Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAssess BleedingClean the WoundCover the WoundGet Medical HelpFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Assess Bleeding Clean the Wound Cover the Wound Get Medical Help Frequently Asked Questions Properly dressing a wound is one of the most basic first aid techniques there is. The process remains unchanged regardless of the size or severity of the injury. Whether it’s a child’s skinned knee or a gunshot wound, the tenets of wound dressing are identical....

Amid the dizzying array oftreatments available for psoriasis, moisturizing is the only therapy that can helpallpatients, regardless of the severity of their skin lesions. A daily moisturizing regimen is simply essential for people withpsoriasis. If you have psoriasis, you want to keep your existing patches from worsening and help to prevent future outbreaks. Amoisturizer—whether in the form of a lotion, cream, oil, or ointment—serves double duty in the fight against psoriasis, an immune-system condition that causes skin cells to reproduce far more rapidly than normal....

Properly positioning your loved one in bed will not only make them more comfortable but can help prevent them from developingpainful pressure ulcers, also known as pressure injuries or bedsores.Here’s how to position someone in a manner that is safe for them—and for you. FS Productions / Getty Images Make the Bed Properly Placing a sheet under the patient makes it easier to position them. A slide sheet, which is specifically designed for this purpose, is made from a material that slides easily along the fitted sheet....

Key TakeawaysTwo new variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 have been detected, and they appear to increase the risk of transmission.Preventive measures such as mask-wearing, distancing and handwashing are effective even on the new variants, so it’s important to keep practicing safety precautions.Experts say the vaccines now being distributed are effective even against the new virus variants.New and more infectious variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, that were first detected in South Africa and the U....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs Osteoporosis a Disability?Eligibility StepsMedical EvidenceMedical-Vocational AllowanceApplying for BenefitsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is Osteoporosis a Disability? Eligibility Steps Medical Evidence Medical-Vocational Allowance Applying for Benefits Frequently Asked Questions Osteoporosiscan be a debilitating disease that significantly impacts your quality of life. The weakening of the bones over time can lead to complications that affect your ability to work and care for yourself....

Stomach cramps and pain are defining symptoms ofirritable bowel syndrome (IBS)with cramps often getting worse while you poop. Thecause of IBSisn’t well understood, but the array ofsymptomsit can cause—stomach pain, gas, diarrhea, bloating, and constipation—can severely undermine a person’s quality of life. Fortunately, there are things you can do beyondIBS medicationsto find relief. These include making strategic changes in your diet, using therapeutic heat, and practicingmind-body therapiesto relieve stress. The article explains why IBS causes cramping and other digestive symptoms and offers seven easy tips to help relieve poop cramps....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Low Blood SugarFoods That Raise Blood SugarRaising Blood Sugar Without FoodPreventionComplicationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Low Blood Sugar Foods That Raise Blood Sugar Raising Blood Sugar Without Food Prevention Complications Frequently Asked Questions Low blood sugar, orhypoglycemia, can be a problem, especially in people takinginsulinand certain other medications for diabetes. Symptoms include feeling shaky, light-headed, and confused....

Ways to raise HDL cholesterol naturally include exercising, losing weight, stopping smoking, and making certain dietary changes. High levels of HDL cholesterol, often called “good” cholesterol, are associated with a reduced risk ofcoronary artery disease (CAD). It appears that HDL particles “scour” the walls of blood vessels, cleaning out excess cholesterol that otherwise might have been used to make the plaques that cause CAD. The HDL cholesterol is then carried to the liver, where it is processed into bile and secreted into the intestines and out of the body....

Everyone produces ketones when the body runs out of stored sugars for energy and breaks down fat instead.Ketosisis a desired state for ketogenic weight loss diets.They can see somewhat elevated blood ketone levels. But if you have diabetes, you have a greater risk of ketones building up in your blood to very high and dangerous levels, which can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). DKA is a condition that can make you ill....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOD vs. OSSphere (SPH)Cylinder (CYL)Axis (AX or X)ADD NumberADD vs. Powers for ReadersOther AbbreviationsWhat Do the Numbers Mean?Nearsighted vs. Farsighted Prescription Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents OD vs. OS Sphere (SPH) Cylinder (CYL) Axis (AX or X) ADD Number ADD vs. Powers for Readers Other Abbreviations What Do the Numbers Mean? Nearsighted vs. Farsighted Prescription If you have less than perfect vision, you might be wondering how to read your glasses prescription....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsParts of a PrescriptionPrescription ExampleNewer and Simpler InformationWhat to Do if You Can’t Read It Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Parts of a Prescription Prescription Example Newer and Simpler Information What to Do if You Can’t Read It A modern doctor’s prescription is often digital, and you may not see it when sent from your healthcare provider directly to the pharmacy. For some controlled substances, digital prescriptions are even required....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to QuitQuitting QuicklyCoping with WithdrawalsRelapse RemindersResources Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Quit Quitting Quickly Coping with Withdrawals Relapse Reminders Resources Quitting smoking is challenging. You may have heard the term, “quitting nicotine is harder than quitting heroin,” and according to some research, that sentiment is true. Combining nicotine dependence and the habitual nature of smoking is what makes it such a brutal vice to overcome, but some ways you can quit smoking include:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Theherpessimplex virus (HSV) is a commonsexually transmitted infection(STI) affecting more than 400 million people worldwide.It has two types, HSV-1 and HSV-2. Both can cause an outbreak of genital sores, but HSV-2 is considered genital herpes. Women have a higher rate of contracting genital herpes than men for a few reasons....