Learning how to walk with a cane can take a little getting used to. This article discusses how to walk with a cane. It also provides tips for going up and down stairs with a cane and other useful tips. kali9 / Getty Images When Do You Need a Cane? Canes are often used for temporary injuries but are sometimes needed on a long-term basis. A standard cane is generally appropriate for people with mild sensory, coordination, or balance problems....
Boundaries are the physical and emotional limits of appropriate behavior between people. They help define where one person ends and another begins. Having healthy boundaries gives them a sense of well-being, self-control, and self-esteem throughout their life. AJ Watt / Getty Images This article addresses healthy boundaries and how to set them. AJ Watt / Getty Images What Are Boundaries? Research suggests that families have three types of boundaries. Families with clear boundaries tend to function well....
Others want to usethe pillto avoid having a period for convenience reasons. Why Skip a Period? Many people prefer toextend menstrual cyclesfor medical or practical reasons. Jamie Grill / Getty Images The bleeding you experience during the week you take the placebo pills is called awithdrawal bleed. A withdrawal bleed simply occurs because the body is responding to the lack of hormones in these inactive pills. When the hormone-containing pills are resumed, the bleeding stops....
If you have aUTI, there are home remedies and medical treatments that can help. Drink Plenty of Water Drinking more water may help with a UTI. Use a Heating Pad Aheating padcan help relieve UTI pain. LaylaBird/ Getty Images Heat therapy works in the following ways: 3. However, it may relieve symptoms until you see a healthcare provider. They may also recommend taking OTC pain relievers like ibuprofen or Tylenol....
Try a warm bath, massage, or stretching to soothe aching feet. You may also want to consider acupuncture or custom shoe inserts. Figuring out why your feet ache can help prevent discomfort in the future. Verywell / Brianna Gilmartin Stretch Contracted muscles may spasm, causing pain. Stretching helps relieve the tightness. To find the plantar fascia, flex your toes toward the ceiling. Use your hands to massage this area. Stand or sit with one foot resting on a ball....
It’s no wonder why “climate anxiety” is becoming a household name. Everyone from academics to Instagrammers is publishing papers andsharing postson the topic. There’s even a call to measure and standardize it. Verywell / Getty Images “This anxiety can be paralyzing, leading to inaction. What Is Climate Anxiety? Also referred to as eco-anxiety, climate distress, and climate change anxiety. It describes anxiety “related to the global climate crisis and the threat of environmental disaster....
Blood sugar spikes are sharp rises in blood sugar levels. They can happen due to a variety of factors, but often occur when you eat too manysimple carbohydrates. You might notice symptoms like increased thirst, headache, and blurry vision. Verywell / Laura Porter The best way to manage them is to control yourblood sugar (glucose)levels well. Verywell / Laura Porter Blood Sugar Spike Symptoms Some people can feel ablood sugar spikewhen it happens....
Meningitis refers to an infection of themeninges, the membranes that surround and protect the spinal cord and brain. It can be sparked by a viral illness or certain bacteria. Bacterial meningitis is a life-threatening emergency. janiecbros / Getty Images A meningitis rash typically looks like pinpricks or bruises, which may be red or dark purple. This rash doesnt fade when you press a glass against it. This damage causes the rash often associated with severe cases of meningitis....
Newborns commonly get skin rashes on various parts of their body. Most are harmless and resolve on their own. However, severe jaundice, eczema, or persistent diaper rash require medical intervention. d3sign / Getty Images Understanding the different types of newborn skin variations can help you know when to contact a healthcare provider. They appear within the first few weeks of life in 30% of newborns. They are harmless and usually fade away within a few weeks....
Fake needles were also found in some of the samples seized by the FDA. These needles may not be sterile, which increases the risk of infection. Compounded drugs sometimes contain different amounts of the active ingredient than the traditional version. Bloomberg / Getty Images see to it you’re getting your prescriptions from an authorized pharmacy or retailer. So far, no counterfeit Wegovy pen has been reported yet. American Pharmacists Association.Compounding FAQs....
Both herpes simplex viruses (HSV) can cause internal and external symptoms, like sores. An infection may cause other, though less common, internal symptoms as well. Either case is usually a result of spread throughoral sex. Illustration by Verywell HSV-1 can also affect other areas of the body, such as the neck, arms, and torso. Symptoms include pain, itching, and blisters or sores. This is most often associated with wrestling and is described asherpes gladiatorumwhen it occurs in that setting....
“Lymphoma” is a general term used to describe diseases of the lymphatic system. Lymphoma symptoms in women can mimic other gynecologic health conditions and hormonal changes. Although women are slightly less likely to get lymphoma than men, their symptoms may be overlooked. Illustration by Jake Shi for Verywell Health This can delay diagnosis and treatment. This article will describe the signs of lymphoma and discuss how lymphoma symptoms in women differ from men....
But it’s not the onlysource of those nutrients. This article discusses the health benefits of a dairy-free diet and provides tips on nutritional considerations to get started. It also presents a few risks and disadvantages of the diet change. Illustration by Zoe Hansen for Verywell Health Illustration by Zoe Hansen for Verywell Health What Is a Dairy-Free Diet? Simply put, a dairy-free diet excludes all (or most)dairy products. Are Vegan and Dairy-Free the Same Thing?...
