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Pets can be a source of comfort and companionship at any time, but especially duringcancer treatment. Research has shown that pet therapy can be beneficial during chemotherapy if appropriate safety precautions are taken. A pet can decrease feelings of loneliness, promote a sense of well-being, and even reduce the need for pain medications. Knowing more about pet-related infections or illnesses and taking safety precautions can help reduce your risk for pet-related diseases....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are They?BenefitsKegels for MenPelvic Floor MusclesDaily KegelsHow They HelpPrecautions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are They? Benefits Kegels for Men Pelvic Floor Muscles Daily Kegels How They Help Precautions Kegel exercises involve repeatedly contracting and relaxing pelvic floor muscles to strengthen the area. They are most notably known for helping women; however, men can also greatly benefit from this exercise....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesStructure and FunctionSupplemental KeratinAssociated ConditionsRisks and Side Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Structure and Function Supplemental Keratin Associated Conditions Risks and Side Effects Keratinis a protein in the cells on the surface of theskin. The fingernails,hair, and skin need keratin to grow, function, and stay healthy. Cosmetic treatments to improve hair and nail health are often enriched with keratin. Keratin also occurs naturally in some foods and can be taken in supplement form as well....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping and Prevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Prevention Keratitis is an eye condition in which the cornea—the clear, round dome covering the eye’s iris and pupil—becomes swollen or inflamed, making the eye red and painful. In some cases, keratitis can be serious and affect your vision. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of keratitis....

The keto diet may affect cholesterol levels, but more research needs to be done before we will know how much and under what circumstances. Cholesterol levels are linked to heart disease risk, so it’s important to discuss this diet with your healthcare provider before trying it, especially if you have other risk factors. This article discusses the pros and cons of the keto diet, how it affects cholesterol, and what to eat to protect your heart health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Causes ThemWhat They Feel LikeTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Causes Them What They Feel Like Treatment The keto diet forces the body to burn fats rather than carbs. This eventually puts the body into a state calledketosisin which the liver releases an alternative energy source calledketones. Headaches occur as your body aims to adapt to these metabolic changes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefining the Ketogenic DietHow It WorksPotential BenefitsSide Effects and Risks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Defining the Ketogenic Diet How It Works Potential Benefits Side Effects and Risks Theketogenicdiet, often just called “keto,” is now under study for its potential role in both cancer prevention and treatment. Whether or not it offers real benefits, however, is a complicated question. First, cancer is not a single disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsPrinciplesSample MenuSide EffectsEffectivenessAlternativeCopingSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Principles Sample Menu Side Effects Effectiveness Alternative Coping Summary The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet used to treatepilepsy. It is commonly recommended for children with refractory (treatment-resistant) epilepsy. Adults with epilepsy also benefit from the keto diet and similar plans. This article discusses the ketogenic diet for epilepsy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsKetone LevelsWhen to TestHow to TestWhat to DoFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Ketone Levels When to Test How to Test What to Do Frequently Asked Questions Ketonesare chemical structures produced from the breakdown of fatty acids in the liver when the body cannot use glucose (or sugar) for energy. Instead of getting energy from carbohydrates or glucose, the body relies on energy from fat....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDifferencesCausesRisks for EachAt-Home CareMedicationsSeeing a Neurologist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Differences Causes Risks for Each At-Home Care Medications Seeing a Neurologist Cluster headachesandmigrainesare complex headache disorders associated with significant and sometimes alarming symptoms, although they are not dangerous. While these two headache types share some features like trigger factors (e.g., alcohol), they are quite different in other elements, namely headache quality (what it feels like), duration, pattern of attacks, and genetic basis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesWhat Are the 5 Types of Imposter Syndrome?IdentifyingCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes What Are the 5 Types of Imposter Syndrome? Identifying Coping While imposter syndrome is unwarranted, it’s widespread—even among the most famous, talented, and successful people. It is also known as the imposter phenomenon, fraud syndrome, and the imposter experience. Verywell / Theresa Chiechi Imposter syndrome comes with a mix of feelings, thoughts, and other symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSodiumPotassiumPhosphorusCarbohydratesProteinFat Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sodium Potassium Phosphorus Carbohydrates Protein Fat Diet is a key component in managingtype 2 diabetes, especially for someone who has developedkidney diseaseas a result of their condition. This is because when the kidneys aren’t functioning normally, excess nutrients, toxins, and fluids can build up in the blood. Science Photo Library/Getty Images It’s such a concern that most patients with advanced kidney disease are referred to a renal dietitian—a nutrition expert who specializes in kidney disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsComplicationsEnd-Stage Renal DiseaseWhen to See a DoctorSummaryNext in Kidney Disease GuideHow Chronic Kidney Disease Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Complications End-Stage Renal Disease When to See a Doctor Summary Next in Kidney Disease Guide Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an umbrella term used to describe a longstanding disease or condition that causes the progressive loss of kidney (renal) function....