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Daily sodium intake above 2,300 milligrams (mg) is a cardiovascular (heart) disease risk factor. Illustration by Zoe Hansen for Verywell Health Average Daily Sodium vs. Recommended Intake Many people likely underestimate how muchsodiumthey eat. Illustration by Zoe Hansen for Verywell Health The Dietary Guidelines recommends a daily limit of 2,300 mg of sodium for people age 14 and older. Managingyour daily sodium intakeis part of following an overall healthy diet....

Focusing on eating foods that are higher in fiber can help. Fiber supplements may also be appropriate for some people. Getting fiber from food is preferred because food also contains vital vitamins and minerals. jeffbergen / Getty Images Unfortunately, most people don’t find it easy to get the recommended daily fiber intake. The decrease in the conditions that were tracked was anywhere from 15% to 30%. Diet can significantly affect digestion....

Natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) is also used to treat hypothyroidism. For some people, NDTs work better than levothyroxine. Many people prefer NDTs because they are considered more natural. Illustration by Katie K for Verywell Health Brand names of NDTs includeArmourand Nature-Throid. Usually, people start thyroid hormone therapy by taking a low dose and gradually increasing it. If you’re prescribed levothyroxine, your provider will tell you how much to take. Get our printable guide for your next healthcare provider’s appointment to help you ask the right questions....

Seborrheic dermatitisand dandruff are common skin conditions that affect the seborrheic areas of the body. The seborrheic areas are responsible for producing oil on the skin, also known assebum. Dandruff is basically a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis. Aliaksandr Litviniuk / Getty Images This article explains the differences and similarities between seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff and how they are treated. Seborrheic dermatitis tends to occur during certain phases of life and peaks during infanthood and adolescence....

Have you heard your friends talking about their vitamin D level? Did your healthcare provider check your level at your annual checkup? What Is Vitamin D? Kathleen Finlay / Getty Images Optimal Vitamin D Level There is dispute among experts regarding theoptimal vitamin D level. That said, the Institute of Medicine, recommends maintaining a vitamin D level above 20 ng/mL. Causes of Deficiency A number of medical conditions and factors can predispose individuals tovitamin D deficiency....

“Gluten allergy” is not a real medical term. While these five conditions share some similarities, their overall symptom profiles are marked by several key differences. With the exception of wheat allergy, none of them are true allergies. Tim Liedtke / Verywell Contrary to popular belief, wheat allergy and gluten allergy are not the same thing, either. Eventually, the inflamed villi can flatten and even disappear. Malabsorption is associated with numerous complications, including osteoporosis and fractures resulting from brittle, nutrient-deficient bones....

Here’s some background on what to expect before, during, and after this popular cosmetic procedure. Verywell / Nusha Ashjaee What Is Arm Lift Surgery? Liposuctionmay or may not be included as part of the procedure based on your individual case and desired result. Verywell / Nusha Ashjaee Schedule your arm lift surgery with a board-certified plastic surgeon to ensure the best possible results. Patients who are not healthy enough to undergo general anesthesia will be denied surgery....

Despite these benefits, aromatase inhibitors can cause significant side effects, including accelerated bone loss leading toosteoporosis. Aromatase inhibitors work by binding to aromatase and preventing aromatization from occurring. Aromatase inhibitors differ from tamoxifen in that tamoxifen binds to estrogen receptors on cells rather than to aromatase. Tom Merton / Getty Images The different mechanisms of action achieve similar outcomes, but with different rates of efficacy. An aromatase inhibitor may also be recommended in women who have advanced cancer that progresses while on tamoxifen....

ARVC is one of the cardiac conditions associated with sudden death, especially inyoung athletes. ARVC is uncommon, but not rare. This article explains the genetic cause and symptoms of ARVC. Stegerphoto / Getty Images It discusses how healthcare providers diagnose and treat arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy. What Are the Symptoms of ARVC? Rather, its clinical significance is that it can cause abnormal heartbeats (cardiac arrhythmias). In particular, ARVC can causepremature ventricular complexes,ventricular tachycardia, and sometimesventricular fibrillation....

Arterial diseases affect the arteries of your body. When they develop, oxygenated blood doesnt reach its destination. Arterial diseases can impact different parts of the body and cause a lot of problems. The tissues involvede.g., toes versuskidneysdetermine the symptoms and severity of the problem. Reaching every corner of the body, arteries deliver vital oxygen and nutrients to the entire body. Without this system, tissues would die. They can develop for a long time without symptoms....

Arteries are blood vessels in the body that carry blood away from the heart and throughout the body. There are two types of arteries: systemic arteries and pulmonary arteries. Pulmonary arteries carry oxygen-depleted blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs. Illustration by Zoe Hansen for Verywell Health Arteries also have muscles that allow them to constrict and widen to regulate blood passage and blood pressure. Arteries are pipes that carry blood away from the heart, whereas veins carry blood toward the heart....

Organs May Be Affected Arthritisis a disease of the joints. But many types of arthritis go beyond the joints and affect other parts of the body. When that happens, it’s called “systemic disease,” especially when it impactsmultiple organ systems. Peter Dazeley/ Getty Images This article looks at systemic types of arthritis plus their symptoms, causes, and risk factors. Osteoarthritisis the most common form of arthritis. However, it’s not a systemic diseaseit only affects the joints....

Arthritis in the toes is chronic inflammation of the joints in theforefoot. This article discusses toe arthritis, its symptoms, and its types and causes. It also explores diagnosis and treatment options. GARO / Getty Images Your symptoms will depend, in part, on the jot down or cause of your toe arthritis. The first sign of arthritis in the toes is usually stiffness in the joint. What Is End-Stage Arthritis in the Toe?...