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Key TakeawaysAbout 90% of people with heart disease consume too much sodium, a new study shows.The researchers found that many heart disease patients consume double the daily recommended sodium intake.Experts say it’s hard to cut back on sodium, in part because it’s found in so many processed foods and beverages. Key Takeaways About 90% of people with heart disease consume too much sodium, a new study shows.The researchers found that many heart disease patients consume double the daily recommended sodium intake....

In some ways, it’s a fair assessment, given that we have yet to see a viable vaccine candidate. On the other hand, scientists have, in fact, made enormous strides in recent years, gaining greater insight into the complex dynamics of HIV infection and the body’s response to such infection. So stirring are these advances that some now believe a vaccine may be possible within the next 15 years (among them, Nobel Prize laureate and HIV co-discoverer Françoise Barré-Sinoussi)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesHow to Wake Up Easier Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes How to Wake Up Easier Some people find it so hard to wake up in the morning that, even though their body is in motion, their brain doesn’t seem to be keeping up yet. People who still feel groggy for a while after they get up may be experiencing sleepinertia....

Growing up, Jia Sung struggled in class. Her reports card contained notes like “intelligent but doesn’t apply herself” or “has a really hard time focusing,” she said. Those early signs of ADHD were dismissed as laziness or lack of motivation. Then, when Sung was in her late 20s, her friend was diagnosed with ADHD and suggested she be screened, too. “Part of me was a little resistant to it. The things that I was told were associated with ADHD, I had associated with character flaws,” Sung said....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGeneticsRace and EthnicityHormonesMetabolismLifestyle FactorsMental HealthMedical ConditionsWeight Loss TipsPlateauing Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Genetics Race and Ethnicity Hormones Metabolism Lifestyle Factors Mental Health Medical Conditions Weight Loss Tips Plateauing Weight loss can pose a challenge for a variety of reasons. Some of the reasons you may find weight loss difficult include your genetics, race and ethnicity, hormonal factors, metabolism, lifestyle factors, and mental health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Common Is This?Who Is at Risk?Role of GeneticsPossible CausesSymptomsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Common Is This? Who Is at Risk? Role of Genetics Possible Causes Symptoms Prevention The reason why lung cancer is increasing in non-smokers and never-smokers isn’t entirely clear. Research suggests that some people may have agenetic predispositionforlung cancerthat makes them vulnerable to environmentalcarcinogens(like air pollution, radon, asbestos, and secondhand smoke) that other people may be more resistant to....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTreatmentStrengtheningSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Treatment Strengthening Seeking Medical Care Ankle popping is a common occurrence and isn’t a cause for concern unless you have pain or swelling along with the popping. The medical term for popping in a joint is “crepitus.” In addition to popping, crepitus can cause a cracking sound or a clunking or snapping sensation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesPreventionWhen to WorryWhen to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Prevention When to Worry When to Get Help If you have ever awakened with a numbness or tingling in your arm or hand, you may immediately wonder how or why it happened. What does it mean for part of the body to “fall asleep?” It is common to say that a body part has “fallen asleep” when it feels numb or prickles with “pins and needles....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsWhy It May Be HighManagementWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Why It May Be High Management When to See a Provider It is possible for your cholesterol to be high even when you are eating a healthy diet and exercising. Thoughhigh cholesterolis typically related to your diet, you may also have a genetic condition that makes it hard for your body to eliminate excess cholesterol....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesWhen to Get HelpDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes When to Get Help Diagnosis Treatment Coping Popping sensations in your collarbone (clavicle) are fairly common. You may feel it when you reach certain directions or move your arm and shoulder. You may hear a “pop” or “click.” Often, collarbone popping is a sign of a problem with the bones or joints that make up your shoulder....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs It Normal?7 CausesWhen to See a ProviderTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is It Normal? 7 Causes When to See a Provider Treatment While most people think of period blood as being red, it’s normal for the color and consistency to change throughout your cycle. The color change is often harmless, but sometimes, it can be a sign of an underlying health condition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesOther SymptomsEar AnatomyTreatmentWhen to See a ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Other Symptoms Ear Anatomy Treatment When to See a Provider Frequently Asked Questions This article will go over the causes of ear bleeding and when you need to see a provider for treatment. Zave Smith / Getty Images What Causes Ear Bleeding? Ear bleeding can have several causes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOvercleaningEnvironmentEczemaPsoriasisSeborrheic DermatitisDehydrationManagement Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overcleaning Environment Eczema Psoriasis Seborrheic Dermatitis Dehydration Management Crusty ears can be a sign of eareczemaor other skin conditions likepsoriasisandseborrheic dermatitis. Crusty ears could also be due to environmental factors, such as temperature changes or exposure to substances that triggerallergies. If an ear infection occurs, your ear can even become wet and crusty. Treatment for dry, crusty ears depends on the cause....