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Financial Problems Can Be Sign of Dementia
… credit scores drop below 620 (called “subprime”). This started two and a half years before getting their diagnosis. “Our study is the first to provide large-scale quantitative evidence of …
Struggling to Sleep?
… your body to drop or disturb your sleep. When oxygen drops, your brain does whatever it can to get you to resume breathing. And then you may snore, gasp, snort loudly, or make a choking sound. … basis that this is a drag on their daytime function—that even if they allow enough time to get enough sleep on a regular basis and they still feel this way—then they need to discuss it …
Tired or Wired?
… consume caffeine, your body produces more adenosine. So people need more caffeine over time to get the same wakeful feeling. Adenosine also makes it unpleasant to quit caffeine suddenly, says … you inherit from your parents, that define characteristics such as how likely you are to get certain diseases.], explains Dr. Marilyn Cornelis, a nutrition researcher at Northwestern …
Power to the Pelvis
… feel discomfort inside your vagina. Telling your doctor about these conditions can help you get the right treatment. Your bladder, bowel, vagina, and uterus are held in place by a hammock … will benefit from it. Some conditions, however, may need more than just physical therapy to get better.” Pelvic floor physical therapy often begins with simple pelvic floor exercises. Some …
Talking With Your Doctor
… says Memoli. Ask your doctor to recommend specific websites or resources, so you know you’re getting your facts from a trusted source. Federal agencies are among the most reliable sources of … body is complicated and there’s a lot to consider, so make sure you do everything you can to get the most out of your medical visits. …
Progress in Parkinson’s
… may have difficulty walking and talking. Parkinson’s is a degenerative disease. That means it gets worse over time. It develops when a certain type of nerve cell stops working normally or … dopamine loss,” says Dr. Beth-Anne Sieber, an NIH expert on movement disorders. “But when it gets to a certain point, movement-related symptoms appear.” Both [qtip:genes|Stretches of DNA you …
Recognizing Jaundice
… many health conditions can lead to jaundice. One of the more common causes is when bile ducts get blocked. Bile ducts drain bilirubin from the liver into the intestines. They can get blocked by hard, pebble-like pieces of material that form in the gallbladder, called …
Recognizing POTS
… standing, and the heart beats much faster than it should. The brain and other organs may not get enough blood, which can lead to fainting and other symptoms. POTS can affect anyone at any … to learn more. Despite increased awareness of POTS, it can be hard for some patients to get a diagnosis. “If you have symptoms that look like they could fit with POTS, it’s a good idea …
Test Your Home for Radon
… easy. You can do it yourself. Experts suggest testing all homes below the third floor. You can get a radon test kit through the mail or at a hardware store. Or you can hire a radon …
Oral Health Tips for Caregivers
… Some older adults need to be reminded to brush and floss teeth. Others may need help actually getting it done. You can take steps to help make brushing easier. For example, try a power or …
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