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Body Mass Index Over 30
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Waist Circumference > 35 Women
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Waist Circumference > 40 Men
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Increase In Blood Pressure
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Poor Self Esteem
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Buttock Pain
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The human body was designed for life forty thousand years ago, when the ability to store energy in times of plenty meant the difference between life and death during famine. This protective mechanism is a source of trouble when food, in unlimited ...
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The mechanism for excessive weight gain is clear— more calories are consumed than the body burns, and the excess calories are stored as fat (adipose) tissue. However, the exact cause is not as clear and likely arises from a complex combination of ...
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The mechanism for excessive weight gain is clear— more calories are consumed than the body burns , and the excess calories are stored as fat (adipose) tissue. However, the exact cause is not as clear and likely arises from a complex combination of...
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Although obesity can be a side effect of certain hormonal disorders or use of certain medications, the primary cause of obesity in children and adolescents is excess calorie consumption coupled with a sedentary lifestyle. Children and adolescents ...
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Breathing difficulty involves a sensation of difficult or uncomfortable breathing or a feeling of not getting enough air. See also: Difficulty breathing - first aid
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Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, is a feeling of difficult or labored breathing that is out of proportion to the patient's level of physical activity. It is a symptom of a variety of different diseases or disorders and may be either acute or chronic.
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Dyspnea is the technical word for difficulty breathing. It's a common symptom in people who have lung cancer or have cancer that has spread to the lungs. People who experience dyspnea describe it as difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath. ...
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Babies breathe much faster than older children and adults. A newborn's normal breathing rate is about 40 times each minute. This may slow to 20 to 40 times per minute when the baby is sleeping. The pattern of breathing in a baby may also be differ...
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There's a saying about what matters in real estate: location, location, location. Place a plastic tape measure around your waist. That's not where you wear your belt -- your actual waist falls an inch or two below the navel for most people.;Stand ...
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An April U.S. government report confused many people with its finding that being at least 50 pounds overweight is dangerous, but people who are less heavy might even live longer than those of normal weight. But obesity still kills, suggest two May...
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Body mass index (BMI) is a way of finding a healthy weight. The higher your BMI, the greater your risk for obesity and health problems. BMI below 18.5: Underweight;BMI18.5 to 24.9: Healthy weightBMI 25 to 29.9: Overweight;BMI 30 and over: Obese
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Rather than relying only on the bathroom scale to tell you if
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Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of a person's body fat. BMI is calculated using a person's weight
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Pain is a universal human experience. The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) defines pain as "an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage...
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This patient summary on pain is adapted from the summary written for health professionals by cancer experts. This and other credible information about cancer treatment, screening, prevention, supportive care, and ongoing clinical trials is availab...
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Pain, medically termed "nociception," is a response to noxious stimuli that is conveyed to the brain by sensory neurons . The discomfort signals actual or impending injury to the body. However, pain is more than a sensation, or the physical awaren...
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American Pain Foundation888-615-7246www.painfoundation.org;American Chronic Pain Associationwww.theacpa.org;The National Pain Foundationwww.painconnection.orgMention all the medications you take. This includes any you buy over the counter. Mention...
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Pain is an unpleasant feeling that is conveyed to the brain by sensory neurons. The discomfort signals actual or potential injury to the body. However, pain is more than a sensation, or the physical awareness of pain; it also includes perception, ...
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A pain scale helps you rate pain intensity. In the scale, 0 means no pain, and 10 is the worst pain possible. (Scales may go up to 5 or up to 10.) Rate the pain every few hours. You may feel some pain even with medications. But tell your healthcar...
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Pain is an unpleasant feeling that is conveyed to the brain by sensory neurons. The discomfort signals actual or potential injury to the body. However, pain is more than a sensation, or the physical awareness of pain; it also includes perception, ...
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Pain is an unpleasant feeling that is conveyed to the brain by nerves in the body.
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Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for short periods. True clinical depression is a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, o...
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Depression, also known as depressive disorders or unipolar depression, is a mental illness characterized by a profound and persistent feeling of sadness or despair and/or a loss of interest in things that once were pleasurable. Disturbance in slee...
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Some people have only one episode of depression, but many have ongoing problems and recurrences that may last a lifetime. Approximately one-third of patients with a single episode of major depression will have another episode within one year after...
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People who have never experienced clinical depression may think they're depressed when they have a bad day at work, an argument with a friend or lose money in the stock market. Do you feel sad or anxious?;Are you sleeping too little or too much?;A...
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Depression is a complicated and common mental health condition that affects about 10 to 15 percent of Americans. The following questions and answers can help you recognize and get effective treatment for depression.
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As your healthcare providers help treat your depression, you can also help yourself. Keep in mind that your illness affects you emotionally, physically, mentally, and socially. So full recovery will take time. Take care of your body and your soul,...
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Depression and obesity in teens can be affected by a family's income and education level, says a study by researchers from Brandeis University in Massachusetts and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
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Depression is not a natural part of growing old but rather a medical condition that should be treated aggressively. Sleep problems, including too little, too much or rising earlier than desired;Decreased pleasure in previously enjoyed activities;D...
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You haven't felt like yourself for a while, but you can't put your finger on what's wrong. Persistent sadness, anxiety, irritability, or pessimism;Feeling guilty, worthless, hopeless, or helpless;Loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed, in...
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Changing hormones and the stresses of adolescence can cause teens to act sad, grumpy, or anxious at times. But if your child's troubling mood lingers for weeks, the problem could be major depression. About 5 percent of children ages 9 to 17 suffer...
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Depression is not "all in your head." It is a real illness that saps your energy. It can leave you feeling sad, hopeless, lonely and guilty. It is related to a chemical imbalance in the brain and to certain traits such as low self-esteem and pessi...
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Everyone feels down at times, but diabetics are especially prone to depression.An unhappy period that's intense or lasts for more than a couple of weeks can be a sign of depression. Depression is a serious illness. It can disrupt the lives of fami...
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Your mind and body are intimately connected, and your overall health depends on both of them working well. Do you often or usually feel sad, anxious or "empty"?;Do you sleep too little or too much?;Has your appetite shrunk, and have you lost weigh...
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Nearly 2 million older Americans have some type of depression. Sadly, some of them even take their own lives. Yet depression among older adults is often ignored.Learn the warning signs. You may help spare a loved one needless pain. You may also sa...
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A new label on some antidepressants warns that they may make kids feel more suicidal. But that warning shouldn't stop parents from considering their use for depressed teens, psychiatrists say. Realize that depression in your child or teen is a ser...
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During the dark days of winter, many people develop signs of depression that are tied to the changing amount of daylight. This type of depression is called seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
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Everyone gets down in the dumps from time to time. But you may suffer from clinical depression if a feeling of sadness or loss of interest in life and friends lingers for two weeks or more. Depression can occur at any age and occurs in both men an...
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Chances are you know the difference between occasional sadness and depression. But here's a fact you may not know: Hypothyroidism, a common thyroid disorder, can cause symptoms indistinguishable from depression.
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When recommending treatment for clinical depression, physicians typically prescribe a tried-and-true regimen: anti-depressant medication and "talk" therapy. In the future, however, health professionals may be advocating a healthy dose of exercise.
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Take action if you suspect a friend and/or family member suffers from depression. It's a condition that can cloud thinking and make people believe they aren't worth helping, so they often can't help themselves. Persistent sadness or irritability;B...
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The holidays are just about here again. And with them can come a range of stresses and anxieties, among them: holiday shopping, holiday finances, family stress, mailing seasonal cards, attending parties and the tendency to neglect everyday routine...
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The medical community once thought depression affected only adults. The risk for the condition can begins in childhood or the early teens, however, and increases steadily through the mid-20s. As many as one in 10 young people will have experienced...
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Everyone has feelings of sadness or unhappiness now and then. When feelings of sadness or despair don't go away and interfere with daily life, depression may be the reason. Although anyone can suffer from depression, it is particularly common amon...
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Everyone feels sad sometimes -- it's a natural part of life. But when sadness or other symptoms of depression persist and interfere with your everyday life, you may be suffering from clinical depression. Persistent sadness or depressed mood (lasti...
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Everyone feels down in the dumps from time to time. But you may have clinical depression if a feeling of sadness or loss of interest in life and friends lingers for two weeks or more. "Talk" therapy. This helps people understand and resolve their ...
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What's the difference between a bad case of the blues and the painful mental disorder known as depression? According to the experts, impaired functioning is usually a clear-cut indication of a major depression. Depressive Mood: Do you suffer from ...
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Primary care physicians should be asking their patients questions about five "warning flag" symptoms to determine whether they should be screened for depression or other mood disorders, researchers say.
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Having a chronic condition such as COPD can lead to depression. Having depression can keep you from sticking to your disease-management plan, including breathing exercises, medicine and good nutrition. You may also be tempted to cope with depressi...
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Back pain may occur in the upper, middle, or lower back; it is most often experienced in the lower back. It may originate from the bones and ligaments forming the spine, the muscles and tendons supporting the back, the nerves that exit the spinal ...
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Back pain always seems to come in the middle of your most frantic activity, when you're under the greatest stress and have important deadlines to meet. Stretch as far as you can without feeling pain. "If you don't stretch enough, the muscles won't...
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The majority of adults suffer episodes of back pain sometime in their lives, says the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS).And most of that back pain is in the lower back. That's because the low back bears...
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Back pain can be caused by inflammation of joints, muscles, or ligaments. Poor posture, obesity, or lifting something the wrong way can cause back pain. Pain also can develop after you sit or stand too long or when you are under physical or mental...
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As your body changes during pregnancy, your back must work in new ways. This can be painful if your back isn't prepared. Back pain is due to many causes. Physical changes to your body can strain your back and its supporting muscles. Also, hormones...
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Of all the physical burdens schoolchildren must shoulder, their backpacks are probably the heaviest. Buy a pack with wide, padded straps to minimize pressure on the shoulders and collarbone.;Consider the empty pack's weight. Leather is fashionable...
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Low back pain is a common experience, but it doesn't have to be. Warm up before starting an activity. Warm muscles are less prone to injury.;Start your exercise program slowly and increase your level gradually.;Avoid unsupported bending. If you le...
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More than half of American adults seek medical treatment for back pain at some point in their lives. When traditional medicine doesn't relieve the pain, many people turn to alternative treatments. In fact, back pain accounts for 20 percent of mass...
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Back pain is a common problem. You can strain back muscles by lifting too much weight or just by moving the wrong way. Back strain can be uncomfortable, even painful. And it can take weeks to heal. To help yourself feel better and prevent future b...
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Before trying these exercises, talk to your healthcare provider to make sure they are safe for you. Ask your healthcare provider how many times to do each exercise.
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Numerous studies show a link between cigarette smoking and back pain. Smoking damages your arteries, and it's thought that the damaged arteries in the discs and joints in your back may lead to pain and injury. Smoking increases your risk for osteo...
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Back pain is something you don't want to repeat. Recovering properly from a back injury and taking preventive measures can help you reduce your risk of going through it again.
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Back pain always seems to come in the middle of your most frantic activity, when you're under the greatest stress and have important deadlines to meet. Stretch as far as you can without feeling pain. "If you don't stretch enough, the muscles won't...
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People who work in certain occupations, such as nursing, are likely to have back pain. But so can folks who work in an office every day if they don't take proactive steps to protect their backs. Stand close to the object.;Place your feet shoulder-...
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Learning the proper ways to bend, lift, and carry objects may help relieve back strain. It will also help you protect your back after your baby is born. Remember, if you're having trouble protecting your back, it's okay to ask the people around yo...
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If you've never hurt your back, you're one of the lucky few. Sometimes the spine just isn't getting the support it needs from your back, stomach, and leg muscles. Lie on your back with your knees bent and both feet flat on the floor.;Fold your han...
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Before trying these exercises, talk to your healthcare provider to make sure they are safe for you. Ask your healthcare provider how many times to do each exercise.
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Your back is important to almost every move you make, but you probably won't realize that until you hurt it. Then you may wish you could return to the days when you took your back for granted and didn't have any pain. Even though you can't turn ba...
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Millions of Americans suffer from episodes of back pain each year. Back pain is the second most common reason that adults see a doctor, according to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS). Herniated (slipped) disc. A damaged or b...
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You likely position yourself differently now than you did before you were pregnant. To ease pain, use positions that support your body comfortably. Raise your chest and head. Try to keep your ears lined up over your shoulders.;Use your abdominal m...
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Back pain can range from a dull to severe, and most cases of back pain can be traced to stresses placed on muscles and ligaments that support the spine. It is usually treated with limited rest, as well as exercise and education on how to prevent i...
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Before trying these exercises, talk to your healthcare provider to make sure they are safe for you. Ask your healthcare provider how many times to do each exercise.
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Hypertension is the term used to describe high blood pressure. Blood pressure readings are measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and usually given as two numbers. For example, 120 over 80 (written as 120/80 mmHg. The top number is your systoli...
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Blood pressure is the force with which blood pushes against the artery walls as it travels through the body. Like air in a balloon, blood fills arteries to a certain capacity—and just as too much air pressure can cause damage to a balloon, too muc...
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Blood pressure, measured with a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope by a nurse or other healthcare provider, is the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls. Each time the heart beats, it pumps blood into the arteries, resulting in the ...
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Also known as high blood pressure, a condition in which too much force is exerted by the blood as it travels through the body's arteries. There are two types of hypertension: primary and secondary. Primary, or essential, hypertension is caused by ...
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is acondition that has no symptoms you can see or feel. Having your blood pressure checked is the only way to know if it is high. Take all your medication as prescribed.;Take your pills at the same time each d...
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a complicated disease. Studies have shown that people who understand the condition are more likely to stick with their treatment plan. Knowing the definitions of terms your doctor may use when talking with ...
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Each day that your blood pressure is too high, your chances of having a stroke are increased. A stroke is a loss of brain function caused by a lack of blood to the brain. Stroke can result from the damage that ongoing high blood pressure causes in...
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Blood pressure, measured with a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope by a nurse or other healthcare provider, is the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls. Each time the heart beats, it pumps blood into the arteries, resulting in the ...
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Blood pressure, measured with a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope by a nurse or other healthcare provider, is the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls. The higher number, or systolic pressure, refers to the pressure inside the art...
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Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries as it flows through them. Arteries are the blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the body's ...
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The next time you hear folks talking about their blood pressure, take a look. They may be kids. Overweight or obese;Poor nutrition, or a diet of too much high-fat or high-sodium foodwith little nutritional value;Lack of physical activity;Smoking;F...
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Hypertension, also called high blood pressure, is a common condition in the United States. It's even more common among African Americans than among other ethnic groups. Nearly 40 percent of non-Hispanic blacks have hypertension. The American Heart...
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Prehypertension is a new term that alerts people to the risk of developing chronic high blood pressure if they don't take timely steps to improve their lifestyle habits, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Someone w...
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The National High Blood Pressure Education Program (NHBPEP) was established in 1972 by the National Institute of Health to translate research results on the health hazards of high blood pressure into clinical and public health practice. Before 190...
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Blood pressure checks are a common reason for doctor visits. Yet, for less than the cost of a single appointment, you may be able to purchase your own blood pressure monitor and check the reading yourself at home. Don't take readings within a half...
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Blood pressure, measured with a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope by a nurse or other healthcare provider, is the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls. The higher number, or systolic pressure, refers to the pressure inside the art...
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the most common chronic adult illness in the United States. There is no cure for high blood pressure, but it can be controlled. Losing weight. Being overweight increases your risk of developing high blood p...
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High blood pressure (hypertension) is called the silent killer. This is because many people who have it don't know it. Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80. Know your blood pressure and remember to check it regularly. Doing so can save your l...
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Risk factors are things that make you more likely to have a disease or condition. You can't do anything about some risk factors. But other risk factors are things that can be changed. Know what high blood pressure risk factors you have. Then find ...
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A healthy blood pressure level can reduce your risk for many serious diseases and increase your longevity. Reduce saturated fat and cholesterol in your diet. A diet full of fat and cholesterol can lead to diabetes and obesity, which are independen...
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Keeping your blood pressure below 120/90 mm Hg is important to good health. High blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg or greater, and blood pressure between 120/90 and 140/90 is considered "pre-hypertension," meaning that you are more likely to develop ...
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Prehypertension is a new term that alerts people to the very real risk of developing chronic high blood pressure if they don't take timely steps to improve their lifestyle habits, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Someone...
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Nearly one in three Americans has high blood pressure. If you are among them, you know that you can manage the condition with your health care provider's help. In most cases, high blood pressure responds to treatment, but the success of the treatm...
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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects almost one in three adults in the United States. But this serious health condition isn't limited to those ages 18 and older, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
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High blood pressure is called "the silent killer" for a good reason: You can have it and not even know it. And you would not be alone. Around 50 million Americans have high blood pressure (also known as hypertension), yet many people don't know th...
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Hypertension is high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries. Arteries are the blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the body's tissues.
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Hypertension is high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries as it flows through them. Arteries are the blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the body's tissues.
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Hypertension is high blood pressure . Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries as it flows through them.
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Fatigue is a feeling of weariness, tiredness, or lack of energy.
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Fatigue is physical and/or mental exhaustion that can be triggered by stress , medication, overwork, or mental and physical illness or disease.
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Fatigue may be defined as a subjective state in which one feels tired or exhausted, and in which the capacity for normal work or activity is reduced. There is, however, no commonly accepted definition of fatigue when it is considered in the contex...
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Many people feel tired after a sleepless night, during a particularly stressful day or when seasonal allergies kick in. But, if you regularly feel weary after waking from a good night's sleep or for no apparent reason, it's time to find out why. T...
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If the fatigue is related to a decrease in hemoglobin, or oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, then replacing the red blood cells by transfusion or taking erythropoietin can help reduce fatigue. What activities help restore energy? These are the...
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Fatigue may be defined as a subjective state in which one feels tired or exhausted, and in which the capacity for normal work or activity is reduced. There is, however, no commonly accepted definition of fatigue when it is considered in the contex...
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Fatigue is physical and/or mental exhaustion that can be triggered by stress , medication, overwork, or mental and physical illness or disease.
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Fatigue is a feeling of exhaustion or loss of strength. The duration of fatigue for a patient with cancer has been found to last from one to two times the length of time between diagnosis and completion of treatment, so it is common for fatigue to...
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If the personon chemotherapy has decreased hemoglobin, or oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, and it seems like the low hemoglobin level will last for a while, then a medicine called PROCRIT® (Epoetin alfa) may be prescribed. This medicine is g...
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We currently understand some of the causes of fatigue but not all of them.Fatigue may be related to physical changes caused by cancer or its treatment (chemotherapy, biotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery). It is reported that the fatigue people get...
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Fatigue is a vague feeling of being tired, weak, or exhausted. It is often a symptom of cancer, when cancer is first diagnosed, or when cancer progresses (Ferrell et al, 1996). It is also the most common side effect of cancer treatment. Some peopl...
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You may charge into the day full of energy, but by mid-afternoon, a wave of sleepiness hits you. You find it hard to keep your eyes open, or you find yourself yawning. Many people experience these late-in-the-day energy lags, but you can take step...
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Fatigue is a common side effect of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It can be caused by worry, lack of sleep, and poor appetite. Fatigue can also be a sign of anemia (a shortage of red blood cells). This could require medical treatment. The tip...
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Unintentional weight gain is an increase in body weight that occurs when a person takes in more calories than the body needs or uses.
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The term overweight is used to describe an excess amount of total body weight including all tissues (fat, bone, muscle, etc.) and water. Obesity , in contrast, is an excess amount of body fat. An adult woman or man who has a body-fat percentage ex...
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Most women between ages 35 and 55 find it difficult to avoid gaining weight, especially inches that tend to settle around their waistlines. Pregnancy. Weight gain during pregnancy is normal and necessary for a healthy baby, but most women don't lo...
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Between the late 30s and late 40s, it's not uncommon for both men and women to gain 10 pounds. The gain may come on relatively suddenly, or more gradually, at a general rate of one pound a year, even though you haven't made any major changes to yo...
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Packing on a few extra pounds isn't unusual when you haven't been physically active or if you've strayed from a healthy diet. But, when this occurs suddenly or can't be explained by your eating and exercise habits, it's worth taking a closer look....
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Being tired is the familiar aftermath of physical exertion, prolonged labor or lack of sleep. When does being tired become a symptom of a condition? Fatigue, malaise, lassitude, exhaustion are all subtle variations of the same subjective feelings of not having enough energy to meet the demands of one's life.
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Weakness is a reduction in the strength of one or more muscles.
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Snoring is a loud, hoarse, or harsh breathing sound that occurs during sleep.
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Snoring is a sound generated during sleep when the roof of the mouth vibrates.
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Snoring is the sound that occurs during sleep when flow of air is obstructed in the area where the tongue and upper throat meet the soft palate and uvula. Snoring noises occur when these structures vibrate against each other during breathing. poor...
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The movies and television depict snoring as funny, even hilarious. But snoring is no joke: It's a medical problem that can have serious health and social implications. Control your weight. Extra pounds can aggravate snoring.;Avoid alcohol, sleepin...
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Snoring is a sound generated during sleep by vibration of loose tissue in the upper airway.
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Pain felt in your lower back may come from the spine, muscles, nerves, or other nearby structures. It may also be due to problems in your mid or upper back, the testicles or ovaries, or a hernia in the groin.
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Low back pain (LBP) is a common complaint—second only to cold and flu as a reason why patients seek care from their family doctor. It may be a limited musculoskeletal symptom or caused by a variety of diseases and disorders that affect or extend f...
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Low back pain can range from mild, dull, annoying pain, to persistent, severe, disabling pain in the lower back. Pain in the lower back can restrict mobility and interfere with normal functioning. Seventy to 85 percent of all people have back pain...
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Back pain is one of the most common health complaints. Almost everyone will have back pain at some time in their life. Most of the time, the exact cause of the pain cannot be found. This article discusses long-term (chronic) low back pain. For inf...
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Low back pain is a common musculoskeletal symptom that may be either acute or chronic. It may be caused by a variety of diseases and disorders that affect the lumbar spine. Low back pain is often accompanied by sciatica , which is pain that involv...
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More than 65 million Americans suffer from back pain each year. Back pain is the second most common reason that adults see a doctor, according to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Herniated (slipped) disk. A damaged or bulging dis...
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Low back pain can range from mild, dull, annoying pain, to persistent, severe, disabling pain in the lower back. Pain in the lower back can restrict mobility and interfere with normal functioning. Seventy to 85 percent of all people have back pain...
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Low back pain can range from mild, dull, annoying pain, to persistent, severe, disabling pain in the lower back. Pain in the lower back can restrict mobility and interfere with normal functioning. Seventy to 85 percent of all people have back pain...
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Low back pain can range from mild, dull, annoying pain, to persistent, severe, disabling pain in the lower back. Pain in the lower back can restrict mobility and interfere with normal functioning. Seventy to 85 percent of all people have back pain...
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Back pain is a common complaint: Nearly everyone will have low back pain that interferes with work or daily activities at some point in his or her life. Improper body mechanics when lifting or bending.;Poor physical conditioning, which causes weak...
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You likely position yourself differently now than you did before you were pregnant. To ease pain, use positions that support your body comfortably. Raise your chest and head. Try to keep your ears lined up over your shoulders.;Use your abdominal m...
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Moving two people is harder than moving just one -- and it puts extra stress on your back. Think through each move before you make it, so you'll use the right muscles for the job. Moving safely will help you maintain good posture, reduce back pain...
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A lumbar strain is an injury to the lower back, which results in damaged tendons and muscles that spasm and feel sore. sudden lower back pain;spasms in the lower back that result in more severe pain;lower back feels sore to the touchyour age, over...
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A lumbar strain is an injury to the lower back, which results in damaged tendons and muscles that spasm and feel sore. sudden lower back pain;spasms in the lower back that result in more severe pain;lower back feels sore to the touchyour age, over...
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A lumbar strain is an injury to the lower back, which results in damaged tendons and muscles that spasm and feel sore. sudden lower back pain;spasms in the lower back that result in more severe pain;lower back feels sore to the touchyour age, over...
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The symptoms in your back or leg may be due to pressure on a nerve. This pressure may be caused by a damaged disk or by abnormal bone growth. Either way, you may feel pain, burning, tingling, or numbness. If you have pressure on a nerve that conne...
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Low back pain can be caused by problems with any part of the lumbar spine. A disk can herniate (push out) and press on a nerve. Vertebrae can rub against each other or slip out of place. This can irritate facet joints and nerves. It can also lead ...
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Whether your back pain is chronic or acute, it's possible to find some relief.
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Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes excessive sleepiness and frequent daytime sleep attacks.
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Narcolepsy is a disorder marked by excessive daytime sleepiness, uncontrollable sleep attacks, and cataplexy (a sudden loss of muscle tone, usually lasting up to half an hour).
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Narcolepsy is a disorder marked by excessive daytime sleepiness, uncontrollable sleep attacks, and cataplexy (a sudden loss of muscle tone, usually lasting up to half an hour).
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Narcolepsy is a disorder marked by excessive daytime sleepiness, uncontrollable sleep attacks, and cataplexy (a sudden loss of muscle tone, usually lasting up to half an hour).
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Narcolepsy is a disorder marked by excessive daytime sleepiness, uncontrollable sleep attacks, and cataplexy (a sudden loss of muscle tone, usually lasting up to half an hour).
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Narcolepsy is a disorder of the nervous system marked by excessive daytime sleepiness, uncontrollable sleep attacks, and cataplexy (a sudden loss of muscle tone, usually lasting up to half an hour). The American Psychiatric Association (APA) class...
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Narcolepsy is a disorder marked by excessive daytime sleepiness, uncontrollable sleep attacks, and cataplexy (a sudden loss of muscle tone, usually lasting up to half an hour).
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Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by uncontrollable episodes of sleepiness during the day. Episodes can last from a few seconds to more than an hour and can significantly interfere with daily activities.
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A depressive disorder is a whole-body illness, involving the body, mood, and thoughts, and affects the way a person eats and sleeps, feels about himself or herself, and thinks about things. It is not the same as being unhappy or in a blue mood. No...
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Depression is sometimes referred to as the common cold of mental illness. It is a debilitating disease with significant societal costs. It is, however, one of the most clearly defined and treatable of mental illnesses. Technically, the term "depre...
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Everybody feels sad sometimes, but to be clinically depressed is not just a matter of feeling sad. A patient with cancer is diagnosed as having major depression only if certain symptoms, such as loss of pleasure or thoughts of death, are present f...
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An emotional state or mood characterized by one or more of these symptoms: sad mood, low energy, poor concentration, sleep or appetite changes, feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness, and thoughts of suicide. Until recently, it was thought that...
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Depression is the general name for a family of illnesses known as depressive disorders. Depression is an illness that affects not only the mood and thoughts, but also the physical functions of affected individuals. Depressive disorders usually res...
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Depression and depressive disorders (unipolar depression) are mental illnesses characterized by a profound and persistent feeling of sadness or despair and/or a loss of interest in things that once were pleasurable. Disturbance in sleep , appetite...
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Depression is the general name for a family of illnesses known as depressive disorders. Depression is an illness that affects not only the mood and thoughts, but also the physical functions of affected individuals. Depressive disorders usually res...
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Depression or depressive disorders (unipolar depression) are mental illnesses characterized by a profound and persistent feeling of sadness or despair and/or a loss of interest in things that were once pleasurable. Disturbance in sleep, appetite, ...
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Depression or depressive disorders (unipolar depression) are mental illnesses characterized by a profound and persistent feeling of sadness or despair and/or a loss of interest in things that were once pleasurable. Disturbance in sleep, appetite, ...
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A depressive disorder is defined by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) as an illness that involves the body, mood and thoughts. It encompasses feelings of overwhelming sadness and despair that persist or intensify over time.
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Painless swelling of the feet and ankles is a common problem, particularly among older people. Abnormal buildup of fluid in the ankles, feet, and legs is called peripheral edema.
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Hump behind the shoulders is a lump of fat on the back of the neck.
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The menstrual cycle is not the same for every woman. On average, menstrual flow occurs every 28 days (with most women having cycles between 24 and 34 days), and lasts about 4-7 days. However, there is a wide variation in timing and duration that i...
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Anything that interferes with the normal menstrual cycle, causing pain , unusually heavy or light bleeding, or missed periods.
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There are many different menstrual conditions that require the clinical care of a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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Considered an important component of emotional health, self-esteem encompasses both self-confidence and self-acceptance. Experiences at home, at school, and with peers can all build or diminish a child's self-esteem. Psychologists and child-care a...
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Considered an important component of emotional health, self-esteem encompasses both self-confidence and self-acceptance. It is the way individuals perceive themselves and their self-value.
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It's a powerful weapon in the war against teenage drug and alcohol abuse and it doesn't cost parents a penny. It's called the "self-esteem shield." Remember that the road to self-esteem begins in infancy and is nurtured throughout childhood, pread...
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Yawning involves opening the mouth involuntarily while taking a long, deep breath of air. This is usually done as a result of drowsiness or weariness. Excessive yawning is yawning that happens more often than would be expected, even if drowsiness ...
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