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Rates of obesity are climbing. The percentage of children who are overweight has doubled in the last 20 years. The percentage of adolescents who are obese has tripled in the last 20 years. Consuming more calories than you burn leads to being overw...
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Obesity is an abnormal accumulation of body fat, usually 20% or more over an individual's ideal body weight. Obesity is associated with increased risk of illness, disability, and death. The branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatmen...
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Obesity is the condition of having an excessive accumulation of fat in the body, resulting in a body weight more than 20% above the average for height, age, sex, and body type, and in elevated risk of disability, illness, and death.
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Obesity , defined as a body mass index of 30 or greater, is an epidemic in the United States and other industrialized nations, and it is rapidly becoming one in developing nations. As countries transition to westernized lifestyles, obesity tends t...
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Obesity is an abnormal accumulation of body fat, usually 20% or more over an individual's ideal body weight. Obesity is associated with increased risk of illness, disability, and death.
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Obesity is an abnormal accumulation of body fat, usually 20% or more over an individual's ideal body weight. Obesity is associated with increased risk of illness, disability, and death .
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Term describing a condition where the ratio of body fat to total body mass is higher than accepted norms. Obesity is a relative term used to describe the condition where the ratio of body fat, which is measurable, to total body mass is higher than...
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Obesity is an abnormal accumulation of body fat, usually 20 percent or more over an individual's ideal body weight. Obesity is associated with increased risk of illness, disability, and death. The branch of medicine that deals with the study and t...
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Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints, which results in pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited movement. There are over 100 different types of arthritis. See also: Joint pain
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A term referring to a variety of conditions characterized by inflammation of one or more joints. Arthritis is commonly regarded as a disease of the elderly, but there are several varieties that primarily affect children, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, infectious arthritis, and juvenile ankylosing spondylitis.
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Detailed information on arthritis, including types, symptoms, and diagnosis
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This report includes sections on osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system, medications, diet, exercise, and the emotional strain of living with arthritis.
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Detailed information on arthritis and other rheumatic disease, including symptom, cause, and members of the treatment team
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Detailed information on arthritis, including types, symptoms, diagnosis, and rehabilitation
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Detailed information on arthritis, including types, symptoms, and diagnosis
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Although there's no cure for arthritis, the symptoms can be treated effectively in many cases. Here's a look at some proven treatments.
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Detailed information on the most common types of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, including ankylosing spondylitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, gout, infectious arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, lyme disease, low back pa
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Doctors and physical therapists say people with arthritis can improve their health and fitness through exercise without damaging their joints.
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A Harvard Medical School physician answers your question about a possible connection between statin medications and easing arthritis.
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No matter what form of arthritis you have, your role as part of your health care team can make the difference in how well you function with pain, stiffness or inflammation.
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Arthritis cannot be cured, but treatment can help manage the pain and prevent serious disability.
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Detailed information on treatment for arthritis and other rheumatic diseases
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Detailed information on diagnosing pediatric arthritis and other rheumatic diseases
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Detailed information on the treatment of arthritis
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Detailed information on the most common treatments used for arthritis
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Detailed information on treatment for arthritis and other rheumatic diseases
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Online medical glossary of terms relating to arthritis and other rheumatic diseases written for patients and consumers
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Detailed information on diagnosing arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, including the most commonly used laboratory tests and imaging techniques
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If you have arthritis, taking your medication and following your doctor's orders are essential. But self-care can be just as important in your daily and long-term management of the disease.
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A series of exercises to ease pain and prevent injury for those with arthritis, repetitive stress injury, or carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Do pain medications prevent arthritis from worsening, directly or indirectly? If I choose not to take medications for chronic arthritis pain due to a concern about potential side effects, am I allowing the arthritis to worsen?
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I have a strong family history of arthritis. Are there steps I can take now to prevent arthritis or at least delay onset?
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Detailed information on the most common types of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, including ankylosing spondylitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, gout, infectious arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, lyme disease, low back pa
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List of online resources to find additional information on arthritis and other rheumatic diseases
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Detailed information on arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, including types, diagnosis, treatment, and living with the condition
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Is arthritis related to allergies?
Diana Post, M.D., is an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and a member of the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
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Can trauma to a joint cause arthritis?
Robert Shmerling, M.D., is associate physician and clinical chief of rheumatology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and an associate professor in medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is an active teacher in the Internal Medicine Residency Program, serving as the Robinson Firm Chief. He is also a teacher in the Rheumatology Fellowship Program and has been a practicing rheumatologist for over 25 years.
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Does diabetes cause joint pain
Robert Shmerling, M.D., is associate physician and clinical chief of rheumatology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and an associate professor in medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is an active teacher in the Internal Medicine Residency Program, serving as the Robinson Firm Chief. He is also a teacher in the Rheumatology Fellowship Program and has been a practicing rheumatologist for over 25 years.
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Does a lack of vitamins B12, B6 or folic acid have an effect on arthritis?
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True or false: Meditation appears to benefit the immune system and may affect the nervous and vascular systems, which in turn affect joint health.
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If your symptoms are mild, medications may be enough to reduce pain and swelling. For more severe arthritis, surgery may be needed to improve the condition of the joint.
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What Is Arthritis in the Foot?Degenerative arthritisis a condition that slowly wears away joints (the link where bones meet and move).
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Exercise is an important part of a comprehensive arthritis treatment plan. A complete program consists of three types of exercises: range-of-motion exercises, aerobic exercises, strengthening exercises.
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Exercise has important health benefits for everyone -- regardless of age and physical condition. But for people with arthritis, working out regularly, and within their limits, is critical.
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Here's where you'll find some helpful ways you can cope with painful bouts of arthritis
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Cushing syndrome is a disease that occurs when your body produces too much of the hormone cortisol. It may also occur if you use take too much cortisol or other steroid hormones. See also: Cushing's disease (pituitary Cushing's; Cushing syndrome caused by adrenal tumor; Cushing syndrome - exogenous; Ectopic Cushing syndrome.
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Cushing ' s syndrome is a relatively rare endocrine (hormonal) disorder resulting from excessive exposure to the hormone cortisol. The disorder, which leads to a variety of symptoms and physical abnormalities, is most commonly caused by taking medications containing the hormone over a long period of time.
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Cushing ' s syndrome is a relatively rare endocrine (hormonal) disorder resulting from excessive exposure to the hormone cortisol. The disorder, which leads to a variety of symptoms and physical abnormalities, is most commonly caused by taking medications containing the hormone over a long period of time.
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Cushing syndrome was first described by an American neurosurgeon in the early twentieth century named Harvey Cushing. Cushing recognized a specific set of symptoms that collectively he identified as part of a syndrome.
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Maintaining a healthy weight takes a balance between caloric intake (eating) and calories burned (activity).
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Youths of all ages from 2 through the teen years snack more often. With 13 to 14 percent of children and adolescents overweight, we can blame eating between meals for part of the trend.
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The Harvard Health Letter celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. In the first of a series, the Health Letter takes a look back at three decades in medicine.
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America has a weight problem. More than half of us are classified as overweight, say officials at the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And the trend shows no signs of slowing down.
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Cigarettes - tips on how to quit; Smoking cessation Below are some tips to help you quit smoking. First and foremost, set a quit date and quit COMPLETELY on that day. To prepare for that day:Identify the times you are most likely to smoke. For exa...
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Smoking prevalence has been declining in countries such as the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom, but these declines are matched by increasing rates in most other countries. The Healthy People 2010 goal in the United States is to decrease prevalence from 24 percent to 12 percent by the year 2010.
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Questions and Answers About Smoking Cessation1. How important is it to stop smoking?
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Smoking cessation is the medical term for quitting smoking. It is a vital part of cancer prevention because smoking is the single most preventable cause of death from cancer.
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You may think that willpower is all it takes to quit smoking. But the truth is that it takes much more. It also takes planning, support, coping, and changes to your daily routine.
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Smoking: Yes, You Can QuitLearn how to get help to quit smoking and improve your chances of quitting.This document explains the best ways for you to quit as well as new treatments to help. It lists new medications that can double or triple your ch...
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When you are trying to quit, the support of friends, coworkers and family members can make a big difference.
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Smoking cessation means " to quit smoking, " or " withdrawal from nicotine. " Because smoking is highly addictive, quitting the habit often involves irritability, headache, mood swings, and cravings associated with the sudden cessation or reduction of tobacco use by a nicotine-dependent individual.
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Nicotine Substitutes Can Help You QuitIf you're ready to stop smoking, then you must be ready for the challenge when your quit date arrives. Clean out your ashtrays, and throw away any lighters and old packs lying around.
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Life may seem out of control, but you're really making progress. You're going through withdrawal, which is how your body recovers from smoking.
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Know your triggers for wanting a cigarette and figure out a plan to deal with them.
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Once you’re addicted to smoking you will always be addicted. The strength of the addiction will gradually decrease, however, and now you are a recovering addict. Many recent ex-smokers have been lulled into a false sense of security.
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Teens who smoke are more likely to quit if they can be convinced to participate in a cessation program that emphasizes the health risks of smoking, provides motivational encouragement and coping skills, and encourages a healthy overall lifestyle.
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It's Never Too Late to Quit SmokingWhen you’ve been diagnosed with cancer--particularly lung cancer--it may be hard to think or talk about quitting smoking. Why?
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In the short term, quitters just feel better, and in the long run, their health is better than those who keep smoking.
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Is there a safe treatment for a pregnant woman to help stop nicotine cravings?
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Quitting is difficult, but people do quit. Each year, three million Americans give up smoking for good.
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Everyone who successfully quits smoking makes a commitment to stop smoking, then devises a plan to do so.
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I recently stopped smoking -- a month ago to be exact -- and now I find that I'm coughing a lot. Is this normal?
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I stopped smoking several weeks ago, and now I find that I'm coughing a lot. Is that normal?
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Have realistic expectations - quitting isn't easy, but it's not impossible either. More than 3 million Americans quit every year. Understand that withdrawal symptoms are temporary. They usually last only 1-2 weeks.
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Several new drugs, if approved for public use, may give smokers additional options to help them quit.
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Every day, about 3,000 U.S. teenagers start smoking. If you're a parent of a young smoker, you can take steps to help the child quit. But first, it helps to understand why teens light up.
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You know you should quit smoking. But you just haven't gotten around to it yet. Here are some reasons to help you commit to quitting.
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Summarizes studies that show benefits of quitting smoking at various ages.
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Quitting Smoking During Pregnancy: Let Go of Stress Without SmokingStress is a common way to react to life events. Your body may become tense, your mood may shift, or you may feel worried.
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Quitting Smoking During Pregnancy: Beating WithdrawalThe first day after you quit smoking, as the nicotine leaves your body, you’re likely to notice symptoms ofwithdrawal.These are signs of your body recovering form smoking. For some people, withd...
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Decide what actions will help you quit. Think about the triggers around you. Then create a plan that works for you.
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Every cigarette you don’t smoke is a benefit to you and your baby. Deciding not to smoke can be a tough choice, but you can change. Even if you’ve tried before, don’t give up.
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The personal motivation list will help you identify the benefits of quitting, for you, for your family, and for your friends.
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A smoker's recovery plan includes listing those activities that you have chosen to help reduce the pressures of nicotine withdrawal and staying smoke-free.
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If you slip and smoke, don't be discouraged. Many former smokers tried to stop several times before they finally succeeded. Here's what to do.
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Saying good-bye to cigarettes for good can be difficult. To succeed, you need to make changes to your daily life. But, like the many others who have quit, you too can triumph.
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By using nicotine replacement therapy to reduce withdrawal symptoms, smokers who try to quit have a better chance of succeeding.
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Having a plan helps you reach any goal. Your plan to quit smoking starts with a choice. First, pick a way to quit.
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Among other things, keep a personal benefits log. Write down the benefits you experience from being smoke-free (for example, I can smell flowers again!) Write the specific occurrence, the date it first happened, and your reaction.
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This article can help you cope with the short-term discomforts that come with quitting. We also give suggestions on how to avoid or limit the situations that make you want to smoke and what to do if you start smoking again.
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As you probably already know, quitting smoking isn't easy. But, millions of other people have done it, and you can, too.
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Fewer than a quarter of those who attempt to quit are able to make it beyond three months before resuming smoking. Women usually find it harder to quit than do men, even though women have a higher risk of smoking-related diseases. The following suggestions can help you kick the habit, again, for good.
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