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Overview of Sleep Disorders Facts about sleep disorders Loss of sleep can cause problems at home or on the job. It can lead to serious or even fatal accidents. The National Sleep Foundation notes that: Between 50 and 70 million U.S. adults have some type of sleep or wakefulness

Preventing Eye Strain at the Computer If you spend hours each day working at a computer screen or other devices with screens, you may suffer from symptoms of eye strain. Eye strain is a common problem, but you can take steps to reduce your discomfort. What is eye strain? Eye

Puncture Wounds in Children What is a puncture wound? A puncture wound is a deep wound made by a sharp object, such as a nail or a jagged piece of metal or wood. Puncture wounds may be small and not seem serious. But they do need to be treated by a doctor. Puncture wounds may

Prostate Cancer: Coping with Your Diagnosis A diagnosis of prostate cancer can affect you in many ways. It’s normal to be scared, angry, or depressed after diagnosis. But, know that prostate cancer is very treatable. Each person copes with a prostate cancer diagnosis in their own

Headaches in Early Pregnancy Nearly everyone has headaches sometimes. But having a headache in pregnancy is not fun. And managing headaches is even more tricky in the first trimester. This is a time when you should stay away from many medicines. Whether your headache is from

Treating Aged or Sun-Damaged Skin What is photoaging? Too much sun exposure can cause premature aging of your skin. This premature wrinkling and skin damage from sun exposure is called photoaging. Photoaging is not like natural aging. It causes: Coarse, dry skin. Freckling and

Asthma and Pregnancy Having asthma does not always mean having a complicated pregnancy. With correct asthma management and the right care during pregnancy, most people with asthma can have a healthy pregnancy. Asthma is one of the most common health problems that can complicate a

Overuse Injuries An increasing number of boys and girls are playing recreational and organized sports. As a result, there is a rise in the number of overuse injuries seen among children and teens. Most sports and overuse injuries are due to injuries that affect the bone, muscles

Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Children, Adolescents and Teens What is generalized anxiety disorder? Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is defined as chronic, excessive worry and fear that seems to have no real cause. Children or adolescents with generalized anxiety disorder

Breast Pain (Mastalgia) What is mastalgia? Mastalgia is breast pain. There are 2 main types of mastalgia: Cyclical breast pain. The pain is linked to menstrual periods. Noncyclic breast pain. The pain may come from the breast. Or it may come from somewhere else, such as nearby