Results for Blood Disorders

Rolunda Jefferson and her five children, ages 4 to 17, are the embodiment of resiliency against a blood disorder that is a lifelong burden, say those who know them.

Traveling in certain less-developed countries can bring health complications as unwanted passengers. And sometimes, those complications don’t become clear until after you’ve come home
Jet lag
Though it’s not a serious condition, you are likely to suffer from jet lag if you’ve traveled across many time zones, and especially if you’ve traveled from the western hemisphere to the eastern hemisphere
Some people do well using melatonin…

For most of my mid-30s and early 40s, it looked like I had it all together
I had a six-figure dream job that allowed me to work from home and travel the world. I had a beautiful wife and newborn son. We lived in a new house and had a couple of luxury cars in the garage. We enjoyed vacationing in Fiji, France, and Italy.
Sounds like the good life, right? But inside, it was a far different story. I was living a…

ROCHESTER, Minn. — A new type of blood test may help physicians identify which patients with and without evidence of [...]

It can be hard to accept a diagnosis of high blood pressure, in part because it has no immediate symptoms.

You probably have many questions about high blood pressure, such as, “What does high blood pressure really mean?” or “How do I know if I have high blood pressure?” and “What can I do about it?”
It is important to understand the facts about high blood pressure. The following webpages will help you learn more about the condition and what you can do to live a healthy and happy life
For health care professionals, please click here for provider-specific information.
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Acting out dreams in your sleep may put you at risk for developing dementia later in life, researchers say. The behavior appears to portend Lewy body dementia, the second-most common form of dementia among older people.

Generally known as alcoholism and alcohol abuse, alcohol use disorders are medical conditions that doctors can diagnose when a patient's drinking causes distress or harm. See if you recognize any of these symptoms in yourself.

How eating disorders affect family, friends and loved ones. Steps to take to help a family member recover. Approaching a loved one, treatment, support systems, emotions..

Two-thirds of people with type 2 diabetes also have high blood pressure. Learn about steps that can help you manage both conditions.

Study shows that eating the right grains reduces risk of cardiovascular disease

Anxiety disorders can severely impair a person's ability to function at work, school and in social situations and can interfere with a person's relationships. There are effective treatments for anxiety.

If you're providing care for a loved one with dementia, it's important to know that stress can threaten your health
Some effects of stress are noticeable right away. We sweat, our head pounds, we might experience unpleasant digestive effects, and we have trouble falling asleep.
Once the stressful situation goes away, we'll probably go back to normal. But experts tell us that over time, stress damages almost every body system, from our heart and lungs to our brains. In March 2016, the American…

It’s a common misconception that ADHD is only a childhood condition and does not affect individuals after adolescence.

It can be difficult to verbalize what it's like to experience mental illness, so photographer Katie Crawford decided to show people instead of tell them....

Knowing and controlling your blood pressure doesn’t have to be complicated. That’s why we created a three-step process that’s easy to remember. Whether or not you have high blood pressure, you can measure your blood pressure, monitor for changes, and maintain control
Measure
Knowing your numbers should be your first step. The good news is you can measure your blood pressure almost anywhere – at a doctor’s office, in a pharmacy, or in the comfort of your home.
Doctor’s Office – Have your…

Anxiety disorder is not a case that cannot be treated. It can be minimized until finally controlled that the person who experiences it can actually stop the debilitating effects from happening. The great news is that help for treating anxiety disorder these days is more frequent than ever

This WebMD slideshow details the symptoms, causes, tests, and treatments for sleep problems.

A short, sharp look into the 10 personality disorders.