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Performing light to moderate exercises is a great way to strengthen your heart muscles after being diagnosed with heart failure. Yes, you can perform light to moderate exercise even after being diagnosed with heart failure. Consult with your doctor to know which exercises you can safely perform. Heart failure is also referred to as congestive …

While depression itself does not stop you from losing weight, your weight loss goals will be affected if you cope with your depression by reaching for unhealthy foods While depression itself does not stop you from losing weight, your weight loss goals will be affected if you cope with your depression by reaching for unhealthy foods. Many people with depression …

Alcohol is one of the common causes of Crohn’s disease flare-ups. Alcohol is one of the common causes of Crohn’s disease flare-ups. It can aggravate the condition to a certain level where hospital admission may be required. Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). One mechanism that may play a role in its causation is an abnormal …

If you had an episiotomy that healed poorly and causes discomfort during sex, a revision episiotomy can be done even years later to repair the issue If you had an episiotomy that healed poorly and is causing discomfort or pain, a revision episiotomy can be done even years later to repair the issue. A revision episiotomy can remove excess tissue …

Studies suggest that consuming alcohol may worsen some symptoms of multiple sclerosis, such as the following. The implications of alcohol consumption in multiple sclerosis (MS) are unclear. Various research suggests alcohol directly affects the central nervous system by inducing apoptosis (programmed cell death) in oligodendrocytes (cells that make myelin) that leads to demyelination, thus temporarily worsening multiple sclerosis symptoms. While …

Generic Name: betamethasone Brand Names: Celestone, Celestone Soluspan Drug Class: Corticosteroids What is betamethasone, and what is it used for? Betamethasone is a synthetic steroid medication used to treat inflammation from disorders of many organs. Betamethasone is a corticosteroid analog drug with chemical structure similar to the naturally occurring corticosteroid produced by the cortical region of the adrenal gland. Betamethasone …

Germaphobia is linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder; however, not all germaphobes have OCD. You are said to be a germaphobe when you have a fear of germs (microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or any other parasites). This fear of germs makes a germaphobe develop an obsession with excessive cleaning and sanitizing everything around. Germaphobia may be linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder …

Although rare, COVID-19 may present with only sore throat in about 5%-10% of cases. COVID-19-related sore throat is relatively mild and lasts no more than 4-5 days Although rare, COVID-19 may present with only sore throat in about 5%-10% of cases. COVID-19-related sore throat is relatively mild and lasts no more than 4-5 days.  Other symptoms that may occur at …

Although shoulder dystocia poses a risk of health complications during labor, most mothers and babies survive and recover well Although shoulder dystocia poses a risk of health complications during labor, most mothers and babies survive and recover well. The newborn can suffer from collarbone or arm fractures and nerve damage, but these injuries can be managed with proper treatment. What is …

You can continue exercise and normal physical activity even after being diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma (EIA). You can continue exercise and normal physical activity even after being diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma (EIA). You can prevent the onset of symptoms of EIA while performing any physical activity by taking medications and appropriate preventive measures and performing exercises that are best suited …