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Prevention of Heart Disease in Women
Crushing chest pain and pressure might clearly signal a heart attack in men, but women report different symptoms that accompany heart problems. Certain circumstances in particular put women at greater risk for heart disease, and learning symptoms and warning signs can help prevent serious problems.
Women and Heart Disease: Getting the Right Health Care
Did you know that Sudden Cardiac Death and cardiovascular disease is the number onekiller of women in the US second only to ALL cancers COMBINED? The prevalence of coronary artery disease in women is similar to that in age-matched cohorts of men – yet women tend to be under-served and under-treated.
Side Effects of Ritalin for Children
Ritalin is a stimulant medication that doctors sometimes prescribe for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Ritalin’s effects are almost instantaneous: The child exhibits mood changes in just 20 to 30 minutes after taking it. To minimize any side effects, your child should take the lowest dose possible to achieve the desired results. Note that the side effects that occur with Ritalin in children are practically the same as with dexedrine and Adderall, other stimulant ADHD medicines.
Teen Drug Abuse
A fine line exists between drug abuse and drug addiction. Your teen is abusing drugs if she is using an illegal drug or if she is using a legal substance in the wrong way. Just because a teenager is abusing drugs doesn’t mean she is going to become an addict. However, drug abuse can lead to drug addiction, so it is something you should take seriously.
Signs and Symptoms of Lyme Disease
It’s every mother’s nightmare: After a day of play in the park, you’ve found a tick on your child. Lyme disease is a well-publicized bacterial disease that is transmitted by deer ticks. According to the Cleveland Clinic, only 1 percent of deer ticks carries the bacteria, but it’s wise to be aware of the signs and symptoms of Lyme disease. A course of antibiotics is the standard treatment. Mark the date of the bite, save the tick body if possible, and keep an eagle eye out for signs that the disease may have been transmitted.