Anyone can get sick anytime, but some are more at risk than others. We are all regularly exposed to germs, and often, the immune system fights off infections before we feel them. You may get sick more frequently because of a chronic health condition orcompromised immune system. Other factors, such as dehydration, diet, and environment, can also raise the risk of getting sick. While it isn’t possible to prevent every illness, there are steps that you can take tosupport your immune healthand lower the risk of infection....

If your healthcare provider isn’t recommending testing forsexually transmitted infections (STIs)there could be a variety of reasons—both reasonable and concerning—as to why. It’s helpful to have a sense of what may shape a decision not to test for STIs so you can have a conversation with your healthcare provider about whether or not you feel the move is right for you. Here are 10 such reasons, plus information on why you might (or might not) want to get a particular STI test....

You might not know what to do if your partner did not tell you they have herpes or another sexually transmitted infection (STI). And it’s also important to know how to tell your partner if you have an STI.One of the hardest aspects of dating in the modern era is figuring out the appropriate time to talk aboutSTIsandsafer sex. Most adults know they should have these conversations. That is why it can be so upsetting when you find out that the person you’re dating has an STI and didn’t tell you....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsSide EffectsReishi Extract Forms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Side Effects Reishi Extract Forms Thereishimushroom, also known asGanodermalucidum, mannentake, and lingzhi, is a fungus found in hot and humid Asian countries.It has a tough texture and can be bitter. Reishi mushrooms can be gathered and sold as food. When taken for their health benefits, reishi mushrooms are dried for tea or taken as an extract powder, liquid, or capsule....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsTechniquesHow to StartRisks and Safety Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Techniques How to Start Risks and Safety Tips Stretching is a physical exercise that lengthens muscles and makes them more elastic. It has several health benefits, including increased flexibility, improved posture, and reduced pain. Stretching may also increase blood flow and improve exercise performance.It’s also great at helping to prevent injuries, body aches, and stress....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsHow It’s MadeNutrition FactsOlive Oil vs. Extra Virgin Olive OilHow Much Olive Oil Per Day?Drinking Olive Oil Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits How It’s Made Nutrition Facts Olive Oil vs. Extra Virgin Olive Oil How Much Olive Oil Per Day? Drinking Olive Oil Olive oil, a key component of the Mediterranean diet, is loaded with healthy fats and compounds with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties known to promote good health....

Living with heart failure requires careful monitoring as well as some major lifestyle changes. It takes both medical treatment and self-care. Heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart cannot pump well enough to supply the body with all the oxygen and nutrients it needs. This can cause tiredness, shortness of breath, and a buildup of fluids in the lower part of the body, stomach, and neck. Heart failure can lead to kidney or liver damage, irregular heartbeat, and sudden cardiac arrest....

People withirritable bowel syndrome (IBS)don’t usually get relief from taking one simplemedication, as people often do for other health issues. Instead, various strategies are needed to reduce IBSsymptoms. Self-care remedies like applying heat, drinking tea, and using relaxation techniques may be able to relieve your IBS symptoms immediately, while others may provide more long-term relief. There are quite a few approaches you can take, and everyone dealing with IBS is different....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAllergic ReactionsKidney ProblemsGallbladder IssuesGastrointestinal ProblemsPotential Effects on CancerAnemiaLiver InjuryRisk of BleedingLowered Blood SugarUse in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Allergic Reactions Kidney Problems Gallbladder Issues Gastrointestinal Problems Potential Effects on Cancer Anemia Liver Injury Risk of Bleeding Lowered Blood Sugar Use in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding It’s important to discussturmeric or curcumin supplementswith healthcare providers, especially for those who are living with a disease or condition and/or are taking medications....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Progression of Dementia Late-Stage Dementia 10 Signs Death Is Near Causes of Death Managing Dementia Care Next in Dementia Guide Knowing what to expect can help when your loved one has late-stage dementia. The death of your loved one can be a hard concept to wrap your head around and accept. It’s important to understand what’s coming in the future so you can prepare emotionally and practically....

Key Takeaways Ever since President Joe Biden’s June debate with Donald Trump, many Americans have wondered if hishalting gait, slow responses, and difficulty staying on topic might indicate cognitive decline. Experts say it can be hard to distinguish cognitive decline from normal slowing due to aging. However, neurologists and psychologists can help determine this through in-person assessments based on questions and lab tests. “It may be nothing at all, it may be a treatable condition such as an infection, or it could be early signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease,” Jason Krellman, PhD, a neuropsychologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York, told Verywell....

Would you know if you were at risk ofstroke? While there is no absolute way to know that you will or will not ever have a stroke in your lifetime, there are signs that you are at a higher risk of stroke. The good news is that you can do something about every one of these signs so you can significantly lower your stroke risk.violetphoto / Getty Images1. You Have High Blood PressureHaving consistently high blood pressure, a condition called hypertension, is a risk factor for stroke....

This article looks at 10 simple steps to increase your life expectancy, including what the current research says. 1 Go Outside Paul Bradbury / Getty Images Vitamin D is essential for many vital functions: Vitamin D deficiencycan impair all of these functions and lead to an increased risk of fractures, heart disease,type 2 diabetes, andosteoporosis (porous bones). Research suggests that 50% of adults with low vitamin D levels simply don’t get out into the sun enough....