About.com Health: Why Soccer May Be Bad for Your Health

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Health From Kristin Kane, your About Health Editor The World Cup has been going on for a bit now, and I've been amazed -- sure, by the athleticism, but more so by those darn vuvuzelas. When asked to give their opinion on them, some said the horns add excitement to the event. But I have to believe there are others so deafened by the sound of these things that they didn't hear the question in the first place. How to Protect Your Hearing Sure, ear plugs may not come in your favorite team's colors. But as this video shows, they are still worth your while. They do a good job of protecting you from crazy soccer fan-level crowd noise -- or loud noise from any source, for that matter. Loud Noise: How Much Is Too Much? How We Hear Years and Your Ears My grandmother was never in the presence of said horn. Age, unfortunately, was what did her hearing in. I'd walk into a room screaming at her, and others would ask why I was so worked up. "Just saying hello," I'd tell them. Preventing Age-Related Hearing Loss Talking to People With Hearing Loss Can You Hear Me Now? Ever have to ask someone to repeat themselves? Or have a hard time hearing others while, say, dining at a restaurant? It may be time for a hearing test. This video walks you through how one's done and what it assesses. Symptom Checkers Sudden Hearing Loss Ringing in Your Ears A Little Help There are a variety of hearing aids available today -- some so inconspicuous you (and others) would hardly know they're there. If it's time for an assist, here are some things to consider before you buy yours. Types of Hearing Aids Adjusting to a Hearing Aid Health Ads Soccer News Soccer Leagues Soccer Photo Soccer Foot Real Soccer Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter! Controlling Breakouts in the Summer Fireworks Safety for the 4th of July For the Snorer in Your Life Why Osteoarthritis Sufferers Need Exercise Wear Contacts? What Red Eyes May Mean   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Readers Speak Out Parent to Parent: New Autism Diagnosis Stopping Others From Drunk Driving Favorite Low-Carb Breakfast Options Advertisement

About.com Health: Pain, Pain Go Away

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Health From Kristin Kane, your About Health Editor In commenting about experiences with bad headaches, one About.com user put it simply: "No one really understands." Whatever the reason for your discomfort, there's a chance that others looking at you may not think there's anything wrong. If only your nerves could talk... Living With Chronic Pain Chronic pain can impact every minute of every day. Visible effects or not, the impact is very real. It takes a multi-pronged approach to go from dealing with it to living with it. 9 Things That Make Chronic Pain Worse Describing Your Pain to Your Doctor "Oh, My Aching..." Our joints are pretty amazing -- but they sure can turn on us in the face of inflammation, age or overuse. If you're one of the millions of people with osteoarthritis -- the most common form of arthritis -- these tips are for you. What Else Hurts? Dealing With... Back Pain Knee Pain Hip Pain Shoulder Pain Wrist Pain Head Pain Why Not to 'Just Deal' With a Painful Period Many women experience pain during menstruation, but this is also the most common symptom of endometriosis. It's important that you speak to your doctor about how you're feeling. If you've already been diagnosed, know your options -- treatments are effective for many. Decades of Pain: Interview with Padma Lakshmi of "Top Chef" Will I Become Addicted to My Pain Meds? One pill becomes two. Two become six. When dealing with relentless pain, all you want is something to finally make it go away. It's crucial that you use your medications as they were prescribed -- and know the risks of taking dosing into your own hands. 10 of the Most Addictive Painkillers Tips for Avoiding Pain Medication Abuse Exploring Alternatives Stress-Reducing Techniques for Chronic Pain Sufferers Relief Through Acupuncture Benefits of Music Therapy (Video) Does Magnet Therapy Work? Health Ads Left Side Back Pain Chronic Leg Pain Chest Pain Ribs Pain in Hip and Leg Gas Pain Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter! Could You Have a Nickel Allergy? Exercises to Help You Sleep (Video) Recipe: Low-Carb Ginger Guacamole Ouch! Scratches on Your Eye Late NBA Alum Manute Bol's Rare Skin Disease   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Readers Speak Out "My Spouse Is Depressed" Doing Yoga at Home Getting Kids to Eat Healthy Advertisement

About.com Health: For the Guys in Your Life

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Health From Kristin Kane, your About Health Editor If I give my dad another golf shirt for Father's Day, I'm pretty sure he'll be able to outfit the PGA Tour. Instead, taking inspiration from the fact that it's National Men's Health Week, I'm going to give him something a lot more valuable -- all the support I can to live his healthiest life. 'Good daughter' points and easy on my wallet. Nice. More Zzzs, Please Working on his new business late into the night, he needs help making #10 on this list a priority. Come 8 p.m. when I visit this Sunday, I'm standing in front of his computer keyboard as if I am a bouncer. Benefits of the Power Nap How Stress Impacts Sleep Refrigerator Redo My dad has keen kitchen senses -- if it hits the fridge, I give it about 3.5 seconds before it's on his radar. I'm giving that ice box a healthy makeover to make his munching a little easier on his waistline. Low-Carb Condiments Healthy Snacks to Keep at the Ready Tests He Should Get (Nudge, Nudge) Go ahead -- call me a buttinski. It's all for good! I want my old man around long enough to enjoy his grandkids...and I know he's been anxiously waiting to see my reaction when one paints the other with cake frosting like I did when I was five. (Sorry again about that.) Understanding the PSA For Partners: Convincing Him to Get a Colonoscopy Fitness Gifts Under $50 OK. This is all very noble. But sometimes a man just wants a big ole present. Here, some health-promoting gifts for the giving. Yes, this is a hint: Step away from the neck ties. 10 Gifts for Walk-for-Fitness Dads For the Man Who Runs Why You Should Give Chocolate Picks for the Male Yoga Fanatic Health Ads Health Health Tips In Current Health 2 Google Health Data UK Health Department Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter! Treating Poison Ivy 5 Exercises to Stengthen Your Back Is Your Short Child Growing Normally? Hard Facts About Lung Cancer Dental Emergency! Hospital or Dentist?   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Readers Speak Out First Period Experiences Coping With a Loved One's PTSD "Worst Headache I've Ever Had" Advertisement

About.com Health: WHAT's Wrong With You?

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Health From Kristin Kane, your About Health Editor Diagnosing certain diseases and conditions is so easy for doctors that they could probably do it blindfolded (though I think we'd all agree that's a pretty bad idea). But when it comes to other health problems, physicians would probably pay good money for a one-shot, slam-dunk blood test or telltale symptom. And, allow me to speak for us patients: Yes, please. Total Exhaustion (and More) Chronic fatigue -- just the name makes you think of too many late nights in front of the tube. But this mysterious syndrome is, as this article says, much more than just being tired all the time. Its symptom list is as long as a State of the Union Address, and it has serious overlap with several other concerns. Chronic Fatigue: A Last Standing Diagnosis What Causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? It's IBS...or Is It? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is easily blamed as the cause of diarrhea, constipation, and other assorted -- and not-so-pleasant -- digestive issues. But there are other disorders that could be playing copycat. Red Flag Symptoms: When to Call the Doctor Getting a Firm IBS Diagnosis The Multiple Faces of MS Our Guide to Multiple Sclerosis, as not only an expert but an MS sufferer herself, knows firsthand that her disease is a wily one. More than 50 symptoms are linked to it, and each person's experience with it is different. Symptoms of MS Finding a Neurologist When You Can't Get a Diagnosis Yep, your body can be pretty crafty at trying to pull one over on you and the folks in the white coats. But there are other factors that -- if attended to -- could make your situation less of an enigma. Are You Seeing the Right Type of Specialist? About.com Symptom Checker Health Ads Health County Health Dept Soy Health Risks Health Sexual Health Current Health 2 Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter! Favorite Foods, Less Cholesterol Video: Caring for Soft Contact Lenses Risk of Having Twins (or More) Prematurely Can Exercise Reduce Jet Lag? Repetitive Behaviors in Autism   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Readers Speak Out Old Sports Injuries: Ankle Fracture Themes of Recurring Nightmares "My PCOS Diagnosis" Advertisement