Trusted medical advice from the
American Academy of Family Physicians.
American Academy of Family Physicians.
Go to familydoctor.org Home
Trusted medical advice from the
American Academy of Family Physicians.
American Academy of Family Physicians.
Search
"ADHD" results
Sort By:
-
What to Eat Before and After a Workout
Exercise is important for maintaining your health. What you eat before and after your workout can have an impact on… after working out? Does my age affect what I should eat before and after working out? Are there any vitamins or supplements I should add…
-
Menopause
Menopause is when your menstrual periods permanently stop (12 months in a row without a period) and you can no… herbs that contain phytoestrogens to treat symptoms of menopause. This is also true of pills and creams made with these herbs. In addition, not enough…
-
Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial cystitis is chronic inflammation of the bladder… own care do better than people who do not. A support group can provide you and your family with helpful tips and additional information. Questions to ask your doctor How do my symptoms indicate interstitial cystitis, instead…
-
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common type of heart disease caused by a buildup of plaque in your… lung bypass machine to pump for your heart. Another type is cardiac rehabilitation. Your doctor can prescribe this instead of or in addition to surgery…
-
Prediabetes
Prediabetes is when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be called diabetes… What is prediabetes? Prediabetes means your blood glucose (also called blood sugar) levels are higher than normal. When your blood glucose levels reach a certain…
-
The Exercise Habit
Daily exercise is a good habit and important for a healthy mind and body… Daily exercise is a good habit and important for a healthy mind and body. Forming healthy habits is easier said than done. Most people want to be healthy. We know the…
-
Common Sports Injuries
Common sports injuries sideline many people each year, especially young athletes as they begin to compete at younger ages… If you play sports, you know the benefits of getting exercise while doing something you like. But sports may also be putting your body at…
-
Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer and highly preventable with regular screening… What is skin cancer? Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Almost all skin cancers are the result of too much exposure to ultraviolet light. This…
-
E. coli Infection
E. coli are germs that are found on food and in the environment. When ingested, E. coli cause severe cramps… What is E. coli? E. coli is short for Escherichia coli—bacteria (germs) that are found on food and in the environment. E. coli cause severe cramps and diarrhea. These bacteria…
-
"Do I Want to Quit Smoking?" Quiz
Learn how you feel about smoking and how you can use this information to help you quit… How do you feel about quitting smoking? Put a check mark next to the statement below that best describes how you feel about quitting smoking: ____ I like…
-
Alcohol Misuse
Alcohol abuse is a pattern of drinking too much alcohol too often. This can harm your work, school, and… What is alcohol misuse? Alcohol misuse is a serious problem. It is a pattern of drinking too much alcohol too often. It interferes with your…
-
“Why do I smoke?" Quiz
Knowing why you smoke might be the answer to quitting for good… Why do I smoke? If you learn the answer to this question, it will be easier to stop smoking. Knowing why you smoke will help you find ways to make up for the…
Filter By Category
Prevention and Wellness
Family Health
Your Health Resources
