Be aware that some of the above symptoms can be signs
of other health problems as well.
If you notice any of these behavior changes in your senior pet, you should definitely talk to your vet, since they could be symptoms
of other health problems as well.
Not exact matches
The good doctor has spent much
of the past 35 years reframing our national epidemic
of gun violence
as though it were any
other epidemic — that is to say,
as a public
health problem.
They often suffer from both mental and physical
health problems at a higher rate than workers in
other industries
as a result
of their working conditions, which include operating under hard - nosed management practices and getting yelled at all day by irate customers.
While part
of the
problem is the sheer volume
of competition in industries such
as law,
health and construction, the
other half
of the
problem is that many business owners are afraid
of standing out.
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and
other health care providers; the impact
of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits
of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level
of government regulation over our business and the potential effects
of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome
of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such
as Medicare; the effectiveness and security
of our information technology and
other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts
of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits
of the Merger
as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger;
problems regarding the successful integration
of the businesses
of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion
of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency
of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability
of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses
as a result
of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger;
as well
as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section
of www.cigna.com
as well
as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section
of www.express-scripts.com.
Although I am very far from subscribing to the doctrine
of the total depravity
of man, it does seem to me to have been proved within my own lifetime that the
problem of human evil is not much affected by better education, better housing, higher wages, holidays with pay, and the National
Health Service — desirable
as all these things may be for
other good reasons.
In the long run, however, science and medicine will properly be in charge
of much
of this work, and ministry will have to be conducted through staff cooperation just
as in relation to physical and mental illness, alcoholism, and
other health problems.
The objectives are stated
as: (a) increasing the awareness
of mental
health professionals and the clergy
of their common interest in helping people, (b) exploring the ways in which these groups could assist each
other in dealing with mental
health problems in the community, and (c) stimulating the development
of a framework and atmosphere
of cooperation which would lead to an ongoing program
of education and communication.
but fortunately there are psychologists, mental
health practitioners and others who do and I have benefitted greatly from their work, personal testimonies and the various articles / publications which they have produced --(for example, The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology; The Religious & Spiritual Problems category in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM - IV) published by the American Psychiatric Association; The US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health PubMed.gov database of healthcare and scientific literature)-- about the adverse psychological effects which can arise when persons engage in intense / deep spiritual practices such as intense / deep prayer, fasting and meditation which alter their state of consciou
health practitioners and
others who do and I have benefitted greatly from their work, personal testimonies and the various articles / publications which they have produced --(for example, The Journal
of Transpersonal Psychology; The Religious & Spiritual
Problems category in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM - IV) published by the American Psychiatric Association; The US National Library
of Medicine National Institutes
of Health PubMed.gov database of healthcare and scientific literature)-- about the adverse psychological effects which can arise when persons engage in intense / deep spiritual practices such as intense / deep prayer, fasting and meditation which alter their state of consciou
Health PubMed.gov database
of healthcare and scientific literature)-- about the adverse psychological effects which can arise when persons engage in intense / deep spiritual practices such
as intense / deep prayer, fasting and meditation which alter their state
of consciousness.
«We need to bring back public discussion
of AIDS
as a «gay» disease, pederasty
as [sic] major subculture
of male hom.ose.xuality, mental
health problems and domestic violence
as major
problems associated with lesbianism, the increasing recruitment
of children into a hom.ose.xual ident.ity through experimentation with «gay» se.x, etc. — all the truths we stopped telling because the
other side screamed so loudly about them.»
The centers were designed for several purposes: to admit emergency patients and help them for a brief period, discharging them if improved and sending them to hospitals if extended care was called for; to provide out - patient treatment to individuals and families; to serve
as a coordinating or focal channel for many kinds
of problems, referring clients to
other agencies when indicated; and above all to take mental
health services into the community more and more.
In
other churches, such
as the Assemblies
of God, they also spend much time speaking about the solution to material and
health problems, but in the preaching and in the testimonies they mention
other, non-material improvements.
Nothing about that has changed but the sharing
of it, either at a friend or relatives», or just spontaneously going out to eat, has shifted dramatically in the last decade
as I began to develop more tactics for avoiding eating with
others, or later, when I realized many
of my
health problems were attributed to food intolerances, and most friends and family no longer knew how to prepare food that was gluten, dairy, and for the most part meat - free.
I've also watched
as others around me have who have diets that contain a lot
of meat suffer from serious
health problems.
«Farmers also complain
of sickness such
as allergies during GM corn flowering, stomach pains when they consume GM corn and
other health problems.
From the file
of Rather Obvious News, this study from the University
of Michigan Medical School: children who consume foods purchased from school vending machines, school stores, snack bars and
other sales that compete with the federal school lunch program are «more likely to develop poor diet quality — and that may be associated with being overweight, obese or at risk for chronic
health problems such
as diabetes and coronary artery disease.»
It talks about traditional foods
as the tools with which to bring our children back from a life slated toward disease and illness and into robust
health where they can be free
of weight issues, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, dental
problems, mental and emotional disorders like depression, ADD, ADHD, and
other related (even autism).
There are also a number
of medical conditions that should be diagnosed and, if appropriate, treated by a midwife or doctor before you start reflexology treatment, including multiple pregnancies, vaginal discharge, uterine pain, epilepsy, diabetes and any
other health problems such
as heart, kidney or liver disorders.
However, if you have a true low breast milk supply
as a result
of certain breast conditions, a previous breast surgery, the return
of your period, stress, smoking, hypothyroidism, or
other health problems, you may have to give your baby a supplement.
Other causes
of bellyache — such
as gastrointestinal reflux, allergies, food sensitivities, bacterial or viral infection — can pose serious
health problems.
But it's difficult to isolate drug use
as the cause
of those
problems because drug use tends to be associated with
other factors like poverty, poor nutrition, poor maternal
health, low socio - economic status, continuing to smoke / drink during pregnancy — and all
of these are associated with poor outcomes.
As I noted in an earlier post, Mission: Readiness, an organization
of former high - ranking military officials concerned about obesity and
other health problems in military recruits and personnel, has issued a hard - hitting defense
of USDA's school nutrition standards.
It could spark premature labor and all
other sorts
of birth complications
as well
as future
health problems for mom and baby.
When you are carrying for 38 weeks and bleeding during pregnancy, it could be due to a rupture in your uterinen This could be dangerous
as bleeding occurs due to a disrupted surgical scar in your uterinen In some cases when you are 38 weeks pregnant and bleeding it could be due to placenta previai This is a condition wherein the placenta is positioned in such a way that it covers your birth canala In your 38 weeks pregnant period, this condition could cause you painless bleeding from your vaginan Sometimes cervical
problems could lead to 38 weeks fetus bleedingn This type
of bleeding could be due to various
problems such
as cervical infection, cervical incompetence, cervical growths and
other such infectionsn At 38 weeks implantation bleeding does not occuru This type
of bleeding generally occurs in the first two weeks
of your pregnancyc If bleeding occurs when you are 38 weeks pregnant there is no need to panici However, this does not mean that you neglect any bleeding that occursr Always consult your
health care providere
• If your baby is born preterm, breast milk can help reduce the risk
of many
of the short - term and long - term
health problems that preterm babies face, such
as necrotizing enterocolitis or
other infections.
There are currently more than 6.6 million households across the UK who can not afford to heat their homes, putting them at risk
of serious
health problems such
as heart disease, strokes, respiratory illnesses - such
as asthma and bronchitis - and exacerbating common ailments like colds and flu
as well
as increasing the likelihood
of falls and
other accidents.
Referencing the report, «Homelessness in Oneida County, NY: Understanding and Addressing a Hidden Social
Problem,» written by Social Sciences Associates in support of the Mohawk Valley Housing and Homeless Assistance Coalition and funded by The Oneida County Department of Mental Health, Picente said that data makes it clear there is a problem with chronic homelessness, and that the problem of homelessness is intertwined with other social ills, including substance abuse and chemical dependency, status as an ex-offender, and the increasing number of family breakups caused by economic stress, domestic violence and even transitioning back to the community from military service.
Problem,» written by Social Sciences Associates in support
of the Mohawk Valley Housing and Homeless Assistance Coalition and funded by The Oneida County Department
of Mental
Health, Picente said that data makes it clear there is a
problem with chronic homelessness, and that the problem of homelessness is intertwined with other social ills, including substance abuse and chemical dependency, status as an ex-offender, and the increasing number of family breakups caused by economic stress, domestic violence and even transitioning back to the community from military service.
problem with chronic homelessness, and that the
problem of homelessness is intertwined with other social ills, including substance abuse and chemical dependency, status as an ex-offender, and the increasing number of family breakups caused by economic stress, domestic violence and even transitioning back to the community from military service.
problem of homelessness is intertwined with
other social ills, including substance abuse and chemical dependency, status
as an ex-offender, and the increasing number
of family breakups caused by economic stress, domestic violence and even transitioning back to the community from military service.»
As POLITICO New York reported in June, the Cuomo administration resisted sounding a public alarm over the water pollution crisis in Hoosick Falls, even though federal regulators warned senior DOH officials that residents
of the town should be alerted that they were drinking water that contained dangerous levels
of PFOA, a chemical that has been linked to cancer and
other serious
health problems.
Dr. Marcus E. Martinez, who runs a family medical practice in Hoosick Falls, told the Times Union last year that he and his father, who opened the practice in 1956, have noted rare and aggressive forms
of cancer in patients,
as well
as thyroid disease and
other health problems.
Lots
of residents in mining communities suffer greatly from various kinds
of cancer, skin infections and
other related
health problems as a result
of the use
of contaminated water for basic necessities.
«Dependence on
others and geriatric illnesses, such
as cognitive impairment and mobility
problems, affect the majority
of older emergency patients across a wide range
of nations with different
health systems and cultural contexts.
When exposed to fragranced products, 33 per cent
of Australians suffer adverse
health effects, such
as breathing difficulties, headaches, dizziness, rashes, congestion, seizures, nausea, and a range
of other physical
problems.
About 380,000 babies are born too soon each year in this country, and those who survive an early birth often face an increased risk
of a lifetime
of health challenges, such
as breathing
problems, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and
others.
The Review's lead author, Professor Theresa Marteau, Director
of the Behaviour and
Health Research Unit at the University
of Cambridge, UK, says: «This evidence suggests that using nutritional labelling could help reduce calorie intake and make a useful impact
as part
of a wider set
of measures aimed at tackling obesity,» She added, «There is no «magic bullet» to solve the obesity
problem, so while calorie labelling may help,
other measures to reduce calorie intake are also needed.»
After waiting for a given period, they then analysed the same parameters and found that although some
of the security issues had been fixed (e.g. insecure
health data transfers or the ability to identify users via insecure data transfers to third parties),
other problems such
as data leaks regarding the use
of the application had not been resolved.
If
other researchers confirm these results, the promotion
of the Mediterranean dietary pattern might be an efficient way
of reducing the risk
of developing advanced PC, in addition to lowering the risk
of other prevalent
health problems in men such
as cardiovascular disease.
«STS public reporting uses detailed clinical registry data and outcomes that have been risk adjusted, meaning that the results take into account the condition
of the patient at the time
of surgery and whether or not there were
other health problems, such
as diabetes.»
Compared to cleaner heating sources such
as natural gas, these dirty fuels produce high levels
of particulate matter, exposure to which is linked to asthma, obesity, developmental delays, and
other health problems.
Excess dietary salt can lead to high blood pressure, and an increased risk
of heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease,
as well
as to
other health problems.
«Many diseases, such
as Ebola, severe sepsis, dengue, and
others are thought to put survivors at increased risk
of persistent
health problems, but further research is needed,» said Dr. Danielle Clark, lead author on the paper and deputy director
of the Austere Environments Consortium for Enhanced Sepsis Outcomes at the Naval Medical Research Center.
«About half
of all smokers die from emphysema, cancer or
other problems related to smoking, so we need to remember that
as complicated
as it can be to treat mental
health issues, smoking cigarettes also causes very serious illnesses that can lead to death,» she explained.
Mayers, an Aborigine, says the systematic destruction
of the people was the start
of many
of the
health problems that persist today, such
as alcoholism and
other drug dependencies, and mental illness.
An agency
of the World
Health Organization announced last fall that it now considers outdoor air pollution, especially particulate matter, to be carcinogenic, and cause other health problems as
Health Organization announced last fall that it now considers outdoor air pollution, especially particulate matter, to be carcinogenic, and cause
other health problems as
health problems as well.
Metabolic syndrome is the term for a group
of factors that raise a person's risk for heart disease and
other health problems, such
as diabetes and stroke.
That lack
of communication could be putting older adults at risk
of health problems from interactions between their drugs, and between their prescription drugs and
other substances such
as over-the-counter medicines, supplements, food and alcohol.
Combined, the two types
of diets — traditional and modern — tend to lead to obesity and
other health problems such
as diabetes.
Lower rates
of asthma and
other health problems are frequently cited
as benefits
of policies aimed at cutting carbon emissions from sources like power plants and vehicles, because these policies also lead to reductions in
other harmful types
of air pollution.
Influenza remains a major
health problem in the United States, resulting each year in an estimated 36,000 deaths and 200,000 hospitalizations.4 Those who have been shown to be at high risk for the complications
of influenza infection are children 6 to 23 months
of age; healthy persons 65 years
of age or older; adults and children with chronic diseases, including asthma, heart and lung disease, and diabetes; residents
of nursing homes and
other long - term care facilities; and pregnant women.4 It is for this reason that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that these groups, together with health care workers and others with direct patient - care responsibilities, should be given priority for influenza vaccination this season in the face of the current shortage.1 Other high - priority groups include children and teenagers 6 months to 18 years of age whose underlying medical condition requires the daily use of aspirin and household members and out - of - home caregivers of infants less than 6 months old.1 Hence, in the case of vaccine shortages resulting either from the unanticipated loss of expected supplies or from the emergence of greater - than - expected global influenza activity — such as pandemic influenza, which would prompt a greater demand for vaccination5 — the capability of extending existing vaccine supplies by using alternative routes of vaccination that would require smaller doses could have important public health implicat
other long - term care facilities; and pregnant women.4 It is for this reason that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that these groups, together with
health care workers and
others with direct patient - care responsibilities, should be given priority for influenza vaccination this season in the face
of the current shortage.1
Other high - priority groups include children and teenagers 6 months to 18 years of age whose underlying medical condition requires the daily use of aspirin and household members and out - of - home caregivers of infants less than 6 months old.1 Hence, in the case of vaccine shortages resulting either from the unanticipated loss of expected supplies or from the emergence of greater - than - expected global influenza activity — such as pandemic influenza, which would prompt a greater demand for vaccination5 — the capability of extending existing vaccine supplies by using alternative routes of vaccination that would require smaller doses could have important public health implicat
Other high - priority groups include children and teenagers 6 months to 18 years
of age whose underlying medical condition requires the daily use
of aspirin and household members and out -
of - home caregivers
of infants less than 6 months old.1 Hence, in the case
of vaccine shortages resulting either from the unanticipated loss
of expected supplies or from the emergence
of greater - than - expected global influenza activity — such
as pandemic influenza, which would prompt a greater demand for vaccination5 — the capability
of extending existing vaccine supplies by using alternative routes
of vaccination that would require smaller doses could have important public
health implications.
These findings are consistent with
other studies,
as highlighted in a critical review
of the literature on the
health impacts
of wildfires published in 2016 by Reid et al. 17 Various respiratory
problems in asthmatics and non-asthmatics alike, measured by physician visits, emergency department visits, and hospitalizations were found to be strongly associated with wildfire smoke exposure
as well
as significant declines in lung function for those without asthma.17