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People with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) often have irregular or absent menstrual cycles, due to hormonal imbalances. Sometimes irregular periods are a sign of infertility in PCOS. Fortunately, menstrual irregularity and infertility can be treated. This article discusses how PCOS influences menstrual cycles and how to regulate it. How PCOS Affects the Menstrual Cycle Every month, a follicle matures and gets released by the ovaries to be fertilized. This is not the case in PCOS....

Walk into your favorite office supply store and you’ll likely find that few if any, chairs on the sales floor come with adjustable armrests. Of the chairs that do offer armrest adjustments, most are limited to a height adjustment only. Width and pivot adjustments for chair armrests generally have to be ordered. Why Arm Rests? But jumping through the hoops necessary to get those extra options may pay off in terms of prevention and/or relief of neck pain....

If you’ve been prescribed Accupril (quinapril), you’ll want to be aware of any side effects associated with this medication. Most are mild and short-lived, but by knowing about them you can better monitor your health while taking Accupril. Accupril is in a class of medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors that work by widening blood vessels to allow for the free flow of blood. They are prescribed alone or in combination with other drugs to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) or heart failure....

Children with autism often struggle with emotional regulation. Big emotions in autism can be related to problems with sensory integration, communication deficits, and difficulty understanding social cues—and they can be hard to regulate and express appropriately. Emotional outbursts can be hard for everyone involved. While emotional regulation does not come naturally to those with autism, it is a skill that can be taught. This article provides tips for helping a child with high-functioning autism better manage their emotions....

Along with lifestyle changes like eating a healthy diet and losing extra weight, there’s some evidence that adding fish oil to your diet may help keep blood pressure in check, as well as control high blood pressure (also known as hypertension). Rich in omega-3 fatty acids (a form of polyunsaturated fat considered essential for good health), fish oil is typically sourced from cold-water fish such as salmon, mackerel, herring, sardines, and anchovies....

You have probably noticed the tendency to feel more energetic and alert during peak periods of the day and more lethargic and run-down at other times of the day. This is evidence of your circadian rhythms in action. Your circadian rhythms are the cycle of physiological and biological processes that fluctuate on a roughly 24-hour timetable. All species have such a timing mechanism, or ‘clock,’ that controls periods of activity and inactivity....

The ever-growing worldwide popularity of coffee as a beverage of choice also makes it a subject of intense study into its health effects. Science has investigated how coffee impacts everything from our immune system to the risk of heart disease and cancer. The debate about whether coffee is good or bad for you has raged on for over a thousand years, ever since coffee was first discovered (possibly) in Ethiopia. It is hard to imagine today, but at times coffee was even banned in certain parts of the world, for health or religious reasons....

You may experience a metallic taste during chemotherapy, especially while eating. Taste changes can be common while undergoing chemotherapy treatment. This side effect may make foods and beverages taste awful and even make some foods or drinks inedible at times. Rest assured that you are not the only person to experience this⁠—about half of people on chemo do! It is not entirely clear why metallic taste is a side effect, although there are several theories that scientists are researching....

The White House has reportedly blocked an order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to keep cruise ships from sailing until the middle of February. The CDC’s current “no sail” policy was extended but is expected to end after October 31. Key Takeaways The CDC’s no sail order for cruise ships is set to expire after October 31.After that, cruise ships will be able to sail in the U....

Among the medications to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), Edarbi (azilsartan) is categorized as an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARB) and is used alone or concurrently with other medications to treat high blood pressure. It is used for adults 18 years or older. High blood pressure is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In the United States, it affects at least 1 in 3 adults and can lead to the death of 1 in every 7 individuals....

There’s no question that gluten can affect your neurological system: people with both celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity report symptoms that range from headaches and brain fog to peripheral neuropathy (tingling in your extremities). Neurological illnesses such as epilepsy, depression, and anxiety also are common in those who react to gluten. In addition, a serious autoimmune condition called gluten ataxia affects a small number of people. There are hints that conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder also may be affected by gluten intake in a few individuals....

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) applies to private-sector employers that have 50 or more employees living within 75 miles of the worksite. Eligible employees may take leave for serious health conditions, such as severe HIV-associated illness, or to provide care for an immediate family member with a serious health condition, including HIV. Eligible employees are entitled to a total of 12 weeks of job-protected, unpaid leave during any 12-month period....

Whether uttered unintentionally or with the full expectation of death, a person’s last words are those that people will often remember and quote as if they somehow represent the core of who that person was. This is especially true of historical figures for which final words both humanize them and add to their mythology. Sometimes profound, sometimes mundane, here is a collection of famous last words spoken by some of our U....

Hormones are chemical messengers that control a variety of functions in your body. Hormones control almost every aspect of organ function, from metabolism to growth. Sex hormones control reproductive and sexual health, although they can also have effects throughout the body. Since hormones have such a wide-ranging impact, hormonal fluctuations can affect your overall health. Hormone levels naturally change at certain points in your life—like during puberty and pregnancy—or as you age....

Could your kidneys, heart or even your breasts be aging faster than the rest of your body? Some research suggests that not all parts of the body age at the same rate. The discovery — if it continues to offer an objective measure of how fast tissues are aging — could eventually help scientists slow down or even reverse the aging process. The Timekeeper Within Cells An article published in a 2013 issue of Genome Biology outlines how a natural chemical process that occurs within a cell can be used as a kind of timekeeper or gauge of how quickly that cell is aging....

A meningioma is an abnormal growth of the tissues that surround the brain, called meninges. Often, meningiomas only require periodic evaluation with a doctor’s examination and neuroimaging studies, as the tumors tend to be very slow-growing. Sometimes, however, the tumor can press against the brain or spinal cord. In this case, treatment is called for. Meningiomas can be treated with surgery or radiation. The best course of action depends on the tumor’s size, location, rate of growth, and appearance under the microscope....

Professional at-home teeth whitening kits are those obtained from your dentist which contain a high concentration of either hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide.They are slightly more expensive than over-the-counter whitening kits ($100 to $400 compared to $20 to $100, respectively) but are less pricey than the average in-office procedure ($650) & up. Custom-fitted dental trays are included to keep the whitening solution on the surface of the tooth and limit the exposure of the solution to the sensitive gum (gingival) area....

We have known for a long time that atrial fibrillation can be caused by numerous medical problems, including heart disease (such as coronary artery disease, mitral regurgitation, and pericarditis), thyroid disease, hypertension, sleep apnea, various lung problems, such as pneumonia or pulmonary embolism, and (for some people) drinking alcohol. Even so, in the large majority of people who have atrial fibrillation, no particular underlying cause has been identifiable. Healthcare providers have traditionally told these people they have “idiopathic” atrial fibrillation, which is to say, there is no apparent reason for it—it’s just one of those curveballs life throws at you....

People with fairly white teeth to begin with, like me, may not notice any whitening results. That being said, I did notice my teeth seemed to brighten and almost sparkle after I used the rinse for an extended period. However, I like the idea behind this product. I feel most consumers looking for a teeth whitening product have very high expectations in regards to their results. Users may be disappointed with their outcomes, again, depending on what they are expecting from the rinse....

The benefits of microdermabrasion include improvement in the skin’s texture and appearance. It can also help to treat acne scars, skin discoloration, sun damage, and stretch marks. However, microdermabrasion has treatment limitations. Specifically, it is not effective in treating severe or cystic acne, and it cannot totally remove wrinkles. This article will discuss the procedure, its effectiveness, and the limitations of microdermabrasion to better inform your decision to pursue treatment....