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PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
Leg Cramps During Pregnancy
Leg cramping during pregnancy is common and may be quite painful. The good news is you can relieve leg cramps during pregnancy with self-help techniques.
Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
Take the AssessmentOsteoporosis is a long-term (chronic) disease that slowly weakens bones until they break easily. It is caused by a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors. In some cases it may also be caused by medical conditions or medicines. Millions of Americans older than 50 have osteoporosis. Millions more have low bone mass, which puts them at risk for the disease. Osteoporosis mainly affects women. One in 2 U.S. women and 1 in 4 U.S. men older than 50 will have a broken bone at some point in their life because of osteoporosis. Use this tool to find out your risk of getting this disease.
Category,
SENIOR CARE
Preparing for Surgery Helps Seniors Heal Faster
Help your mother or father prepare for surgery: Safety modifications to the home, good nutrition and exercise, and relaxation techniques help speed recovery.
Category,
PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Pregnancy
Polycystic ovary syndrome is linked to infertility and pregnancy problems. Medical and self-help measures can boost fertility and lower pregnancy risks.
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LEVEL OF CARE CHOICES
How to Become an Organ Donor
More than a hundred thousand Americans are waiting for an organ and many will die before one arrives. Here's how to become an organ donor and why you should be one.
Category,
PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
What Is Postpartum Depression?
The term sounds scary — and you might wonder, exactly what is postpartum depression? A rule of thumb: it lingers longer than a couple of weeks. Here's what you should know.
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LEVEL OF CARE CHOICES
Nursing Home Complaints Are Rising
Tennessee and Georgia are falling behind in investigating nursing home complaints. Learn what you need to look for when choosing a home.
Category,
HEALTHY AGING
Get the New Shingles Vaccine
The new shingles vaccine prevents more than 90 percent of all cases of a common disease among the elderly that causes intense pain. Here’s what you should know.
Category,
END OF LIFE
Common Myths about Dying
Loved ones make it harder on themselves through incorrect beliefs.
Ovulation Date Calculator
A woman is able to become pregnant (fertile) only during a certain part of her monthly cycle. That is just before and during ovulation. By learning when you ovulate, you can predict when you’re likely to be fertile. This calculator gives approximate ovulation dates and fertile times for women who have regular periods. (Regular periods mean having a period every 21 to 35 days.) Fertility charting, basal temperature tracking, and purchased ovulation test kits can also be used to help predict a woman’s fertile times. These are especially useful if a woman has irregular periods.