Cramps, tingling and pain in the extremities can be symptoms of poor blood circulation. Left unchecked, bad circulation can turn into worse health outcomes. An expert with Baylor College of Medicine breaks down some warning signs of bad circulation and t
Nutrient deficiencies.Gingivitis risk increases with a lack of certain vitamins that are essential for gum health, like vitamins C, D and K. Genetics. You are more likely to have gingivitis if you have family members with the condition. ...
Think about the last time you had really bad chapped lips. You probably could see that your lips were drying out and starting to crack. If you let them continue to dry out, they get larger and even begin to bleed. This is an example of a type of fissure that can occur in your ...
But while a genetic link exists, having Alzheimer’s in your family doesn’t mean that you’re guaranteed to develop it, too—even if you're experiencing symptoms like a bad memory. “Genetics matters but, contrary to popular thought, genetic predisposition does not set in stone what will ...
Introverts and extroverts have the same levels of dopamine, but they react differently to it. Having an introverted to extroverted personality may also be influenced by genetics and hormones. According to Jung, the two personality types differ in how they derive or spend their energy. Introverts ...
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Genetics may be involved in the process, or exposure to certain viruses. Diet may also be a factor, such as exposing infants to dairy products, high nitrates in drinking water, and low vitamin D consumption have all been linked to an increased risk of type 1 diabetes. No matter what the...
There is no known way to prevent autism. Research into the genetics of autism may eventually offer interventions that can correct genetic errors before the signs and symptoms of autism develop. Where Can I Get Information about Support Groups and Counseling for Autism?
T2D is strongly linked to genetics, so T2D tends to run in families. Several genes have been linked to T2D, and many more are under study. Risk factors for developing T2D include: High blood pressure High triglyceride (fat) levels in the blood ...
One study of 5,187 teenage twins and their siblings suggests that genetics may account for one-third of the variance in whether someone leans toward pessimism vs. optimism, with the remaining variance due to their environment. One key difference between how an optimist and a pessimist thinks has...