Health Expert Eileen Bailey shares health management news and commentary at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/1443/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/1443/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/1443/index http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/1443/153370/medications-reduce Tue, 29 May 2012 09:40:00 -0400 Eileen Bailey Certain blood pressure medications have been found to decrease symptoms of PTSD by up to 30 percent according to a study published in the May, 2012 issue of the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. Two types of medications, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) were found to help.   ACE Inhibitors   ACE inhibitors are currently used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, stroke prevention and... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/1443/153370/medications-reduce http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/153369/adhd-sleep-problems Tue, 29 May 2012 08:14:00 -0400 Eileen Bailey Any parent of a child with ADHD will tell you that ADHD doesn’t end at bedtime; trouble getting your child into bed, difficulties falling asleep and restless sleep throughout the night all can go hand in hand with ADHD.   The Research on ADHD and Sleep Disorders   A study completed in 2009 showed that children with ADHD sleep less during the night and have less REM sleep than those without ADHD. This study measured the amount of... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/153369/adhd-sleep-problems http://www.healthcentral.com/autism/c/1443/153287/asperger-difficulty Fri, 25 May 2012 10:07:00 -0400 Eileen Bailey One of the most confusing aspects of Asperger’s syndrome (AS) is the strict adherence to rules but, at the same time, having a disrespect or unwillingness to accept authority figures. On one hand, Aspies are known for always wanting to follow the rules and, in some cases, calling out other students who do not follow classroom rules. On the other hand, they often question or refuse to follow rules or even accept that teachers and other... http://www.healthcentral.com/autism/c/1443/153287/asperger-difficulty http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/1443/153229/risk-psoriasis Wed, 23 May 2012 19:23:48 -0400 Eileen Bailey The exact cause of psoriasis is unknown; however, scientists do believe that both genetics and environmental factors influence the onset and how the disease develops.   Genetic Risk Factors   As many as 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis and at least one third of those have at least one relative who also has psoriasis, although this estimate is considered low by some experts. In addition, if one parent has psoriasis, each child... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/1443/153229/risk-psoriasis http://www.healthcentral.com/sexual-health/c/1443/153218/genital Wed, 23 May 2012 08:51:24 -0400 Eileen Bailey We know that the human papilloma virus (HPV) can cause cervical cancer and may put us at risk for other medical conditions. Some strains of this virus may cause genital warts, one of the most common types of sexually transmitted infections.   Genital warts are soft growths that look like a small cauliflower or flat gray or flesh-colored spots that appear on and around the genitals, including the penis, vulva, urethra, vagina, cervix and... http://www.healthcentral.com/sexual-health/c/1443/153218/genital http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/1443/153207/treatments Tue, 22 May 2012 18:59:34 -0400 Eileen Bailey Our cells continuously receive information from their environment, translate this data and then react to it. This communication system is called cell signaling and it is responsible for many of our bodies functions, including generating new skin cells when others are damaged. Research has shown that cancer cells have “faulty” cell signaling. Some of this causes cells to attract blood vessels to gain nutrients to grow. Other signaling... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/1443/153207/treatments http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/1443/153191/stress-fatigue Tue, 22 May 2012 10:43:00 -0400 Eileen Bailey Imagine holding your arm straight out, grasping a rope. In the beginning, it is easy but the longer you keep your arm held high and your hand gripping the rope, the harder it becomes. Your arm will begin to get tired, your fingers will want to let go. As you continue to hold on, you become more and more uncomfortable. Sooner or later the physical act of holding the rope will be too much to bear. It will take a toll on your muscles and you will... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/1443/153191/stress-fatigue http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/153162/adhd-eating-disorders Mon, 21 May 2012 10:12:00 -0400 Eileen Bailey Girls with ADHD may have a higher risk of developing eating disorders according to a study completed at the University of Virginia. Researchers believe that because ADHD goes undiagnosed in girls more frequently than in boys, depression and other problems may develop. One of those is self-esteem issues and dissatisfaction with body image. Impulsive behaviors can lead to binge eating and bulimia (purging oneself after eating large amounts of... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/1443/153162/adhd-eating-disorders http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/1443/153058/sunscreen Thu, 17 May 2012 14:26:46 -0400 Eileen Bailey Choosing the Best Sunscreen With so many different types of sunscreen on the store shelf, how do you know which one is best for you? There are several considerations when deciding which product is best for your lifestyle and your skin.   Sunscreen Terms   The labels on sunscreen can contain the following terms:   Broad-spectrum - This sunscreen protects against both UVA and UVB rays.   PPD - Persistent Pigment... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/1443/153058/sunscreen http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/1443/153049/managing Thu, 17 May 2012 10:35:09 -0400 Eileen Bailey Seborrheic dermatitis, commonly known as dandruff, is a skin condition which causes white or yellowish scales, usually on your scalp, however they can occur on other parts of your body including behind your ears or on the outer part of your ear, on the nose and lips or on your chest. When this occurs in infants it is called cradle cap and is usually temporary. According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 50 percent of... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/1443/153049/managing