After Cleft Lip or Palate Surgery
Your child recently had surgery to help repair their cleft lip or cleft palate or both. As your child recovers, take these steps to help make sure that they heal correctly.
When Your Child Has a Cleft Lip
A cleft lip is a common birth defect. Learn about what causes it, how it's treated, how to care for a child with cleft lip, and more.
Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Anxiety can fill you with worry and fear. Sometimes anxiety is healthy. But for some people, anxiety gets so bad it causes problems in daily life. If you find yourself in a constant state of anxiety, you may have an anxiety disorder called generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
Treating Panic Disorder with Medicine
Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by panic attacks. A panic attack is a sudden, intense fear that lasts for several minutes when there is no real danger. If you have panic disorder, your doctor may prescribe one or more medicines for treatment. Here's what you need to know.
Treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Therapy
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of anxiety disorder. It can happen after you go through an extreme trauma, such as a car crash or combat. With PTSD, you constantly relive the trauma through nightmares, intrusive memories, and flashbacks. Therapy (also called counseling) is a very helpful treatment for PTSD.
For Parents: Helping Your Teen Eat Healthy
Kids begin making their own food decisions as they grow older. You can't always have the final say. That's why you need to help your teen develop healthy eating habits. Start by following these suggestions.
For Parents: Helping Your Teen Be Active
Kids are never too old for active play. Moving around builds strong muscles and bones. And being active helps your teen stay at a healthy weight. Encourage any kind of activity your teen enjoys, whether it's alone or with friends.
A Walking Program for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
When you have PAD, a walking program can be very helpful. Here are some tips to get you started.
Taking Cilostazol for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Cilostazol is a medicine that can relieve leg pain caused by claudication, a common symptom of PAD. Here's how the medicine works and what you should know before taking it.
High Blood Pressure and Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Having high blood pressure can damage your arteries. This puts you at risk for PAD. And it also puts you at high risk for heart attack and other heart diseases.