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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Vestibular Therapy?Components of the VOMSAfter the Test Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Vestibular Therapy? Components of the VOMS After the Test If you are experiencing dizzy spells orvertigoafter aconcussion, you may be a candidate forvestibular physical therapy. This type of therapy involves assessing your vertigo and figuring out how to relieve your dizzy symptoms and prevent future problems....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWarning SignsSymptomsCauses and Risk FactorsTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Warning Signs Symptoms Causes and Risk Factors Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of serious disability.During a stroke, blood flow to an area of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel bursts, causing bleeding in the brain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAn Overview of the Theories of AgingBasic Tenets of Wear-and-Tear TheoryCauses of Wear-and-Tear DamageEvidence For and AgainstWhat Does This Mean for You?Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents An Overview of the Theories of Aging Basic Tenets of Wear-and-Tear Theory Causes of Wear-and-Tear Damage Evidence For and Against What Does This Mean for You? Frequently Asked Questions It is sometimes called simple deterioration theory or fundamental limitation theory....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsHow to Use ItEffectivenessWho It’s ForWarningsSide EffectsResearch Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is How to Use It Effectiveness Who It’s For Warnings Side Effects Research While Saxenda is highly effective for weight loss, it does come with a list of potential side effects and safety warnings. As such, it may not be right for certain people, particularly those with a history of thyroid or kidney problems....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesNutritionPrecautionsTypesDosageCooking Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Nutrition Precautions Types Dosage Cooking Tips Coconut oil is a rich, fatty oil derived from the meat of coconuts. It is sold as an oil or added to cosmetic products, prepared foods, and candies. This article discusses the potential whole-body benefits of coconut oil and precautions. It also covers types of coconut oil and how to cook with it....

The window period can sort of be thought of as an STD test waiting period. After you are exposed to a disease and become infected, you won’t test positive right away. Instead, there is generally a length of time before you will test positive for the disease. That period is known as the window period or the STD testing window. It’s different from theincubation period, which is the time that passes between being exposed to a disease and starting to experience symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFoods to Avoid for EDBest Foods for ED Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Foods to Avoid for ED Best Foods for ED Erectile dysfunction(ED) makes it hard for a person to get or keep an erection. While there is no one, specific food that will causeED, certain foods can increase the risk of developing ED or make it worse. Alcohol and saturated fat are two food groups that have been shown to increase the risk of ED....

1 It Hurts Marcela Barsse/E+/Getty Images Frequently, there is no seeming rhyme nor reason as to when the pain will hit. This makes it very disruptive to all of the other aspects of one’s life, e.g. work, family obligations, and leisure activities. 2It’s EmbarrassingThe fact that IBS affects the process of digestive elimination, symptoms can be humiliating. It is a very different thing to tell others that you suffer from migraine headaches, diabetes or asthma, as opposed to telling people that you have are in pain from constipation or have a need to run to the bathroom for diarrhea urgency....

If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the last thing you want to do is eat something that will make your symptoms worse. Unfortunately, some foods have a reputation for being IBS trigger foods because of their effect on yourdigestive system. This article looks at 11 common foods that may worsen IBS symptoms. Keep a Food Diary to Identify Food Triggers Greasy FoodPeeradon Warithkorasuth / Getty ImagesThegastrocolic reflexis your body’s natural response to have a bowel movement soon after eating....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesWho Is at Risk?Causes of SymptomsStressLater in LifeYou’re Not to BlameCan It Go Away?ResearchCoping TipsNext in Endometriosis GuideHow to Get an Endometriosis Diagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Who Is at Risk? Causes of Symptoms Stress Later in Life You’re Not to Blame Can It Go Away? Research Coping Tips Next in Endometriosis Guide Endometriosisoccurs when tissue similar to the tissue that lines the uterus is present in an area outside of the uterus, such as on or in organs in the pelvis or abdomen....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConditions TreatedHow It Is DoneManaging Side Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Conditions Treated How It Is Done Managing Side Effects Therapeutic phlebotomyis a medical procedure in which blood is removed from the body to treat certain blood disorders likepolycythemia veraorhemochromatosis. It may be performed at a hospital or clinic. The procedure reduces an excessively high number ofred blood cellsor excessively high levels of iron in the blood....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Therapeutic Ultrasound?How Does It Work?When Is It Used?What to ExpectContraindicationsDoes Evidence Support Its Use?Is It Right For You? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Therapeutic Ultrasound? How Does It Work? When Is It Used? What to Expect Contraindications Does Evidence Support Its Use? Is It Right For You? Therapeutic ultrasound is atreatmentcommonly used in physical therapy to provide deep heating to soft tissues in the body....

Key TakeawaysThe FDA green-lit a condom to be used for anal sex, the first authorization of its kind.When coupled with a condom-compatible lubricant, the condoms have a 1% failure rate when used for anal sex.The move could help protect against HIV and other STIs among people who have anal sex. Key Takeaways The FDA green-lit a condom to be used for anal sex, the first authorization of its kind.When coupled with a condom-compatible lubricant, the condoms have a 1% failure rate when used for anal sex....