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Recurring throat pain and tonsillitis may be signs you should get your tonsils removed. Although a tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgeries performed on children, some adults might also benefit from the procedure. Research shows having your tonsils removed as an adult can help prevent a recurring sore throat, or tonsillitis (inflammation of… Continue reading You Might Need a Tonsillectomy Now – Everyday Health

Do you remember the dream you had last night? First thing in the morning some of us might recall scenes vividly enough to share over breakfast, but later in the afternoon it’s probably fuzzy at best. Others of us tend not to remember our dreams at all. You might be wondering: Does whether or not… Continue reading Why You Remember — or Forget — Your Dreams

It makes sense to think that when you stop having periods, chronic conditions of your female reproductive organs will also go away. But that isn’t necessarily true. Here’s a look at how three women’s reproductive conditions may – or may not – change after menopause: Endometriosis After Menopause In endometriosis, tissue that is similar to… Continue reading Why Menopause Won’t Cure Endometriosis, Fibroids, or Ovarian Cysts

About 4 percent of people in the United States experience bipolar disorder at some point in their lives, says the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). And an estimated 2.8 percent of adults had the disorder in the past year. But in recent years, some researchers have called some bipolar diagnoses into question, while others have maintained… Continue reading Why Bipolar Disorder Is Often Wrongly Diagnosed

You might think acupuncture is for hipsters who don’t believe in Western medicine or for your aging parent with chronic back pain, but a growing body of research shows that acupuncture can help treat a condition that affects everyone from time to time: anxiety. Managing severe anxiety can be tricky because it generally includes therapy,… Continue reading Why Acupuncture Works for Anxiety Relief – Everyday Health

Think about the tires on your car. If you run over a nail and damage one of them, the tire will probably stay inflated for a while, but eventually pop. That’s sort of the way post-traumatic arthritis works, says Joshua Baker, MD, assistant professor of medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the… Continue reading Post-Traumatic Arthritis

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that affects about 2.2 million American adults. It is characterized by involuntary, recurrent, obsessive thoughts and repetitive, compulsive behaviors. Most people living with OCD have both obsessive and compulsive behaviors. Common examples of obsessions — which are usually disturbing and feel uncontrollable — include fear of germs… Continue reading When It's Not Just OCD – Everyday Health

Depression symptoms often include certain digestive problems — research has shown that the makeup of bacteria in your gut can influence your emotional health. However, not all tummy troubles are due to a mental health condition. Depending on your symptoms, you could have an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), two types… Continue reading It's All in Your Gut: When Depression Is a Symptom of Digestive Disease

Pulmonary embolism, a blood clot in your lungs, isn't the only serious complication that can result from a blood clot deep in your veins. Although many people with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) recover completely, up to 40 percent continue to experience symptoms in their arms or legs for years after their initial diagnosis. Known collectively… Continue reading When Deep Vein Thrombosis Causes Long-Term Damage

Anger may be an unpleasant emotion to deal with, but it's a normal, healthy part of being human. If you express it in a healthy way, anger serves as a powerful motivating force. But chronic anger can increase your heart-attack and stroke risk. Before you can address your anger issues, it helps to first determine… Continue reading What’s Your Anger Type?