Health Article description.Potassium is a mineral. It helps keep the right mix of fluids in your body. It also helps your nerves, muscles, and heart work properly. You can control the amount of potassium that you get by being aware of which foods are low or high in potassium.

Health Article description.One of the hardest things about parenting a child with ADHD is getting your child to do what you ask. ADHD symptoms—trouble paying attention, being impulsive, and being hyperactive—can get in the way of understanding and following instructions. But if your child learns how to overcome or adapt to their symptoms, they...

Health Article description.Explains what male condoms are, how to use them, and how effective they are.

Health Article description.Anxiety is a feeling of fear or concern that something bad may happen. It can cause things like headaches, sweating, or a feeling that you just can't relax. Everyone feels anxious from time to time. But if anxiety interferes with your daily...

Health Article description.Sleep problems are common during pregnancy. Hormonal changes plus the discomforts of later pregnancy can break up the sleep cycle. First trimester. The first trimester can bring insomnia and night waking. You may feel the need to take naps to fight daytime sleepiness and fatigue. Second trimester. The second trimester...

Health Article description.When you have allergic rhinitis, you may feel better or worse at different times of the year. Learning what triggers your allergy symptoms will help you manage and treat your allergies. Managing your allergies is an important part of your health...

Health Article description.Traveling while you are on oxygen therapy usually is possible if you plan ahead. Start by seeing your doctor several weeks to months before your travel date. Ask your doctor to: Figure out how much oxygen you will need. Complete the medical forms that are needed for travel. This may include at least one copy of your...

Health Article description.Discusses stool analysis, a test used to look for bacteria, parasites, or blood in the digestive tract. Covers why and how it is done. Looks at risks. Covers normal and abnormal results.

Health Article description.A slip means that someone who has quit tobacco uses it again a time or two. A relapse means that a person who has quit returns to regular tobacco use. Most people quit and restart many times before they quit for good. Most people who quit tobacco...

Health Article description.There are three types of medical records commonly used by patients and doctors: Personal health record (PHR) Electronic medical record (EMR) Electronic health record (EHR) PHR, or personal health record Technically, any medical record you keep for yourself is a personal health record (PHR). You can keep records: On...

Health Article description.Guides through decision to take antidepressants while pregnant. Covers SSRIs (Zoloft and Prozac) and tricyclic antidepressants. Lists reasons for and against medicines. Covers benefits and risks. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.

Health Article description.You can make the most of your office visit by having this form with you when you talk with your doctor. Your blood sugar log. A list of all your medicines, vitamins, supplements, and herbal remedies. Other test results, if available. Your questions.

Health Article description.John, 39 Read more about John and how he quit smoking. Planning was key to John's success. "The [stop-smoking] class taught me how to get ready to quit." When John Peterson is behind the wheel of his race car, he's doing more than just trying to...

Health Article description.A good quit-tobacco program can help you quit by providing support and encouragement. Programs are available for you to attend in person, by telephone, or online. Most state health departments can recommend a program in your area. Quit-tobacco...

Health Article description.Offers interactive tool to find out when you are most likely to get pregnant. Tool estimates peak fertility period and when you are most likely to ovulate. Offers links to info on fertility, pregnancy, and birth control.

Health Article description.What is pulmonary hypertension? Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the arteries of your lungs. This may also be called pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). These arteries carry blood from the heart to the lungs, where the blood picks up oxygen. The walls of the arteries may get thick, which narrows the...

Health Article description.Explains what female condoms are, how to use them, and how effective they are.

Health Article description.During most of pregnancy, there is enough room in the uterus for the baby (fetus) to change position. By 36 weeks of pregnancy, most babies turn into a head-down position. This is the normal and safest fetal position for birth. But in some births,

Health Article description.Zika is a viral infection most commonly spread to humans by mosquitoes. You're more likely to get the virus if you travel to parts of the world where it's more common. This includes parts of South America, Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean,

Health Article description.Learn about COVID-19 and how to help protect yourself if you're at high risk for getting very sick from the virus.

Health Article description.Although communicating with your teen can be challenging, it is important to continually make the effort. This is especially important when your child acts out with problem behaviors or seems troubled in some way. When attempting to talk with your...

Health Article description.Use this form to record the sodium content of the foods you eat or drink each day. This record will help you see whether you are getting too much sodium in your diet. Use the Nutrition Facts on food labels to help find how much sodium you eat. You can tell when your body retains fluid by weighing yourself often. Sodium...

Health Article description.Gives info on heart problem that leads to heart failure. Includes symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment with medicines, lifestyle changes, and surgery. Also info on causes like amyloidosis, hemochromatosis, and sarcoidosis. Includes info on tests.

Health Article description.Croup is a common respiratory problem in young children. It tends to occur in the fall and winter. Its main symptom is a harsh, barking cough. Croup causes swelling and narrowing in the voice box, windpipe, and breathing tubes that lead to the lungs.

Health Article description.Learn how to know when you need to take a COVID-19 viral test.