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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmotionalPhysicalSocialPractical Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emotional Physical Social Practical Nasal polyps are noncancerous growths inside the nose that can affect your breathing or sense of smell and may cause many other problems. It can be a challenging condition to treat because polyps can return after using medications and having surgery. However, there are coping and self-care strategies that can help youmanage nasal polyps....

You are not alone if you avoid fireworks on July 4th or frequently find yourself telling your children that their loud voices are giving you a headache. In fact, noise is a commonly reportedheadache triggerfor people who are prone to headaches. Cecillie_Arcurs / Getty Images Let’s take a closer look at the relationship between noise and headaches, and how you can cope with them. The Science Behind Noise as a Headache Trigger Noise is a scientifically proven potential headache trigger for people who have migraines ortension-type headaches....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmotionalPhysicalSocialPracticalNext in Overactive Bladder GuideWhat Is the Best Medication for Overactive Bladder? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emotional Physical Social Practical Next in Overactive Bladder Guide Whileoveractive bladder(OAB) can be a nuisance to some, there are others for whom the condition is debilitating, undermining their quality of life and ability to function without stress or embarrassment. Contrary to what some people might tell you, OAB isnota normal part of getting older or something you have to “learn to live with....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmotionalPhysicalSocialPracticalNext in Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria GuideSymptoms and Causes of Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emotional Physical Social Practical Next in Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Guide Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria(PNH) is a rare and often progressive disease that can affect your physical and mental health. Even though the condition is rare—only about 1 in 1 million people develop it—there is a lot of research and support for people living with PNH....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStress ManagementLifestyle ChangesHelpful TipsFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Peptic Ulcer Disease GuideWhat Is Peptic Ulcer Disease? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Stress Management Lifestyle Changes Helpful Tips Frequently Asked Questions Next in Peptic Ulcer Disease Guide If you have been diagnosed with a peptic ulcer orpeptic ulcer disease, your healthcare provider will provide medications to reduce stomach acid. Lifestyle is also an important part of your treatment plan....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Road to RecoveryPreventing Future ProblemsOther SupportFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Pulmonary Embolism GuideHow Long Before a Pulmonary Embolism Turns Fatal Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Road to Recovery Preventing Future Problems Other Support Frequently Asked Questions Next in Pulmonary Embolism Guide If you have been diagnosed with apulmonary embolism, you have already been through quite a lot. You have likely experienced some disturbing (possibly life-threatening) symptoms; you have probably been rushed throughdiagnostic testing; and, once the diagnosis was made, you were probably immediatelyplaced on therapy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmotionalPhysicalSocialPracticalFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emotional Physical Social Practical Frequently Asked Questions Althoughseborrheic dermatitisis a harmless and generally mild skin condition, it can have an outsized impact on the quality of life of those who have it. People with this skin condition often feel embarrassed which, in turn, has a negative impact on all aspects of life. Being diligent in your treatment routine and assertive in asking for more aggressive treatment can give you a sense of control....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmotionalPhysicalSocialPracticalFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Shingles GuideCaregiving for Someone With Shingles Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emotional Physical Social Practical Frequently Asked Questions Next in Shingles Guide Shinglescan be itchy and/or painful for weeks—sometimes months—at a time, making coping with thesymptomsan important part of any treatment plan. When given early, anti-viral therapy can lessen complications from shingles, but there are things you can do to relieve the physical pain and emotionalstress of shingles, too, including meditation and other relaxation techniques....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmotionalPhysicalSocialPracticalFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Stroke GuideEverything You Should Know About Stroke Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emotional Physical Social Practical Frequently Asked Questions Next in Stroke Guide Everyone has a different way of coping afterstroke. While some effects of a stroke may be immediately apparent and, perhaps with therapy, relatively short-lived, others may take months or even years to develop and could be long-lasting....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Emotional Impact of EczemaThe Anxiety, Stress, Eczema CycleAddressing Sleep DeprivationExercise Benefits and ChallengesSupport Groups for EczemaPsychological Therapy for Eczema Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Emotional Impact of Eczema The Anxiety, Stress, Eczema Cycle Addressing Sleep Deprivation Exercise Benefits and Challenges Support Groups for Eczema Psychological Therapy for Eczema Eczemadoes not simply involve having skin discomfort. It can have a profound impact on a person’s mental health, emotional state, and overall well-being....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrevalenceDefinitionCharacteristics and SignsSymptomsCauseStrategiesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prevalence Definition Characteristics and Signs Symptoms Cause Strategies Treatment It can be difficult to spot high-functioning anxiety. From the outside, a person with high-functioning anxiety may appear driven, hardworking, and perfection-seeking. But if they are agonizing over decisions or pushing themselves too hard, or they have trouble sleeping because they can’t stop thinking, they might be coping with high-functioning anxiety....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTheoryResearchOther Alternative TreatmentsLifestyle MeasuresFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Theory Research Other Alternative Treatments Lifestyle Measures Frequently Asked Questions Copper bracelets have been touted as a treatment for arthritis symptoms. You can easily pick one up at a drugstore or other shops where homeopathic medicines are sold. But does this alternative treatment actually have legs? The limited research on this concept suggests that wearing copper bracelets isn’t an effective treatment for arthritis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStatinsUses of CoQ10NutritionSpecial ConsiderationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Statins Uses of CoQ10 Nutrition Special Considerations Frequently Asked Questions Statinsare a class of medicines commonly prescribed to lowercholesteroland help preventheart attacksandstrokes. While they have lots ofbenefits, statins are also associated withmuscular side effects, ranging frommuscle paintobreakdown. Statins deplete your muscles' coenzyme Q10 (coQ10), which may lead to muscle damage. Some people who take statins also supplement with coQ10 to minimize muscular side effects....