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How to deal with childhood cancer

By Countrymom

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Living with a child with cancer can be emotionally challenging to the entire family... more »

How to Determine if you have Metabolic Syndrome

By only1special1

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Metabolic Syndrome is one of the newest buzzwords in cardiology circles. It is a cluster of medical conditions that, according to researchers, increases your chance of developing clogged arteries. If you have three of the following symptoms, ... more »

How to Diagnose Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome

By eHow Health Editor

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The adrenal glands are primarily responsible for the synthesis of catecholamines and coricosteroids, including adrenaline and cortisol. The hormones secreted by the adrenal glands increase blood pressure and heart rate, and release energy stores ... more »

How to Fight Disease with Fiber

By Lynn Lecours

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Some doctors and nutritionists say that fiber is one of the most important preventives of illness. The benefits of fiber in our diet include better digestion, better elimination, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, weight loss, detoxification ... more »

How to Get Immunized Against Chicken Pox

By eHow Health Editor

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Chicken pox is caused by the virus varicella zoster. The disease is common in children; most adults are immune. If an adult does catch chicken pox, it can progress to shingles (herpes zoster), a painful skin disease... more »

How to Help A Sick Friend or Family Member

By MIHealthCoach

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One of the hardest things about when a friend or relative becomes sick is knowing exactly what to do for them. The following list will be helpful for you, and even more so for them.. more »

How to Help Prevent Toenail Fungus

By Sharon Keith

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Toenail fungus, also known as onychomycosis is a common problem in adults. Nearly half of all people in the U.S. have at least one toenail infected by the time they are 70 years old. Onychomycosis causes unsightly thickening, yellowing and ... more »

How to Naturally Get Rid of Dandruff with Fenugreek Seeds

By 1creativemama

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Does your scalp constantly itch and flake? When you look in the mirror do you see lots of white specks throughout your hair? Does going into public without a hat on? If you are one of the many people that suffers from dandruff I want you to ... more »

How to Prevent Athlete's Foot (Tinea) By Simple Home Remedies

By Dheerendra

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Tinea of the foot or athlete's foot is extremely common condition in Australia. It can be acute or chronic and is aggravated by heat and perspiration. It is probable that fungus is on the skin and feet of most people. Under certain ... more »

How to Protect your Heart from Heart Disease

By llnair2006

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Picture this: A woman and her husband are preparing dinner. She starts to feel short of breath,light-headed, and sick to her stomach, and her back beings to hurt. Her husband advises her to take an aspirin, take a break and go lay down. Same ... more »

How to Recognize the Symptoms of AIDS

By eHow Health Editor

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Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is the culminating stage of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This virus attacks the immune system and procreates in the body rapidly and creates serious complications by way of rendering the body ... more »

How to safty for Aids

By Dheerendra

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Aids is a very serious illness. AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AIDS is caused by a virus called HIV, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. AIDS may also spread by sharing drug needles or through contact with the blood of an ... more »

How to Support a Loved One through Infertility

By Jenna Nadeau

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Babies, babies everywhere... or almost everywhere. When a loved one is dealing with infertility it a disease that will affect every friend, acquaintance and loved one as well as the diagnosed individual. If you are that loved one, you need as ... more »

How to Survive Your Fifties

By Allen R. Smith

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Ask anyone who's passed their fiftieth birthday and they'll confess that things just aren't the same. It begins with "The Letter." The letter is your friendly reminder from AARP that you are now eligible to join their ranks--comforting and ... more »

How to Tell if You Might Have Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

By momoftwingirls

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When my twins were born in 2005, I was just fine, mentally and physically. In fact, I was just exhausted for the first three to four months from lack of sleep. As my twins were getting older, I became more fatigued and when I went down to see my ... more »

How to treat Bowens Disease

By Dheerendra

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Bowen's Disease is also known as Bowen's. Bowen’s disease is a type of slow-growing and scaly skin patch. Bowen's, most often, looks like a bright-red or pink scaly patch, located on previously or presently sun-exposed skin. Causes of BD include ... more »

How to Treat Leprosy

By eHow Health Editor

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Leprosy is one of the oldest diseases, dating all the way back to Biblical times. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the bacteria that causes leprosy was identified in 1873, but treatment was not available until the 1940s. More ... more »

How to Treat Whooping Cough

By eHow Health Editor

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Whooping cough derives its name from the distinct whoop associated with coughing spasms. Also known as pertussis, this disease was greatly reduced through the administration of the DPT vaccination to children. It has, however, made a comeback and ... more »

How to understand disease-causing stress

By ShamanOak

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Disease-causing stress in your life is simple to understand and it has nothing to do with psychology. It only has to do with how the body works... more »

How to Compare Care Quality at Different Hospitals

By Papaya

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This How To is designed for people trying to choose a hospital for care or for people who just want to see how their local hospital compares against others in their state and the country. I will list simple steps for using the federal database ... more »

How to Cope With Fibromyalgia

By harleyangelbrat

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This is just one person's experience with this painful disease, Fibromyalgia. It shows what one person deals with and how they cope with the pain and everyday challenges of having this disease... more »

How to Develop an Acid Reflux Disease Diet

By danahinders

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Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, can be a painful and annoying medical condition. Fortunately, developing your own acid reflux disease diet can make it easier to keep your symptoms under control... more »

How to Put Yourself at Risk For Preventable Diseases

By Catwhitehead

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There's a lot of information available to tell us how to live longer. There are so many debilitating diseases that could end our lives sooner than expected. Many of the diseases can be prevented by small changes in our lifestyles, yet most ... more »

How to Remember to Take Medication

By Sondrac

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Seniors call it a Senior Moment, but anyone who takes multiple meds for health purposes, might forget whether or not they took their daily dose of pills including diet pills. Help by creating a system so that you do not forget!.. more »

How to handle your loved one who has dimensia

By meemee67

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It isn't easy seeing someone in the stages of dimensia. They are forgetful, they repeat themselves, it becomes frustrating and sad. Here is how I have learned to deal with it... more »

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