Common Symptoms of hormone imbalance for WOMEN As women age, hormone imbalance can wreak havoc on both physical and emotional well being! Imbalanced estrogen, testosterone and progesterone may lead to: Fatigue, lethargy and lack of...
What Is a Staph Infection? A staph infection is caused by a Staphylococcus (or “staph”) bacteria. Actually, about 25% of people normally carry staph in the nose, mouth, genitals, or anal area. The foot is also very prone to picking up...
What is shingles? Shingles is a painful skin rash. It is caused by the varicella zoster virus. Shingles usually appears in a band, a strip, or a small area on one side of the face or body. It is also called herpes zoster. Shingles is most common in...
Causes & Risk Factors What causes colds and the flu? Viruses cause colds and the flu. More than 200 different viruses can cause colds. Not as many viruses cause the flu. That’s why there’s a shot available for the flu and not for...
Overview What is the common cold and the flu? The common cold and the flu are viral infections of the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, nose, airways and lungs. Symptoms How can I tell if I have a cold or the flu? Although the common...
What are antibiotics? Antibiotics are strong medicines used to treat infections, including life-threatening contagious diseases. But antibiotics can cause more harm than good when they aren’t used the right way. You can protect yourself and...
What comes to mind when you think of taking risks with your health—driving recklessly, or maybe abusing alcohol or illegal drugs? Those behaviors are certainly risky. However, many people have less dramatic behaviors that are just as dangerous...
What is sugar? Sugar is a sweetener that provides calories and is added to food and drinks to give them a sweet taste as well as texture, body and bulk. It is also sometimes called a caloric sweetener. Sugar is a simple carbohydrate that your body...
Why is healthy eating important? When combined with exercise, a healthy diet can help you lose weight, lower your cholesterol level and improve the way your body functions on a daily basis. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food...
How much sleep do older adults need? Most adults need 7 or 8 hours of sleep each night to feel fully alert during the day. This is usually also true for people age 65 or older. But as we get older, we might have more trouble sleeping. Many things can...