The bottom number of a blood pressure reading is called the diastolic number, and it is a measurement of the pressure in the arteries as your heart muscle relaxes following a contraction. Low diastolic pressure is often referred to as hypotension.
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Erectile dysfunction (ED), a condition where a man has difficulty achieving and maintaining an erection, occurs in 18 percent of men over the age of 20, according to research published in the February 2007 issue of “The American Journal of Medicine.
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In normal circumstances, sweating is triggered by the body in a response to increased temperatures in an effort to maintain body temperature or return the internal temperature of the body back to normal.
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The signs of a mild stroke are similar to those of a major stroke. They come on suddenly and can occur up to a week before the actual event. One big difference is that a mild stroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack, or TIA, leaves little or no permanent damage.
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Heroin withdrawal is a long, and often painful, process. Many health care providers are now offering complementary and alternative treatments to help with managing withdrawal symptoms, including Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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Certain individuals, whether children or adults, have a tendency to breathe through the mouth instead of the nose. Whether you are exercising, sleeping or going about daily life, it is preferable to do nasal breathing rather than mouth breathing.
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Numerous conditions can cause sharp pain in the left leg. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, leg pain can be dull, aching, shock-like, cramp-like or burning.
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Addiction to narcotic pain killers derived or synthesized from opium poppies, such as heroin, morphine, codeine, oxycodone, hydrocodone or hydromorphone, is characterized by an increasing need for higher doses, intense cravings and physical sickness when the drug is stopped.
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Hormones affect growth, reproduction, mood, sexual function and metabolism. Even small imbalances can cause huge problems. To stay balanced, hormone levels can be tested in three ways.
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Body aches and fatigue are common symptoms of a variety of illnesses and conditions. While both terms are somewhat vague, body ache usually refers to soreness in the muscles, while fatigue is another word for lack of energy or exhaustion.
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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons defines a hip fracture as a break in the upper quarter of the thigh bone. Approximately 90 percent of hip fractures occur among adults age 65 and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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If your spouse has a drinking problem, it can negatively affect you, your spouse and the rest of your family. While many people are capable of drinking alcohol responsibly, numerous others abuse or become dependent upon alcohol.
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The spleen is a soft organ on the left side of the abdomen that helps to filter used red blood cells out of the body. Although humans can survive without a spleen, our ability to fight off certain infections may be impaired without it.
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Clarithromycin (Biaxin) is a prescription antibiotic that was first approved for use in the United States in 1993. Now, more than 3 million prescriptions are filled for the drug every year, according to a 2014 update from the National Library of Medicine, or NLM.
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Drizzling a little honey on your cereal may be a sweet alternative to refined sugar. Adding oil from black seed, also known as nigella, black cumin or black caraway, to your honey may further increase the health benefits.
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The menstrual cycle refers to a period of physiological changes that help prepare a woman’s body for the chance of pregnancy each month. The average cycle lasts for 28 days, although it may range from 21 to 35 days.
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Hypoallergenic soaps, lotions and pillows are a necessity for allergy sufferers. Even hypoallergenic eyeglass frames are available on the market. Contact dermatitis -- or irritation of the skin -- is a common problem for eyeglass wearers.
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Various factors affect a person's health, and medical professionals classify them as internal and external. Internal factors -- also known as hereditary factors or acquired elements -- include smoking and personal diet or eating habits.
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Achy legs after taking part in heavy exercise isn't much of a surprise, especially if you're not used to that level of physical activity. If your legs continually ache and feel heavy, however, you could have varicose veins.
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Taking tea may be a grand affair involving fine china, tea sandwiches and proper etiquette, or it can be as simple as adding a teabag to a mug of boiling water. However you take your tea, understand that many varieties can offer benefits if your blood pressure is too high.
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