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• Numb, Tingly, Weak: How Nerve Pain Is Diagnosed

  Chronic symptoms like numbness, tingling and weakness can be frightening under any circumstances. But without a cause, they can be even more unnerving. 

• Genetic Testing During Pregnancy: Know Your Options

  From breastfeeding to day care, pregnant women must decide what’s best for themselves and their child. Genetic testing is another option to consider. When weighing the pros and cons of genetic testing, ask yourself what you think you would get out of the information, and how you would feel if you get an abnormal result.

• Pregnancy Glucose Screening: What To Expect

  Before you deliver your little bundle of joy, you will have many tests along the way, including a glucose screening for gestational diabetes. 

• Tips for Taking OTC Medications To Avoid Health Risks

  When we feel aches and pains, we may reach for over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication for relief. In fact, research shows that 81 percent of adults use OTC medications to treat minor ailments. These pain relievers can be effective, but they do come with risks and side effects, particularly if used incorrectly.

• How Stress Increases Dementia Risk

  Stress is linked to health problems ranging from depression and anxiety to heart disease and diabetes. We can also add dementia to that list, recent research suggests. 

• Sleep Apnea May Be Damaging Your Brain

  Sleep apnea is a serious sleeping disorder that, if left untreated, can significantly increase your risk for heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure and irregular heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation. And research is increasingly pointing to the disorder’s impact on your brain and cognitive abilities.

• Why You Might Need a Trip to the Cath Lab

  If you’ve ever visited a cardiologist, you may have seen signs for something called the “Cath Lab” and wondered what happens there.

• Understanding Palliative Care: It’s Not the Same as Hospice

  There is a common misunderstanding about palliative care. Many people hear the term and mistakenly think it is simply moving another step closer to death – a step people are naturally reluctant to take.

• Lymphedema: That Swelling in Your Arm or Leg Could Be Serious

  Occasional swelling in an arm or leg might seem like a minor annoyance, but you shouldn’t ignore it. It may signal a medical condition called lymphedema, which can be painful and limit movement.

• How To Know if You Have a Hernia

  If you’re noticing strange bumps or lumps in your body, you may have a hernia, which is very common and can be easily treated. Here is what you need to know if you suspect you may have one.