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Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that can cause you to stop breathing multiple times while you sleep… medicines. These relax the muscles in the back of your throat, making it harder for you to breathe. If you smoke, quit smoking. If you are…

High cholesterol is a medical condition that can lead to stroke and heart disease… high cholesterol tends to run in families. If you have an immediate family member who has it, you could have it, too. Smoking also causes high cholesterol. It lowers your HDL…

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that affects people who have diabetes. It affects the retina. A healthy retina is… diabetic retinopathy: Control your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Get a yearly eye exam. Exercise regularly. Eat a healthy diet. Quit smoking. Avoid alcohol…

Exercise-induced bronchospasm is when the airways in your lungs narrow during exercise, making it hard to breath. This can make… cold or the flu. Avoid exercising when your allergies are bad. For instance, when pollen levels are high. If you smoke, stop smoking. Questions to…

Bladder stones are small crystals that form in your urine. They are hard and become trapped in your bladder. They… other medical conditions that cause bladder stones. Stay healthy. Drink plenty of water. Avoid food high in fat, salt, and sugar. Avoid smoking. Avoid illegal…

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a problem with blood flow in the arteries, especially those in the legs. Claudication is… What is peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and claudication? Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a problem with blood flow in the arteries, especially those in the…

A heart attack is a cardiac event caused by one or several factors and can be mild or fatal… What is a heart attack? A heart attack happens when part of the heart muscle is cut off from oxygen. If the oxygen isn’t restored soon, a…

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. How serious it is depends on what caused the pneumonia, your age, and… What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. It causes the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs to get inflamed (irritated and…

Perimenopause is a stage in a woman’s reproductive years that occurs just before menopause… Perimenopause is the natural transition leading up to menopause, and it can bring a wide range of physical and emotional changes. Understanding perimenopause symptoms and treatment options can help you…

Heart failure means your heart isn’t pumping blood as well as it should. It can be caused by different heart… What is heart failure? The term “heart failure” sounds scary. But it simply means your heart isn’t pumping blood as well as it should…

Flatulence is another name for gas. It happens when air stays in your abdomen after you eat. It can be… What is flatulence/gas? Flatulence is another name for gas. You’ve experienced it. In fact, it’s normal for people pass gas several times a day…

Clubfoot is a condition present at birth that causes a baby’s foot to turn inward or downward. It can be… What is Clubfoot? Clubfoot is a congenital condition (present at birth) that causes a baby’s foot to turn inward or downward. It can be mild…

Bloating is when your stomach is filled with air or gas from what you eat, your lifestyle, or for medical… What is bloating? The medical term is “meteorism.” But we all know the term “bloating” and the way it makes us feel. Bloating occurs in…

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a medical condition that occurs when your blood moves through your arteries at higher pressure… What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of your blood as it flows through the arteries in your body. Arteries are blood…