About.com Health: Keep Your Blood Pressure Under Control

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor One in three American adults has high blood pressure, but half of this group doesn't have it under control. During High Blood Pressure Education Month, learn how to keep tabs on your own blood pressure so you can stay healthy, and prevent major problems like heart attack and stroke down the road. Hypertension Basics Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the most common medical problems in the developed world--but it often goes undiagnosed. The good news is that it's pretty easy to treat, so be sure you're up to speed on what to know: High Blood Pressure Basics What is Prehypertension? Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure Search Related Topics:  hypertension  high blood pressure  A Symptom-less "Silent Killer"? High blood pressure can exist for years without showing any symptoms, causing damage to blood vessels over time that could eventually lead to serious conditions such as heart attack or stroke. To steer clear of this "Silent Killer," be sure to get your blood pressure checked regularly. Hypertension Symptoms: The Silent Killer Diagnosing Hypertension What Is White-Coat Hypertension? Search Related Topics:  measuring blood pressure  blood pressure monitoring  hypertension complications Treating Hypertension Adopting a healthier diet, limiting salt, getting regular exercise and quitting smoking can all help reduce blood pressure, but medications may be necessary if these lifestyle changes alone don't do the trick. How to Lower Your Blood Pressure Seven Rules for Heart Healthy Eating Should Everyone Reduce Salt Intake? Search Related Topics:  hypertension  treating hypertension  Dine the Mediterranean Way for a Healthy Heart Filled with fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes, olive oil, fish, nuts, whole grains, low-fat dairy products and red wine, the Mediterranean diet is one of the best out there for your heart. The Mediterranean Diet for Heart Health How To Follow the Mediterranean Diet Video: Foods To Relish (or Avoid) on the Mediterranean Diet Search Related Topics:  mediterranean diet and heart health  diet and heart disease  Related Searches Heart Health Blood Pressure Health Food Diets About Health Health Symptoms Featured Articles Hypertension in Older People Can a Runny Nose Be Caused By a Brain Fluid Leak? Will Caffeine Help or Hurt Your Headache? The Booty Barre Workout Has Arthritis Reshaped Your Personality? Seniors Get Strong With Weight Training   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About.com Health: Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor Gluten has been a big buzz word for the past several years, with more and more people going gluten-free, and an increasing variety of gluten-free foods popping up everywhere. But how do you know if you should avoid the protein--and how do you do so? During Celiac Awareness Month, find out how gluten affects people with both celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and if you may need to get tested for either condition. What Is Celiac Disease? Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune disorder in which gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye, causes damage in the small intestine. Abdominal pain, weight loss and diarrhea are well-known symptoms, but joint pain, brain fog and a host of other issues may also result. Celiac Disease 101 Symptoms of Celiac Disease What Tests Are Necessary for a Diagnosis? Search Related Topics:  celiac disease symptoms  celiac disease diagnosis  celiac medical issues Is It Celiac Disease or Gluten Sensitivity? The symptoms of celiac disease and gluten sensitivity are nearly identical, but the body's response to gluten is believed to differ in the two conditions. Gluten sensitivity isn't yet a recognized medical condition, however, so diagnosis can be tricky. Celiac Diseaes vs. Gluten Sensitivity All About Gluten Sensitivity Gluten Sensitivity Symptoms Testing for Gluten Sensitivity Search Related Topics:  gluten sensitivity  gluten sensitivity research  gluten sensitivity symptoms The Gluten-Free Diet If you've discovered that you have a problem with gluten, the best treatment is to follow a gluten-free diet. And while eliminating wheat-based bread, pasta and other gluten-containing foods isn't easy, it just takes a little bit of a perseverance and a learning curve. How To Eat Gluten-Free Gluten-Free Food List: What You CAN Eat How To Dine Out Gluten-Free Search Related Topics:  what's safe for celiacs?  gluten-free shopping  hidden gluten Yes, You Can Still Eat Pizza! Fortunately, you don't have to give up all your faves like pizza, ice cream and chocolate on a gluten-free diet--you just have make careful purchases and modify. Gluten-Free Pizza Is Still Delicious Tasty Gluten-Free Ice Cream Mmmm, Gluten-Free Chocolate Bars Search Related Topics:  gluten-free kids  gluten-free entertaining  gluten-free shopping Related Searches Health Food Diet Gluten Free Diet Health Symptoms Celiac Disease Diets About Health Featured Articles Video: Testing Process for Celiac Disease What Is Hepatitis C? When To Get Surgery for Bunions Symptoms of HIV Adult Virgins Can Getting Hit In the Stomach Cause a Miscarriage?   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About.com Health: Women: Take Control of Your Health

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor It's National Women's Health Week, so if you're female and have been putting off your annual check-ups and other preventive screenings, now's the time to schedule those appointments. Even if you're busy taking care of others--or are simply busy--your own health is also a top priority: you have to be healthy to help others, and to carry on with your exciting plans, after all. So get on the phone and schedule some you-care time, now. No excuses! Prevent Heart Disease Heart disease is still the number one killer of women, so be sure to follow our heart health expert Dr. Rich Fogoros's tips on how to detect your own risk, and to prevent the disease. Preventing Heart Disease in Women What Your Triglyceride and Cholesterol Test Shows Top Tip for Heart Health: How to Quit Smoking Search Related Topics:  women and heart disease  preventing heart disease  Protect Your Breasts Mammograms can help detect 85 to 90 percent of all breast cancers, so most women should start getting them at age 40. Frequency varies by age, so get the details here on when and how often you need a mammogram. How to Perform a Monthly Breast Self Exam Prevent HPV and Your Cervical Cancer Risk When to Start Colon Cancer Screenings Search Related Topics:  mammograms  breast screening  breast lumps Give Love to Your Skin and Bones May is also Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, so that's double the reason to get your yearly skin check (and examine it on your own, too). Also: bone up on how to keep your skeleton strong. How to Self-Check for Skin Cancer 80% of Osteoporosis Sufferers Are Women. Know Your Risk. When To Get Checked For Osteoporosis Search Related Topics:  skin examinations  moles  skin cancer screening Ditch Depression and Stress Women experience major depression about twice as often as men, potentially leading to a host of other health problems. If you've been feeling down for more than 2 weeks, talk to your healthcare provider about getting treatment. You deserve a sunnier mood and a brighter future! Recognize and Treat Depression How Women Can Relieve Stress Sleep Better in 30 Days for All-Around Wellbeing Search Related Topics:  depression symptoms  pmdd  pms Related Searches Heart Health Nutrition and Health Health Food Diet Health Articles Health Diabetes Featured Articles Get Your Free Women's Health Newsletter Here Buy Healthy: Grocery Shopping Dos and Donts 5 Ways Weight Training Can Improve Diabetes Healthy Family Meal: Garlic Lemon Shrimp & Pasta Compression Socks for Sports Thyroid Patients: Is it Perimenopause?   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About.com Health: Understanding and Treating Arthritis

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor Arthritis, an umbrella term for over 100 different types of joint inflammation and related rheumatic conditions, affects 50 million people in the U.S. alone--including children. And while it is the leading cause of disability in the country, it doesn't have to be debilitating. During Arthritis Awareness Month, learn the true facts about the disease, and how you or loved ones can best manage it. Arthritis Basics Osteoarthritis, a progressive degenerative joint disease that's typically associated with aging, overweight/obesity or injury, is the most common form of arthritis. Rheumatoid and juvenile arthritis are also very prevalent. What You Need To Know About Arthritis Top 10 Facts About Arthritis 7 Arthritis Misconceptions Search Related Topics:  arthritis  arthritis symptoms  arthritis diagnosis Early Symptoms of Arthritis Joint pain and stiffness, swelling, and tenderness can all be early symptoms of arthritis and are important to note for a proper diagnosis and your best early-intervention treatment plan. Recognizing Early Symptoms of Arthritis Arthritis Pain, Explained How Bad Does It Feel? Understanding Pain Scales Is Arthritis Hereditary? Search Related Topics:  arthritis symptoms  joint inflammation  types of arthritis Is There A Cure For Arthritis? While there's no single cure to make arthritis go away, there are various treatment options to help manage different forms of the disease. Can My Arthritis Be Cured? Effective Arthritis Treatment Options How To Manage Your Pain Alternative Treatments for Arthritis Search Related Topics:  arthritis cure  arthritis symptoms  arthritis treatments Is Exercise the Best Medicine? Exercise keeps your joints mobile, strengthens muscles surrounding the joints, and transports nutrients to and from bone-protecting cartilage. And of course, it helps keep off excess weight that can worsen arthritis. But that doesn't mean you have to go run a 10K: there are plenty of beneficial low-impact options. Why Exercise is Essential for Arthritis How To Exercise With Arthritis A Sedentary Lifestyle Can Make Arthritis Worse... But a Healthy Diet May Help Make It Better Search Related Topics:  pain relief  exercise  aerobic exercises Related Searches Mental Health Family Arthritis Joint Pain Treating Arthritis Arthritis Symptoms Arthritis Knees Featured Articles 20 Do's & Don'ts for Coping With Arthritis 12 Tips To Help Family and Friends Understand Arthritis The Emotions of Chronic Arthritis Top 10 Arthritis Fears How To Manage an Arthritis Flare Video: How to Identify Arthritis of the Neck   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement