Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Ear InfectionsHow Ear Infections HappenPreventionWhen to See a DoctorFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Ear Infections How Ear Infections Happen Prevention When to See a Doctor Frequently Asked Questions Ear infections can be painful and disruptive. They are especially frustrating for people who get reoccurring ear infections, or for parents whose children are prone to them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHealthy DietExerciseWeight LossBlood PressureCholesterolSmokingAlcoholTestosteroneAnabolic SteroidsMedication Side EffectsStressFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Healthy Diet Exercise Weight Loss Blood Pressure Cholesterol Smoking Alcohol Testosterone Anabolic Steroids Medication Side Effects Stress Frequently Asked Questions Erectile dysfunction(ED) is the inability to develop and maintain a penile erection for satisfactory sexual intercourse or activity. It is the most commonly reported sex problem in people with a penis, affecting at least 18 million people in the United States....

Sydney Roberts / Digital Vision / Getty Images What’s Normal? If you pass gas between eight to 25 times per day, this is considered completely normal.You are more likely to pass gas when you are going to have a bowel movement, but it is also normal to pass gas at any time throughout the day. If you experience uncomfortable bloating, or if you notice that frequent episodes of particularly smelly gas that are interfering with your day and your interaction with others, you may have a medical problem that treatment could help address....

Uric acid is a compound created as your body breaks down purines, which are found in your body and the food you eat. High levels of uric acid causegout crystalsto form, which then build up in the joints. This leads to the onset of pain and inflammation. People with gout experience periods where their symptoms worsen, which is known as a gout attack. Gout occurs in between 1% and 4% of the world’s population, though in some countries it has a higher prevalence of closer to 10%....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow the Cardiac Diet WorksRecommended Cardiac DietsFoods to EatFoods to LimitTipsLifestyle Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How the Cardiac Diet Works Recommended Cardiac Diets Foods to Eat Foods to Limit Tips Lifestyle Tips The cardiac diet is an eating plan that can help reduce the risk ofheart disease. It emphasizes whole foods likevegetables,whole grains, andfishand limits unhealthy foods high insaltandsugar....

Key Takeaways Triple-digit temperatures have reached the West and Southwest, with temperatures as high as 128 degrees Fahrenheit hitting California in recent weeks. When weather conditions align, sizzling temperatures can last for days as a result of hot ocean air being trapped in the atmosphere, also known as a heat dome.Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration in 2015 shows that only about 64% of U.S. households have access to central air conditioning systems....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRisk FactorsLifestyle ChangesLifting TechniquesExercisesHernias and PregnancyPost-Op Prevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risk Factors Lifestyle Changes Lifting Techniques Exercises Hernias and Pregnancy Post-Op Prevention While it’s not always possible to prevent a hernia, various lifestyle modifications and mobility techniques can reduce the risk of one developing. LumiNola / Getty Images Factors That Increase the Risk of Hernia Herniasdevelop when theabdominal musclesand connective tissue in the abdomen are weak or stretched, creating a bulge....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTreatmentPreventionCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Treatment Prevention Coping Frequently Asked Questions The chronic inflammatory skin diseasehidradenitis suppurativa(HS) can create scars. While the exact cause of HS is unknown, hormones, genetics, and environmental factors play key roles in developing the disease. HS causes sudden eruptions ofabscesses(boils) and nodules on the skin nearhair follicles. These are intensely sore and result in abnormal pigmentation and scars....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsQuit SmokingMaintain a Healthy Blood PressureIncrease Antioxidants in Your DietTake a Daily SupplementCut Back on CarbsWear SunglassesGet Your Eyes Checked Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Quit Smoking Maintain a Healthy Blood Pressure Increase Antioxidants in Your Diet Take a Daily Supplement Cut Back on Carbs Wear Sunglasses Get Your Eyes Checked Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common cause of vision loss in later life, should be diagnosed, treated, and monitored early to prevent severe vision loss....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHome Remedies and LifestylePrescriptionsSurgeries and ProceduresComplementary / Alternative MedicineFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Migraine GuideWhat to Know About Migraine Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Home Remedies and Lifestyle Prescriptions Surgeries and Procedures Complementary / Alternative Medicine Frequently Asked Questions Next in Migraine Guide If you are prone tomigraines, prevention can go a long way toward improving your quality of life. In addition to lifestyle modifications, this can include medications, complementary and alternative (CAM) treatments, and in some cases, even surgical approaches....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUse PesticidesTry Natural RepellentsWear Protective ClothingProtect Children SafelyPrevent Bites at HomeAvoid Bites When Traveling Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Use Pesticides Try Natural Repellents Wear Protective Clothing Protect Children Safely Prevent Bites at Home Avoid Bites When Traveling Preventing mosquito bites is important for more reasons than not having to deal with the itch the bites cause. Mosquito bites can also leave residual scars, causeallergic reactions, and, in some areas, transmit disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsWho Is at RiskPrevention in a CarPrevention on a BoatWhen to Seek Kelp Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Who Is at Risk Prevention in a Car Prevention on a Boat When to Seek Kelp Enes Evren / Getty Images You may be at risk for having motion sickness if you belong to any one of these groups: Medications can also make you more prone to develop motion sickness including some antibiotics; birth control pills; digoxin; levodopa; narcotic pain medications; the antidepressants fluoxetine, paroxetine, and sertraline; and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEarly PreventionDiet TipsExerciseStress ReductionImproving SleepNext in Obesity GuideObesity: What You Need to Know Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Early Prevention Diet Tips Exercise Stress Reduction Improving Sleep Next in Obesity Guide Preventing obesity involves makinghealthy lifestylechoices every day. To prevent obesity, you need to stay active, follow a healthy diet, and get adequate sleep. Obesity prevention also involves saying no to certain preferences, like soft drinks, or driving short distances when you could walk instead....