Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBest Starchy FoodsImportanceReasons to Cut BackLow-Starchy FoodsGluten-Free Starchy Foods Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Best Starchy Foods Importance Reasons to Cut Back Low-Starchy Foods Gluten-Free Starchy Foods Starchy foods are one of the three types of carbohydrates: fiber, sugar, andstarch.Depending on the type, starchy foods can affect your body differently. Not all starches are refined, but many processed foods contain refined starches....

A gleaming white smile can boost your self confidence, and today’stooth-whitening productsare easier than ever to use at home. Years ago, most whitening products contained very harsh ingredients that were found to actually damage teeth and cause extreme sensitivity. Products have improved greatly since then and now use high-quality ingredients that are gentler on your teeth. Tooth whitening is a rather simple procedure that can be accomplished either at the dental office or inyour own home....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStrengths and BenefitsADHD SuperpowersMedication BenefitsBalancing Skills and StrugglesCelebrities and AdvocacyNext in Adult ADHD GuideHow to Focus With ADHD Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Strengths and Benefits ADHD Superpowers Medication Benefits Balancing Skills and Struggles Celebrities and Advocacy Next in Adult ADHD Guide There are some surprising benefits to being diagnosed withattention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD). Strengths, or ADHD “superpowers,” include high energy levels and creativity....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAfter You Quit: TimelineCopingHow Long Does It Take?Resources Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents After You Quit: Timeline Coping How Long Does It Take? Resources Quitting smoking, albeit challenging, is one of the most impactful health choices you can make. The physical and mental benefits are numerous. Stopping tobacco helps prevent cardiac andrespiratory diseases, lowers cancer risk, and boosts your overall health. Studies show links between smoking andanxietyand depression....

Autism spectrum disorder(ASD) is a type of neurodivergence and a disability. Our society is set up to advantage non-disabled and neurotypical people. Depending on several factors, some autistic adults can have a hard time finding regular, paying jobs. However, with an increasing number of employers becoming open to hiring disabled employees, autistic adults are starting to have more options. If you’re an autistic adult (or parenting one), be prepared that there might be more hoops to jump through and tests to pass in the job search process than a neurotypical candidate would encounter....

This article describes 10 ways you can avoid heartburn and manage GERD symptoms. 2:04Watch Now: Avoid These Things If You Have GERD 2:04 Watch Now: Avoid These Things If You Have GERD Don’t Overeat or Stop Eating Large meals make your stomach expand. This increases upward pressure against theloweresophageal sphincter(LES). The LES is the valve between your esophagus and stomach. Increased pressure against the LES can cause heartburn. Instead of eating three large meals a day, try eating six small meals or three small meals and three snacks....

People often spend a lot of time researching what to do aboutlower back pain. That can be useful. But knowing whatnotto do when you have low back pain can be just as (or even more) important.Things like poor sitting posture, repetitive bending, lifting heavy objects, and smoking can all worsen low back pain, for example. And even if you are getting treatment, it may persist if these and other factors continue to work against you....

Finding the right gifts for a cancer patient means combining the practical with the personal. Sometimes a note or card is enough to help a loved one through theemotional stagesthey go through during cancer treatment. Spending time together, too, might be all your friend or relative wants. At other times, some essential material gifts can go a long way to helping them out. This article offers tips on choosing the right gift for a cancer patient including clothing, personal care items, and ideas for one-of-a-kind gifts....

These celebrations honor the July 1990 passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. But nearly 31 years later, people with disabilities still face a number of barriers to equitable treatment, varying from physical hurdles to economic challenges. Misconceptions and biases about people with disabilities continue to exist. TikTok Helps Illustrate the Individuality of Autism Andy (@theonewiththeservicedog) TikTok creator Andy posts videos for her audience aboutEhlers-Danlos Syndromeand the other diagnosed illnesses she has....

Back and spine painis common. It’s so common, in fact, that many types of healthcare providers diagnose and treat it. This makes it hard to choose a provider. So it can help to know a little about what each one does and what they have to offer. Your primary healthcare provider can also help. This article walks you through the specialties of 10 types of medical personnel who treat back pain and how they may be able to help you....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCluster A Personality DisordersCluster B Personality DisordersCluster C Personality DisordersOther DSM-5 Personality Disorders Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cluster A Personality Disorders Cluster B Personality Disorders Cluster C Personality Disorders Other DSM-5 Personality Disorders This article discusses 10 personality disorders, according to theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition(DSM-5). They are grouped within one of three clusters, and the disorders within each cluster share similar characteristics....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIritisHeel PainIrregular NailsChest PainDifficulty BreathingBowel ProblemsFeverFatigueSwollen JawBladder ProblemsSummaryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Iritis Heel Pain Irregular Nails Chest Pain Difficulty Breathing Bowel Problems Fever Fatigue Swollen Jaw Bladder Problems Summary Frequently Asked Questions Ankylosing spondylitis(AS) is a type ofarthritisthat mainly affects the joints in your lower back. Common symptoms include joint pain and stiffness in thesacroiliac joints, where your pelvis connects to your lower spine....

Alzheimer’s diseaseis the most common cause of dementia. Dementia is an umbrella term for a decline in cognitive (thinking and memory) skills.According to the Alzheimer’s Association, if you observe any of the 10 warning signs of dementia discussed below, you should contact your doctor. You should consider doing so because:Those symptoms may be a sign of acondition similar to dementiathat could potentially be reversed if treated.There are many benefits of early detection of dementia....