About Cardiomyopathy
KEY POINTS Cardiomyopathy represents a collection of diverse conditions of the heart muscle. Cardiomyopathy can be acquired—developed because of another disease, condition, or factor—or inherited. What it is Cardiomyopathy represents a collection of diverse conditions of the heart muscle. These diseases have many causes, symptoms, and treatments and can affect people of all ages […]
What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol 101: An introduction If you’re reading this, you probably care about your health and the role cholesterol can play. That’s an important first step. So, what is cholesterol? What does it do? Cholesterol is a waxy substance throughout the body. It’s not “bad” unless you have too much of it. Your body needs it […]
Urgent Care for Seniors
Urgent care centers can also be a good option for seniors. They offer convenient care and can treat a wide variety of conditions, including: Colds and flu Pneumonia Bronchitis Urinary tract infections Minor cuts and burns Sprains and strains Broken bones
Hydration
Original Article – https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining/userfiles/works/pdfs/2017-126.pdf
Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room: Key Differences
Urgent care centers and emergency rooms are both important parts of the healthcare system, but they serve different purposes. Urgent care centers are designed to treat non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, such as colds, flu, sprains, and minor cuts. Emergency rooms are designed to treat life-threatening illnesses and injuries, such as heart attacks, strokes, and broken […]
About Asthma
KEY POINTS Asthma is a disease that affects your lungs. It is one of the most common long-term diseases of children, but adults can have asthma, too. Asthma causes wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing at night or early in the morning. Symptoms Asthma causes wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing at night or early […]
What Women Say About Migraine
January 25, 2019 Office on Women’s Health What’s a migraine headache like? Migraine headaches affect more women than men, and each woman who lives with this medical condition likely has a different answer to that question. Though they are not usually a threat to your overall health, migraine attacks can greatly affect your day-to-day life. If […]
Facts About Falls
AT A GLANCE Each year, millions of older people—those 65 and older—fall. In fact, more than one out of four older people falls each year, but less than half tell their doctor. Falling once doubles your chances of falling again. Falls are serious and costly One out of 10 falls results in an injury that […]
About Healthy Weight and Growth
KEY POINTS Parents and caregivers can help children have healthy growth and a healthy weight. Achieving healthy growth and weight includes healthy eating, physical activity, optimal sleep, and stress reduction. There are several ways to eat well, be physically active, and maintain a healthy weight. Why it’s important Healthy eating, physical activity, optimal sleep, and […]
Warning Signs and Symptoms of Heat-Related Illness
AT A GLANCE Information about what to look for and what to do for heat-related illness. Format: PDF Language: English (US) Flyer – Heat_Related_Illness Additional languages Spanish Original Article – https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/pdf/Heat_Related_Illness.pdf