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5 days ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Heidi Moawad
While autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often associated with childhood, some people with autism are not diagnosed until adulthood, even if they had signs and symptoms in their early years. Autism has characteristics that include challenges in social communication and social interaction, as well as restricted and repetitive behaviors and interests. Adults living with autism face unique challenges that can affect work, daily life responsibilities, and relationships with family and other people.
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5 days ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Heidi Moawad
Adults can have autism, and for many people, this condition is not diagnosed until adulthood. If you are wondering whether you or someone you care about has autism, screening tests are available, and there are diagnostic criteria for adult autism. Discuss your symptoms and how they are affecting your life with a healthcare professional.
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3 weeks ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Heidi Moawad
If you have allergic asthma, it’s important to have a written asthma action plan to manage your condition, treat an asthma episode, and recognize when to get emergency medical care. The steps of an action plan help you and the people you might rely on—such as roommates, family, or coworkers—by defining the symptoms you need to watch for and determining what to do if these symptoms arise, including which medications to take, how much, and how often.
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3 weeks ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Heidi Moawad
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a neurological condition caused by a long-term deficiency of vitamin B1 (thiamine). It involves two brain disorders that often occur together: Wernicke encephalopathy and Korsakoff syndrome. Symptoms include balance and coordination difficulties, confusion, and hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there).
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3 weeks ago | 
msn.com | Heidi Moawad
Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
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3 weeks ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Heidi Moawad
Turmeric and ginger, commonly used as seasonings, in drinks, and as dietary supplements, come from tropical flowering plants. Curcumin is a component of the turmeric plant. Products extracted from these plants are associated with a number of different health benefits. Evidence shows that they could potentially provide some protection from health conditions associated with inflammation, such as arthritis and diabetes.
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4 weeks ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Heidi Moawad
Huntington’s disease is a hereditary disorder that causes a progressive decline in thinking, memory, and the control of movements. On average, the symptoms begin when a person is in their early 40s, followed by an average survival of about 18 years. You can get tested for the gene if you have a family history of Huntington's. With this test, you will know whether you will develop the condition long before you have symptoms. Genetic testing for Huntington’s disease is a personal decision.
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4 weeks ago | 
prod2.sleepopolis.com | Heidi Moawad |Lauren Panoff
According to one survey, about 7 percent of adults sleep on their stomachs, while 54 percent sleep on their side and 37 percent sleep on their back. Sleeping on your stomach is generally thought to be more associated with negative outcomes like spinal misalignment and chronic neck or back pain compared to other positions. That said, stomach sleepers may experience a more open airway, which could be helpful for snorers.
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4 weeks ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Heidi Moawad
Managing your allergic asthma requires a comprehensive approach. There are no proven natural alternatives to maintenance therapy, rescue medications, and inhalers. However, avoiding triggers can prevent symptoms, and with that, you can also help improve your overall condition and quality of life. Allergens are typically harmless substances that cause an allergic immune reaction in some people. They along with substances in the environment can trigger allergic asthma symptoms and flare-ups.
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1 month ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Heidi Moawad
How long it takes a person to run a mile depends on many factors, including overall fitness and training, age, and sex. Additionally, running speed can vary depending on whether a person is running at their fastest for the whole mile, running at a relaxed pace, or strategically planning their pace to maximize efficiency. If you want to determine how long it takes to run a mile, you may need to start by running a comfortable distance and clocking the time.
