Healthy Eating

Most people have heard that healthy eating is important. But it can be hard to know what healthy eating means. Our topics can teach you how to eat well, whether your goal is to feel good, manage your weight, or prevent health problems.... Learn more 

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Focusing on Eating Habits

Jeremy grew up being active and involved in sports. But he never gave healthy eating too much thought until he found himself gaining weight several years after college. Learn more at http://www.healthlibrary.com/focusing_on_eating_habits.htm

Anger, Hostility, and Violent Behavior

Anger signals your body to prepare for a fight.
Hostility is being ready for a fight all the time. 
Violent behavior often begins with verbal threats or relatively minor incidents, but over time it can involve physical harm.

Dengue Fever

Dengue (say "DEN-gay") fever is a disease caused by a virus that is carried by mosquitos. Mild cases cause a rash and flu-like symptoms. Some people, especially children, can get more serious forms of the illness, known as dengue hemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome.

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

A complete blood count (CBC) gives important information about the kinds and numbers of cells in the blood, especially red blood cells , white blood cells , andplatelets. A CBC helps your doctor check any symptoms, such as weakness, fatigue, or bruising, you may have. A CBC also helps him or her diagnose conditions, such as anemia, infection, and many other disorders.

Harmful Noise Levels

The effects of noise on hearing vary among people. Some people's ears are more sensitive to loud sounds, especially at certain frequencies. (Frequency means how low or high a tone is.) But any sound that is loud enough and lasts long enough can damage hearing and lead to hearing loss.

Anemia

Having anemia means you don't have enough red blood cells . Your body needs these cells to carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. Anemia is fairly common. It's often easily treated. Sometimes, though, it's serious.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition in which a person has trouble paying attention and focusing on tasks, tends to act without thinking, and has trouble sitting still. It may begin in early childhood and can continue into adulthood. Without treatment, ADHD can cause problems at home, at school, at work, and with relationships. In the past, ADHD was called attention deficit disorder (ADD). 

Healthy Eating

Most people have heard that healthy eating is important. But it can be hard to know what healthy eating means. Our topics can teach you how to eat well, whether your goal is to feel good, manage your weight, or prevent health problems. You will also find plenty of information about nutrition for health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, food allergies, digestive problems, and eating disorders.

Reading Food Labels When You Have Diabetes

When a food comes in a package, take a look at the Nutrition Facts label and ingredient list on the package. Start with the "% Daily Value" column on the food label. Learn more at http://healthlibrary.com/reading_food_labels_when_you_have_diabetes.htm

Kidney Disease: Changing Your Diet

When you have kidney disease, your kidneys are no longer working as well as they need to. Changing your diet can help protect your kidneys. It can also help you control other diseases, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, that can make kidney disease worse. This topic can give you some general ideas about how to follow the diet your doctor or dietitian recommends. Learn more at http://healthlibrary.com/kidney_disease_changing_your_diet.htm

Making Changes for Her Health

So it became much more of a lifestyle change than a temporary diet. The idea that somehow I could go back to my old ways was just not there anymore. Maggie knows how hard it is to make a lifestyle change. She also knows it may take some time to get ready to do it. Learn more at http://healthlibrary.com/making_changes_for_her_health.htm