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6 days ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Mark Gurarie
Inositol is a nutrient that your body naturally produces. It has the same chemical makeup as glucose (sugar). Inositol is available as a supplement and occurs naturally in many foods. It supports insulin function, the hormone that regulates blood sugar. It may also help manage polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), mental health conditions, diabetes, and metabolic disorders, among other conditions. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a hormonal disorder that can cause growths, or cysts, in the ovaries.
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2 weeks ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Mark Gurarie
Matcha is a powder made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, a type of green tea. It has roots in China's Song dynasty and is central to traditional Japanese tea culture. Matcha has exploded in global popularity and is used in smoothies, lattes, and a range of foods, drinks, and dietary supplements. Matcha has a grassy, slightly bitter, and lightly sweet taste. It is rich in polyphenols, a plant compound responsible for matcha's health benefits.
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2 weeks ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Mark Gurarie |Smita Patel
A migraine can last anywhere from several hours to three days. This complex neurological disorder causes recurring attacks of moderate to severe, one-sided headaches and other symptoms like nausea or light sensitivity. How long they last and how they feel depends on your type of migraine, your specific case, and how you manage symptoms. Migraine symptoms typically last between one and three days; rarely, people feel effects for a week or more.
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2 weeks ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Mark Gurarie |Andrew Greenberg
Optometrists (healthcare providers who offer standard eye care) can diagnose wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) but can't treat it. Therapies for wet AMD are primarily led by ophthalmologists (medical doctors who can diagnose and treat a more extensive range of eye conditions). A low-vision specialist may be called in to help you make the most of your remaining vision.
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2 weeks ago | 
health.com | Mark Gurarie |Hannah Harper |Edmund Khoo
Tassii / Getty Images Periodontal disease (gum disease) is a bacterial infection of the gums that affects about 4 in 10 adults over 30 in the United States. It's caused by plaque (a sticky bacterial film) and tartar (a hard crust) buildup in the mouth Gingivitis is an early stage of gum disease, causing irritation, swelling, and bleeding. Untreated gingivitis can advance to periodontitis.
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2 weeks ago | 
health.com | Mark Gurarie |Hannah Harper |Adam Kaplan
Jordi Mora igual / Getty Images When you're duck-footed (also called out-toeing), the bones in your leg twist outward, causing your toes to point outward naturally when you stand or walk. Out-toeing is most common in infants and children, and it affects about 1 in 4 children with the neurological disorder cerebral palsy. While out-toeing often goes away as a child grows, some develop it later in life or require treatment. Symptoms To be duck-footed is to have feet that point apart naturally.
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3 weeks ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Mark Gurarie
Everyone experiences mental health conditions; however, men are less likely to seek care. In one study, increased depressiveness (depressed mental state) reduced the chances that men shared their feelings with loved ones or friends, a critical first step in caring for mental health. Researchers attribute this disparity to stereotypes about how men are supposed to act, which lead to stigmas surrounding mental health.
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4 weeks ago | 
health.com | Mark Gurarie
Viktoriya Skorikova / Getty Images Atopic dermatitis is a chronic (long-lasting) skin condition that causes dry, itchy patches of skin that may crack or ooze. It is the most common form of eczema. Itchiness occurs when an overactive immune response causes inflammation and irritation in your skin. Scratching an itch can cause sores, bleeding, infection, and increased itch. The urge to scratch can also interfere with your sleep, social life, ability to concentrate, and overall quality of life.
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1 month ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Mark Gurarie
It’s common for people who drink alcohol to wake up the next day with a distinct sense of worry, panic, unease, or fear. Along with headache and nausea, anxiety can be a symptom of alcohol withdrawal or hangover. There are many reasons that alcohol triggers this hangover anxiety, colloquially called "hangxiety." Just as alcohol consumption causes a wide range of effects on the body and mind, so does the period of withdrawal.
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1 month ago | 
businessandamerica.com | Mark Gurarie
A stiff neck and sore throat can occur together for many reasons, often due to an infection. Symptoms are typically acute (temporary) but can become chronic (long-term). Viral infections that cause stiff neck and sore throat, like the common cold (rhinovirus) or the flu (influenza), are widespread. Adults in the United States have an average of 2-3 colds a year, with children experiencing 8-12.
