Back painis usually considered a problem during middle and older age, but a 2020 study found that more than a third of children and adolescents reported experiencing back pain in the previous year, and almost 9% reported severe back pain in the same time period.Back pain in teens and kids can occur due toobesity, intense year-round sports activities, and wearing a heavy backpack at school.This article will review the possible causes of back pain in teens and younger children....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFlea BitesHivesBed BugsContact DermatitisScabiesDyshidrotic EczemaGuttate PsoriasisWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Flea Bites Hives Bed Bugs Contact Dermatitis Scabies Dyshidrotic Eczema Guttate Psoriasis When to See a Provider Itchy bumps on the skin aren’t always mosquito bites and can have other causes. They include other types of bug bites, infections, or skin irritations. Other symptoms also may be present....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGenetic MutationsExcess WeightPoor DietInactivitySmokingUncontrolled DiabetesMedicinesOptimal HDL Levels Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Genetic Mutations Excess Weight Poor Diet Inactivity Smoking Uncontrolled Diabetes Medicines Optimal HDL Levels Some people have a genetic risk for cholesterol problems, but you can limit some of the risk factors when your “good” HDL is too low. Lifestyle changes including diet, exercise, and not smoking can help to improve your levels....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon Dry Cough CausesOther Potential CausesHome RemediesWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Dry Cough Causes Other Potential Causes Home Remedies When to See a Provider A dry cough occurs as a natural reflex when inflammation or irritation affects your airway. It is also called an unproductive cough since it does not produce phlegm or mucus. A dry cough can be classified as acute or chronic, based on its duration....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cataracts Glaucoma Refractive Errors AMD Diabetic Retinopathy Dry Eye How Eye Disease is Diagnosed Self-Care There are many types of eye diseases, all of which can cause symptoms that affect vision. Healthcare providers can treat some types of common eye disorders and manage symptoms you can see better....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAthlete’s FootPoison Ivy, Oak, SumacHand, Foot, and Mouth DiseaseCellulitisDyshidrotic EczemaShoe Contact DermatitisScabiesPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Athlete’s Foot Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Cellulitis Dyshidrotic Eczema Shoe Contact Dermatitis Scabies Prevention A rash on top of your foot or anywhere on your foot can have several causes. Common foot rashes include fungal or bacterial infections, allergic reactions, contagious skin conditions, and more....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFor Sexual HealthFor Digestive HealthFor Heart HealthFor Immune HealthFor Infection PreventionFor UTI PreventionFor Skin HealthDaily TotalsSide EffectsRecipeBest Source Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents For Sexual Health For Digestive Health For Heart Health For Immune Health For Infection Prevention For UTI Prevention For Skin Health Daily Totals Side Effects Recipe Best Source Cranberry juice is a rich source ofvitamin C, an antioxidant that plays a vital role in immune health....

For those who suffer from the ill effects of sleep disorders, many diagnostic tests are available that may lead to a better understanding of what the problem may be. Let’s discuss the options. Science Photo Library / Getty Images Overnight Oximetry Overnight oximetry is one of the simplest and, generally, earliest sleep studies that may be conducted.It involves the use of a probe (similar to a clothespin) that is worn on the finger or earlobe which continuously measures oxygen levels and heart rate....

Almost 800,000people in the United States experience a stroke each year. Though some stroke risk factors are beyond your control—like race and ethnicity—there are some lifestyle changes you can make to lower your risk.Some of these changes include avoiding smoking cigarettes, remaining active, and limiting your salt intake. But along with these lifestyle modifications, eating certain foods can help too.The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet (DASH diet) was originally designed to, as the name implies, stop hypertension....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFactors Influencing HealingHome RemediesTreatmentsPreventionImproving Self-Esteem Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Factors Influencing Healing Home Remedies Treatments Prevention Improving Self-Esteem Keloids are raised scarsyou might develop after a skin injury, like apiercingor surgery. When keloids form, they can grow or become misshapen due to abnormal overgrowth of scar tissue as a wound heals. In rare cases, people develop a spontaneous keloid in an area where they were never injured....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSomatic TherapyPotential Health BenefitsTips for Getting Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Somatic Therapy Potential Health Benefits Tips for Getting Started Somatic exercises might help with healing when used with conventional medicine. Your somatic nervous system (SNS) is part of theperipheral nervous system.SNS disorders cause physical pain and feelings and behaviors (i.e., anxiety and anxious behaviors) related to physical symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWays to HelpWhen They Don’t Want HelpEffects on CaregiverWhen to Consult a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Ways to Help When They Don’t Want Help Effects on Caregiver When to Consult a Provider It can be heartbreaking to watch a loved one struggling with depression. Naturally, you want to help them but may not know where to start. The hard truth is that no matter what you do, you cannot cure your loved one’s depression....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCOVID-19Influenza3. Varicella (Chickenpox) VaccineHepatitis BMMRTdapMeningococcal Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents COVID-19 Influenza Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine Hepatitis B MMR Tdap Meningococcal All adults should ensure that they are up-to-date with all of their recommended vaccines, but vaccinations for healthcare workers are especially important. People who work in healthcare settings are frequently exposed to germs while seeing or caring for patients, and direct contact isn’t always necessary to contract an infection....