General Health

Prediabetes usually has no symptoms, and most people do not know they have it. Here is who is at risk, how it is tested, and the steps that can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.

Screenings catch problems before symptoms show up, but guidelines change and differ between countries. Here’s an overview of what’s currently recommended for average-risk adults, and at what age.

Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro. Here’s how GLP-1 medications actually work, what they’re used for, and the honest tradeoffs worth knowing before starting one.

Cold, flu, COVID-19, or something else? Here’s how symptoms differ, why testing can help, what to do at home, and when it’s time to see a doctor.

Stiff in the morning, achy after sitting, or sore for no clear reason? Here are the most common causes of joint pain, and when it’s worth getting checked.

Tight chest, racing heart, short of breath. Here’s how to tell anxiety and muscle strain apart from something cardiac, and when it’s actually an emergency.

Bloating, cramping, or a stomach that never quite settles. Here are the most common reasons your stomach is always upset, and when it’s worth a closer look.

Walking into a room and forgetting why, or blanking on a name mid-sentence. Here are the most common causes of everyday forgetfulness, and when it’s worth a closer look.

Not every skin change is just skin deep. Here are the changes worth paying attention to, and when they’re worth mentioning to a doctor.

Feeling lightheaded every time you stand up? Learn the most common causes and when it’s worth seeing a doctor.

A racing heart with no clear cause is unsettling but usually not dangerous. Learn common causes and when it’s worth seeing a doctor.

✓ Medically Reviewed by Diana, RN, Midwife — September 2026 Have you ever felt like you catch every cold going around? Or gotten over one illness just in time to come down with another? It’s easy to start wondering if your immune system is weaker than everyone else’s, especially when it feels like you’re sick more…

✓ Medically Reviewed by Diana, RN, Midwife — September 2026 Have you ever woken up feeling sore all over, even though you didn’t exercise the day before? Or noticed a dull ache in your muscles with no clear cause? It can feel strange, even a little worrying, when your body aches and you can’t point to…

✓ Medically Reviewed by Diana, RN, Midwife — September 2026 Have you ever noticed your hands shake while holding a cup of coffee, with no clear reason why? Or felt a jittery, shaky feeling inside that doesn’t match anything going on around you? It can be an unsettling feeling, especially when it seems to come out…

✓ Medically Reviewed by Diana, RN, Midwife — September 2026 Have you ever noticed a bruise on your arm or leg with no memory of bumping into anything? Or been called “clumsy” when you don’t feel clumsy at all? For some people, bruises seem to show up out of nowhere, from the lightest bump, or no…

✓ Medically Reviewed by Diana, RN, Midwife — September 2026 Have you ever been the one turning the thermostat down while everyone else reaches for a blanket? Or noticed you sweat more than the people around you, even when you’re not doing much at all? Maybe you’ve always run a little warm. Or maybe this feels…

✓ Medically Reviewed by Diana, RN, Midwife — September 2026 Have you ever been the only one reaching for a sweater while everyone else feels fine? Or noticed your hands and feet feel cold, even in a warm room? Maybe people tease you for running cold. Maybe you’ve started to wonder if there’s more to it…

✓ Medically Reviewed by Diana, RN, Midwife — September 2026 Have you been feeling tired, noticed your hair thinning, or found bruises you can’t explain? Maybe you’ve wondered if your diet is missing something. Low levels of vitamins and minerals are more common than most people think, and they build up slowly. That makes them easy…

✓ Medically Reviewed by Diana, RN, Midwife — September 2026 Have you ever left a checkup and been told your blood pressure was high, even though you felt totally fine? It’s a strange thing to hear. There’s no pain. No warning sign. Nothing that would have told you something was different. That’s part of why high…

✓ Medically Reviewed by Diana, RN, Midwife — September 2026 Have you ever stood up too fast and felt the room tilt for a second? Or had a doctor tell you your blood pressure was “a little low,” without explaining what that means? For some people, low blood pressure is just normal. It causes no problems…

✓ Medically Reviewed by Diana, RN, Midwife — September 2026 Have you ever gotten a headache in the afternoon and had no idea why? Or seen that your pee looked darker than usual and wondered what that means? Maybe you’ve felt tired, a little foggy, or just “off,” with no clear reason. It’s easy to miss…

✓ Medically Reviewed by Diana, RN, Midwife — August 2026 Have you ever woken up feeling like you have no energy, even after a full night’s sleep? Or finished a normal day and felt completely drained, even though you didn’t do anything unusual? Sometimes climbing the stairs leaves you out of breath. Carrying grocery bags feels…

✓ Medically Reviewed by Diana, RN, Midwife — August 2026 Have you ever stood up and suddenly felt lightheaded? Or turned over in bed and felt like the room was spinning for a few seconds? Maybe you’ve felt unsteady while walking, even though you didn’t actually fall. We often use the word dizzy to describe all…

✓ Medically Reviewed by Diana, RN, Midwife — August 2026 Almost everyone gets a headache from time to time. Sometimes it’s a dull ache across your forehead. Other times it’s a sharp pain behind your eyes or a throbbing pain on one side of your head. When it happens, most of us ask the same question:…