socket....

Your healthcare provider will likely recommend exercises as part of your broken ankle recovery plan. This will include a variety of movements aimed at helping to restore your ankle strength, flexibility, range of motion, and stability so you can resume your normal activities quickly and safely.Therapeutic exercise is actually one of the main treatments to help restore mobility after an ankle fracture. Your physical therapist can prescribe the right exercises to do at the different stages of healing, gradually adjusting their recommendations as your ankle function improves....