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Diabetes Symptoms, Prevention and Causes
Diabetes causes and prevention: type 1 is autoimmune, type 2 is linked to weight, inactivity and genes. Learn the symptoms and how to lower your risk.
Health information in plain language
Diseases and Conditions Explained, Plus Nutrition, Pregnancy and Yoga
Clear guides to common diseases, blood pressure and diabetes, eating well, a healthy pregnancy and gentle exercise.
Bringing high blood pressure down
All 15 articles →Food, exercise and daily habits that help lower blood pressure, and the warning signs that mean it is time to call a doctor.
Short answers
Questions readers ask us often, answered in a sentence or two. Each links to the full article.
- Does high blood pressure cause headaches?
- Usually not. High blood pressure rarely has symptoms, but a severe headache with very high readings can signal an emergency. Blood pressure and headaches →
- Is green tea safe during pregnancy?
- Yes, in moderation. Keep total caffeine under 200 mg a day, take your folic acid and drink tea between meals rather than with them. Green tea in pregnancy →
- Can you leave Debrox in your ear overnight?
- No. The label says to keep the drops in for several minutes, twice a day for up to four days, not overnight. How to use Debrox earwax drops →
- I swallowed a rambutan seed. Is that dangerous?
- Rarely. A single swallowed seed usually passes through the digestive tract on its own. Get medical help for trouble breathing or swallowing, severe belly pain or repeated vomiting. What happens after swallowing a rambutan seed →
Conditions A to Z
Causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention for common diseases, one guide each.
A healthy pregnancy
All 10 articles →What to eat, what to skip, which aches are normal and how to stay active while you are expecting.
Foods to eat and avoid during the first month of pregnancy
Foods to eat and avoid in the first month of pregnancy: take folic acid, eat low-mercury fish, and skip alcohol, raw meat and unpasteurized cheese.
Everything we cover
- Healthy lifestyleSleep, exercise habits, coffee, leg cramps and the small daily choices that add up.41 articles
- Blood pressureLowering high blood pressure with food, exercise and habits, and when it needs a doctor.15 articles
- DiabetesCauses, symptoms and prevention, plus how to treat low blood sugar quickly.4 articles
- Women's healthPregnancy, birth control side effects, recovery after birth and menstrual pain.11 articles
- PregnancyFood, drinks, exercise and common aches during pregnancy.10 articles
- Child healthToddler coughs, newborn skin, lip balm safety and early childhood development.6 articles
- NutritionBenefits and side effects of everyday foods like almonds and cassava.6 articles
- YogaBeginner poses, yoga at the office, stress relief and avoiding sore muscles.10 articles
- MedicinesUses, dosage and side effects of common drugs like albuterol and ciprofloxacin.5 articles
- Respiratory diseaseAsthma attacks, chronic bronchitis and sore throats explained.3 articles
Yoga and gentle exercise
Simple routines for beginners, desk workers and kids, with tips to keep sore muscles in check.
About Health My Lives
Health My Lives explains common health questions in everyday language, from disease basics to food, pregnancy and exercise.
Our articles are general information, not medical advice. If you have symptoms or questions about your own health, talk to a doctor.
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