- 21. Bruxism/teeth grinding
- (Bruxism/teeth grinding)
- ... Age. Bruxism is common in young children, but usually goes away by adolescence. Stimulating substances. Smoking tobacco, drinking caffeinated beverages or alcohol, or taking illegal drugs ...
- 22. Dry eyes
- (Dry eyes)
- ... to view the screen. Position your computer screen below eye level so that you won't open your eyes as wide. This may help slow the evaporation of your tears between eye blinks. Stop smoking and avoid ...
- 23. Diabetic retinopathy
- (Diabetic retinopathy)
- ... loss. Eating healthy foods, exercising regularly and losing excess weight can help. Sometimes medication is needed, too. If you smoke or use other types of tobacco, ask your doctor to help you quit. Smoking ...
- 24. Chronic kidney failure
- (Chronic kidney failure)
- ... Diabetes High blood pressure Heart disease Smoking Obesity High cholesterol African-American, Native-American or Asian-American race Family history of kidney disease Age 65 or older ...
- 25. Kidney cancer
- (Kidney cancer)
- ... risk of kidney cancer increases as you age. Being male. Men are more likely to develop kidney cancer. Smoking. Smokers have a greater risk of kidney cancer than nonsmokers do. The risk decreases ...
- 26. Bile reflux
- (Bile reflux)
- ... reflux and bile reflux, so your symptoms may be eased by lifestyle changes: Stop smoking. Smoking increases the production of stomach acid and dries up saliva, which helps protect the esophagus. ...
- 27. Male Sexual Problems
- (Good Sex)
- ... alcohol recreational drugs such as cannabis and cocaine smoking: nicotine affects the blood supply to the areas of the penis that cause erections What should I do if I have ...
- 28. Benefits of Love and Sex
- (Good Sex)
- ... this could be due to friends having a positive influence on lifestyle choices, such as smoking or exercise, and offering emotional support. Or celibate… A life without sex is no bar to excellent health. ...
- 29. Colon cancer
- (Colon cancer)
- ... who are obese have an increased risk of colon cancer and an increased risk of dying of colon cancer when compared with people considered normal weight. Smoking. People who smoke cigarettes may have ...
- 30. Rebound headaches
- (Rebound headaches)
- ... When the going gets tough, try to stay positive. Relax. Try yoga, meditation or relaxation exercises. Set aside time to slow down. Listen to music, read a book or take a hot bath. Quit smoking. If ...
- 31. Raynaud's disease
- (Raynaud's disease)
- ... Smoking. Smoking constricts blood vessels and is a potential cause of Raynaud's. Injuries. Prior injuries to the hands or feet, such as wrist fracture, surgery or frostbite, can lead to Raynaud's ...
- 32. Tachycardia
- (Tachycardia)
- ... Smoking Fever Drinking too much alcohol Drinking too many caffeinated beverages A side effect of medications Abuse of recreational drugs, such as cocaine Imbalance of electrolytes, mineral-related ...
- 33. Cancer Facts for Lesbians and Bisexual Women
- (Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
- ... in the colon or rectum or inflammatory bowel disease, are at greater risk. A diet high in red and processed meats, heavy alcohol use, being overweight, smoking, and being inactive also increase risk. The ...
- 34. Top 10 Things Lesbians Should discuss with Their Healthcare Provider
- (Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
- ... for women. Smoking and obesity are the biggest risk factors for heart disease among lesbians. All lesbians need yearly medical exams for high blood pressure, cholesterol problems, and diabetes. Health ...
- 35. Lesbian and Bisexual Health Fact Sheet
- (Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
- ... history, and race. But you can protect yourself from heart disease by not smoking, controlling your blood pressure and cholesterol, exercising, and eating well. These things also help ...
- 36. Tobacco Smoking
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- Tobacco Smoking Shanghai China Studies over the past decade suggest that gay men smoke at higher rates than men in the general Chinese population. This puts gay and bisexual men at high risk for ...
- 37. Vulvar cancer
- (Vulvar cancer)
- ... women are exposed to HPV, but for most the infection goes away on its own. For some, the infection causes cell changes and increases the risk of cancer in the future. Smoking. Smoking cigarettes ...
- 38. Trench mouth
- (Trench mouth)
- ... Malnourished children in developing countries are particularly at risk of trench mouth. Smoking or chewing tobacco. These can harm the blood vessels of your gums, making it easier for bacteria to ...
- 39. Ventricular septal defect
- (Ventricular septal defect )
- ... are the basics: Get early prenatal care, even before you're pregnant. Quitting smoking, reducing stress, stopping birth control — these are all things to talk to your doctor about before you get ...
- 40. Pulmonary embolism
- (Pulmonary embolism)
- ... clots, including: Smoking. For reasons that aren't well understood, tobacco use predisposes some people to blood clot formation, especially when combined with other risk factors. Being overweight. Excess ...
