Lifestyle

An important tool for keeping kids healthy is participation in youth sports, and it's not just because of the physical activity. There are the obvious physical benefits when kids play sports. It improves cardiovascular health and prevents obesity. But that's not all. There can be social benefits where you make friends. You have an opportunity to...

Stress, Anxiety, & Erectile Dysfunction Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition that affects men over the age of 20. As you age, your risk for ED increases. But having trouble maintaining an erection isn’t always related to age. Many men will experience ED at some point. The good news is that the cause of your ED...

Although unsanitary, chronic nail biting (onychophagia) isn't likely to cause long-term nail damage. Nails are formed within the nail bed, just beneath where the U-shaped cuticles begin. As long as the nail bed remains intact, nail biting isn't likely to interfere with fingernail growth. In fact, some research suggests that nail biting might even promote...

A stroke may be caused by a blocked artery (ischemic stroke) or the leaking or bursting of a blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke). Some people may experience only a temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain (transient ischemic attack, or TIA) that doesn't cause permanent damage. Ischemic stroke About 80 percent of strokes are ischemic strokes....

If your BMI is in the obese range, your health care provider will typically review your health history in detail, perform a physical exam and recommend some tests. These exams and tests generally include: Taking your health history. Your doctor may review your weight history, weight-loss efforts, exercise habits, eating patterns, what other conditions you've...