ADHD symptoms in kids can be difficult to recognize, especially in preschoolers. Here’s how you can tell if your preschooler has ADHD ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders affecting children, often diagnosed in school-aged children over 6 years old. However, it can also be diagnosed in children as young as 3. Of...
Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that affects the spine and large joints. The best diet for ankylosing spondylitis includes the Mediterranean diet or a diet rich in lean protein, vegetables and fruit that eliminates refined flour, sugar, alcohol and processed foods. The anti-inflammatory and low starch, gluten and sugar free diet is proving...
Since a fever isn’t a common symptom of a migraine attack, a fever coupled with a headache may be a sign of another underlying illness, such as COVID-19 or heatstroke. Fevers may occur with migraines only in very rare cases, which means the cause of a fever and a headache must be ruled out before...
Itching is one of the most distressing symptoms you may experience. Stop uncontrollable itching by using gentle cleansers, taking shorter, cooler showers, moisturizing after you shower with chilled, ,medicated cream and using a humidifier. Itching is one of the most distressing symptoms you may experience. The discomfort of itch may, in many cases, surpass even...
Here are 11 foods that fight fatigue and give you sustained energy throughout the day Your body gets energy from what you feed it. So it's important to make sure you’re getting enough of the right nutrients throughout the day, so that you’re fueling your body with what it needs to repair, build, and maintain...
What is Methylin (methylphenidate HCI), and what is it used for? Generic drug: methylphenidate HCI Brand name: Methylin Methylin Chewable Tablets (methylphenidate HCI) is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Narcolepsy. Methylin Chewable Tablets may be used alone or with other medications. Methylin Chewable Tablets belongs...
Eating better, but feeling worse? Learn about why you may have side effects after changing your diet You’ve started to eat better. You’ve sworn off the fried food, cut your sugar intake, and substituted junk with healthier options. So why do you feel worse than before? When you switch to a new diet, you may...
Rheumatoid arthritis does qualify for long-term disability benefits as long as it meets SSA’s eligibility requirements. The Social Security Administration (SSA) considers rheumatoid arthritis (RA) a qualifying disability, provided it is advanced enough to meet their eligibility requirements. There may come a time when your RA is so severe that it becomes debilitating and you...
Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that affects the spine and large joints. Surgery can help people with ankylosing spondylitis if they are in severe pain, experience severely limited mobility or have significantly reduced quality of life. Most people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) manage well on medications and physiotherapy. The surgical intervention is only...
Only 0.5% of women with abnormal mammograms are found to have breast cancer Being told that your mammogram is abnormal can be terrifying, but there’s no need to panic. Of all women who get regular mammograms, only about 0.5% will be found to have breast cancer. So if you are summoned back to the doctor’s...