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Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents A Brisk Walking Pace Walking Speed and Health Measuring Speed Improving Walking Speed The average walking speed among adults is about 3 miles per hour (mph), but it varies according to factors like age, sex, height, weight, fitness level, and terrain.Your metabolic rate, body fat, waist measurement, and muscle strength also play a role in your pace. Your walking speed can be an indicator of your overall health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIUDs and ImplantsThe PillCondomsOther MethodsPlan BThings to ConsiderSide EffectsSTI PreventionWhen to Speak to a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents IUDs and Implants The Pill Condoms Other Methods Plan B Things to Consider Side Effects STI Prevention When to Speak to a Healthcare Provider The bestbirth controlfor teens wanting to prevent pregnancy is accessible, effective, and easy to use.Implantsandintrauterine devices(IUDs) are often the first choice amongst healthcare practitioners, as they have a high pregnancy prevention rate and you don’t need to remember to use them....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSleep and DigestionLeft Side SleepSide SleepingBack Sleeping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sleep and Digestion Left Side Sleep Side Sleeping Back Sleeping Adene Sanchez / Getty Images How Sleep Affects Digestion When digestion is working as it should, you barely notice it. But if you have any issues likeheartburnorconstipation, you’ll feel uncomfortable and possiblybloated. Nutritional factors that may disrupt sleep include:...

The words “syndrome” and “disease” are often used interchangeably, but they have some important differences. The classification, though, has no bearing on whether they’re real illnesses or how serious they are. It’s simply a matter of how well they’re understood. This article examines the differences between a syndrome and a disease and provides examples of both. Nomad / Getty Images What Is a Syndrome? The definition of a syndrome is pretty straightforward:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIbuprofenAcetaminophenThe Safest OptionWhen to UseFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Ibuprofen Acetaminophen The Safest Option When to Use Frequently Asked Questions Two of the most common pain medications andfeverreducers areacetaminophenandibuprofen. Typically available over the counter, acetaminophen is sold in the United States as Tylenol, and is an ingredient in the products Excedrin and Nyquil.Ibuprofen is the active ingredient in Advil and Motrin, among others....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Pansexuality?What Is Bisexuality?DifferencesCommon MisconceptionsSexual vs. Romantic OrientationHow Do I Know What I Am?Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Pansexuality? What Is Bisexuality? Differences Common Misconceptions Sexual vs. Romantic Orientation How Do I Know What I Am? Frequently Asked Questions To understand the spectrum of sexual andgender identity, knowing the terms people use to describe themselves and their attractions is key....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCapsule vs. TabletCapsulesTabletsIs It Safe to Crush Tablets or Open Capsules?What Makes It Easier to Swallow Medications? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Capsule vs. Tablet Capsules Tablets Is It Safe to Crush Tablets or Open Capsules? What Makes It Easier to Swallow Medications? Capsules and tablets are commonly used because they’re convenient, safe, and effective. The following article covers the differences between capsules and tablets and a few things to consider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFeaturesDifferencesDiagnosisOther SymptomsCan You Have Both?Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Features Differences Diagnosis Other Symptoms Can You Have Both? Treatment Fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also called myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), are chronic conditions that seem similar but have important differences. Both cause extreme tiredness and body aches, but infibromyalgia, the main symptom is widespread pain and tenderness in the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs It Dementia?Alzheimer’s DiseaseDementia SymptomsProgressionImproving SymptomsReducing RiskOther Types of DementiaWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is It Dementia? Alzheimer’s Disease Dementia Symptoms Progression Improving Symptoms Reducing Risk Other Types of Dementia When to See a Provider Dementia includes conditions that cause memory loss, confusion, personality changes, and a decline in self-care abilities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, and there are also other causes, such as frontotemporal dementia and vascular dementia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatments Prevention Diverticulosisis a condition in which small, bulging pouches (diverticula) develop in the lining of the intestines.Diverticulitisoccurs when those pouches become inflamed or infected. Both are known asdiverticular diseases. This article explains the difference between diverticulosis and diverticulitis. It also discusses how both are diagnosed and treated, as well as how to prevent diverticulosis from becoming diverticulitis....

Health Savings Accounts andFlexible Spending Accountshelp you lower your income taxes while saving money to use for medical expenses. But the two accounts are otherwise quite different. This article will explain what you should know about the differences between an HSA and an FSA, and the advantages and disadvantages of each. PraewBlackWhile / Getty Images Differences Between an HSA and FSA There are many differences between an HSA and an FSA, and without looking at these closely you might feel confused....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Insomnia?What Is Sleep Apnea?Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Insomnia? What Is Sleep Apnea? Frequently Asked Questions Sleep apneaandinsomniaare both common sleep disorders. Sleep apnea occurs when there is a repeated air blockage in the upper airway or a pause in breathing during sleep.Insomnia is when a person has difficulty falling or staying asleep. It can be short-term or chronic....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOintment vs. CreamOther Skin Product Types Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Ointment vs. Cream Other Skin Product Types Skin products can moisturizedry skinor deliver medicine to theepidermis(outer layer of skin) anddermis(deeplayer of skin). These topical products typically fall into the following main categories,depending on their ratio of oil to water: The formulation that’s best for you will depend on the type of skin you’re applying it to and the size of the area you’re treating....