1. Osteoarthritis: Arthritis and Weather
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...looking at less direct potential connections between atmospheric conditions -- like temperature, barometric pressure, and humidity -- and painful conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and sinus ...

2. Tai Chi for Arthritis Relief
(Guide/Rheumatoid Arthritis)

...elief can last for years. More than 70% of patients treated with RFA experience pain relief. Acupressure: This technique is similar to acupuncture, but it uses fingertip pressure rather th...

3. Tai Chi for Arthritis Relief
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...elief can last for years. More than 70% of patients treated with RFA experience pain relief. Acupressure: This technique is similar to acupuncture, but it uses fingertip pressure rather th...

4. Arthritis: Anti-Inflammatory Painkiller Drugs and Arthritis
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...iods. People with any kidney problems should not take NSAIDs without checking with their doctor. High blood pressure Leg swelling Please note: The side effects listed are the most common o...

5. Men's Health: Routine Tests for Men
(Guide/Mens Health)

...lerman says. "I've had patients, even younger patients, die of influenza." Check blood pressure. Keeping your blood pressure in the normal range is at least as important as kee...

6. Arthritis Footcare: It's in the Shoes
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...ider shoes may be necessary. High-heeled and pointed shoes should be avoided since they can put unnecessary pressure at the point of the bunion. Degeneration of the arch of the foot can lead to spur f...

7. Fitness - Why Should You Exercise?
(Health A-Z/Exercise and Fitness)

...rdiac rehabilitation program have a lower risk of dying from a heart attack.4 Developing high blood pressure. Regular physical activity can also lower blood pressure in those who have high...

8. Health and Fitness: Workout Devices Get Rated
(Guide/Fitness Exercize)

...ity. People perform abdominal exercises and others from the inverted position. His concern: "The blood pressure in your eyes and blood vessels in the head and neck area are increased, which could...

9. Diets: 7 Nutrients Your Diet May Be Missing
(Guide/Diets)

...g and muscle function. "Studies have shown a link between adequate calcium intake and lower blood pressure, as well as weight control," says Marisa Moore, RD, an Atlanta-based spokeswom...

10. Weight Loss: Over-the-Counter and Herbal Remedies for Weight Loss
(Guide/Diets)

...dies have shown it to be effective in weight loss. Ephedrine can also be dangerous. It can cause high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, insomnia, nervousness, tremors, seizures, heart attacks, stro...

11. Early Disease Detection - Screening, 11 to 24 Years
(Health A-Z/Early Disease Detection)

...essive, becoming sexually active, and drinking alcohol or using tobacco or drugs. Blood pressure. Your child or teen should have his or her blood pressure checked at a yearly m...

12. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Pain Relief: How NSAIDs Work
(Guide/Rheumatoid Arthritis)

...es down, your GI tract becomes irritated and damaged by normal gastric acids. High Blood Pressure and Kidney Damage How can NSAIDs affect your blood pressure? NSA...

13. Arthritis: Steroids to Treat Arthritis
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...eroids include: Acne Blurred vision Cataracts or glaucoma Easy bruising Difficulty sleeping High blood pressure Increased appetite, weight gain Increased growth of body hair Insomnia Lower resist...

14. Osteoarthritis: Joint Pain Not Inevitable With Age
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...t much easier to exercise. Biking, walking, and other low-impact exercises that don't put pounding pressure on the joints are also helpful. But high-impact exercises such as jogging shou...

15. Men's Health: Workplace Stress and Your Health
(Guide/Mens Health)

...ate- and public-sector companies. The risk factors included tobacco and alcohol use, overweight, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Cumulatively, these 11 modifiable health risk factors were f...

16. Men's Health: Men's Guide to Great Sex
(Guide/Mens Health)

...s of bizarre medical terminology, but it boiled down to whole-body, massage-oriented playful sex that takes pressure off the penis. The penis loves to be fondled, as every man knows, but the fact is t...

17. Diets: Diet for a Lifetime
(Guide/Diets)

...vealed that the more red meat women ate between the ages of 18 and 30, the higher their risk for high blood pressure later in life. The good news: The study also found that those who eat lots of fru...

18. Diets: Do You Really Need to Lose Weight?
(Guide/Diets)

... your weight or your BMI. What is your family history? If a close relative has a history of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or other weight-related ailment, it's crucial to...

19. Early Disease Detection - Screening, 6 to 10 Years
(Health A-Z/Early Disease Detection)

...ntrums and aggressive behavior that hurts others emotionally or physically (bullying). Blood pressure screening. Your child should have his or her blood pressure checked every year....

20. Early Disease Detection - Screening, 13 Months to 5 Years
(Health A-Z/Early Disease Detection)

...ding, and aggressive behavior that hurts others emotionally or physically (bullying). Blood pressure screening. Your child should have his or her blood pressure checked every year,...