Gestational diabetes impacts about 8% of pregnant women. It develops during pregnancy when the person has not had prior diabetes diagnoses. The main marker of this condition is high blood sugar, which can lead...
Gestational diabetes impacts about 8% of pregnant women. It develops during pregnancy when the person has not had prior diabetes diagnoses. The main marker of this condition is high blood sugar, which can lead to complications at birth and with high blood pressure. If...
Crying is a baby’s main way of communicating. While it can be stressful for new parents, crying is normal and expected, especially during the first few months of life. Babies cry to express needs,...
Crying is a baby’s main way of communicating. While it can be stressful for new parents, crying is normal and expected, especially during the first few months of life. Babies cry to express needs, discomfort or overstimulation, and learning to recognize these signals takes...
Birth control comes in many shapes and forms. It is often used for more than just preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections these days. There are birth controls that are one-time use, like condoms,...
Birth control comes in many shapes and forms. It is often used for more than just preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections these days. There are birth controls that are one-time use, like condoms, and then there are ones that can prevent the female...
Red light therapy has become increasingly popular for its health benefits and non-invasive delivery. Everyone from estheticians to massage therapists may offer red light to treat skin disorders, pain and speed healing. But what is red light therapy, and...
Red light therapy has become increasingly popular for its health benefits and non-invasive delivery. Everyone from estheticians to massage therapists may offer red light to treat skin disorders, pain and speed healing. But what is red light therapy, and is it right for you? The article below examines what red light is, how it helps and any risks involved. Red light therapy involves exposure to red low-level wavelengths of light. Some experts also call red light photobiomodulation and low-level laser therapy. Most red-light devices give off low-level red light...
Asthma is a chronic lung condition that makes it difficult to breathe. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, in the United States, about 8.3 percent of people have asthma. That means asthma affects over 26...
Asthma is a chronic lung condition that makes it difficult to breathe. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, in the United States, about 8.3 percent of people have asthma. That means asthma affects over 26 million people. A flare-up of asthma symptoms can come on suddenly and leave you breathless. Fast-acting inhalers, such as albuterol, are your go-to medication if you develop asthma symptoms. But what can you do if you develop an asthma attack without an inhaler? While dealing with an asthma attack without...
If you have hearing loss, a hearing aid may help. Although hearing aids do not restore normal hearing, they can amplify sounds and improve speech comprehension. This may improve quality of life and daily functioning. There are different types...
If you have hearing loss, a hearing aid may help. Although hearing aids do not restore normal hearing, they can amplify sounds and improve speech comprehension. This may improve quality of life and daily functioning. There are different types of hearing aid to choose from. Working with an audiologist is vital to ensure the best hearing aid for your situation. The article below covers hearing aid choices and what to know about hearing aid fittings. Although hearing aids differ, they work similarly. Hearing aid contain: Sounds enter through the...
Whether you're newly unemployed or you've lost your job, nothing is exciting about not having a source of income. Since one of the perks of having employment is the health benefit that comes with it, you're probably at a...
Whether you're newly unemployed or you've lost your job, nothing is exciting about not having a source of income. Since one of the perks of having employment is the health benefit that comes with it, you're probably at a crossroads about how to get health insurance without a job. Being without a job can be devastating but being without a health insurance plan is even worse. But the good news is that you can still get health insurance while unemployed. This article walks you through the best health coverage...
