Careers
Patient Portal
Pay My Bill
Physicians & Staff
LCMC Health
844.392.4640
Search
About Touro
Welcome from our CEO
Community Health Needs Assessment
Our History
Top Doctors
Meet Our Team
Touro Affiliates
Medical School Affiliations
Publications
News
Living Well Blog
Our Services
Acute Case Management
Cancer Program
Comprehensive Wound Healing Center
Touro Clinics
Diabetes Center
Emergency Department
Family Birthing Center
Heart and Vascular Center
Imaging Center
Laboratory Services
Orthopaedic and Spine Center
Palliative and Supportive Care
Senior Services
Rehabilitation Center
Surgery
Stroke
Touro at Home
Urology
Wellness Center
Find a Provider
Patient & Visitors
Emergency Preparedness
LCMC Health Patient Portal
Hotel Resources
Accepted Insurance
Admitting & Registration
Billing
Events
Family Birthing Center Classes
FAQs
Gift Shop
Notice of Privacy Practice
Pastoral Care
Patient Stories
Patient Safety & Notice of Privacy Practices
Research Archives
The DAISY Award
Visitor Info
Volunteer Opportunities
Foundation
Donate Now
About our Foundation
Archives
Giving Societies
Programs
Events
Ways to Give
Contact Us
Memorial Clinics Scholarship Program
Locations
844.392.4640
Call Us
Locations
Physicians
Skip to main content
Health Library
Related Reading
Translate
Spanish Content
Enfermedades y afecciones
Cirugías y procedimientos
Medicamentos
Videoteca
Recursos en Internet
Spanish Content
Health Library Explorer
Search Library:
Go
Browse A-Z Listings:
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
A-Z Listings
Contact Us
Conditions & Treatments
Adult Health Library
Allergy and Asthma
Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
Bone Disorders
Breast Health
Cardiovascular Diseases
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Dermatology
Diabetes
Digestive Disorders
Endocrinology
Environmental Medicine
Eye Care
Gynecological Health
Hematology and Blood Disorders
Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care
Infectious Diseases
Kidney and Urinary System Disorders
Liver, Biliary, and Pancreatic Disorders
Men's Health
Mental Health Disorders
Nervous System Disorders
Non-Traumatic Emergencies
Oral Health
Orthopaedic Surgery
Otolaryngology
Pathology
Pediatrics
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Plastic Surgery
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Prostate Health
Radiology
Respiratory Disorders
Skin Cancer
Spine, Shoulder, and Pelvis Disorders
Surgical Care
Travel Medicine
Women's Health
Tests and Procedures
Cardiovascular
Gastroenterology
Gynecology
Lab Tests
Neurological
Orthopaedic
Pulmonary
Urology
Prevention Guidelines
Children Ages 0-2
Children Ages 2-18
Men Ages 18-39
Men Ages 40-49
Men Ages 50-64
Men Ages 65+
Women Ages 18-39
Women Ages 40-49
Women Ages 50-64
Women Ages 65+
Patient Education
Health Centers
Asthma
Understanding Asthma
Pulmonary Tests & Procedures
Controlling Asthma Triggers
Managing Your Asthma
Asthma and Other Conditions
For Your Family
Cancer
About Cancer
Cancer and Genetics
Cancer Test and Procedures
Cancer Diagnosis
Cancer and Nutrition
Cancer Treatment
Cancer Treatment Side Effects
Living With Cancer
Specific Cancers
Children and Cancer
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
What is COPD?
Pulmonary Tests & Procedures
Managing Your COPD
Preventing COPD
Diabetes
Understanding Diabetes
Types of Diabetes
Complications of Diabetes
Managing Diabetes
Diabetes and Your Family
Heart Disease
Understanding Heart Disease
Cardiac Tests & Procedures
Heart Conditions and Diseases
Women and Heart Disease
Diabetes and Heart Disease
Congenital Heart Disease
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Managing Heart Disease
Preventing Heart Disease
Neuroscience
About the Brain and Nervous System
Neurological Tests and Procedures
Neurological Conditions and Diseases
Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders
Headaches
Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases
Understanding Rehabilitation
Children & Neurological Conditions
Obesity and Bariatric Surgery
Understanding Obesity
Obesity and Health Problems
Treating Obesity
Bariatric Surgery
Lifestyle Changes
Childhood and Obesity
Orthopedics
Basic Anatomy
Orthopedic Tests and Procedures
Orthopedic Conditions and Disorders
Arthritis and Rheumatic Disorders
Osteoporosis
Fractures
Sports Injuries
Preventing Injuries at Work
Orthopedic Conditions and Children
Pregnancy & Newborns
Preparing for Pregnancy
Your Changing Body
Your First Trimester
Your Second Trimester
Your Third Trimester
Pregnancy Tests and Procedures
Healthy Pregnancy Lifestyles
Pregnancy Complications
Labor, Birth, and Postpartum
Your Newborn Baby
When Baby Needs Special Care
Feeding Your Baby
Drugs, Herbs & Supplements
Drug Interaction Checker
Drug Search
Herbs, Vitamins & Supplements
Amino Acids
Herbs
Minerals
Vitamins
Other
All
Nutrition & General Wellness
Healthy Recipes
By Dietary Considerations
By Food Category
Nutrition Facts
Wellness Library
At Work
Behavior
Dental
Diseases & Conditions
Fitness
Injuries & Emergencies
Nutrition
Parenting
Prevention
Safety
Today's Medicine
Weight Control
Your Body
Your Family
Children's Health
The Healthy Child
Children and Healthcare
Emotions and Behavior
Age-Specific Concerns
Parenting
Men's Health
In Good Health
Health Issues
Sexual Health & Reproduction
Sports Injuries
Older Adults
Living Better, Living Longer
Eating Well, Staying Fit
Prevention, Self-Care, and Safety
Using Medications
Health Concerns: Head to Toe
Long-Term Planning
For the Caregiver
Home Health and Hospice Care
Women's Health
A Woman's Journey
In Good Health
Women's Health Issues
News Center
Focus on Health
Health News
Newsletters
Cancer Awareness
Chronic Condition News
For Your Child
Heart Care
Men's Health
Women's Health
Healthy Living
Back and Neck Care
Back and Neck Basics
Causes of Back and Neck Pain
Keeping Your Back Healthy
Dealing With Back Pain
Preventing and Treating Neck Pain
Back Pain and Pregnancy
Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure Basics
Eating Healthier
Getting Exercise
Losing Weight
Managing Stress
Quitting Smoking, Limiting Alcohol
Taking Medication
Cholesterol
Understanding Cholesterol
Eating Healthy
Managing Weight
Getting Exercise
Breaking Bad Habits
Taking Medication
Fitness
Why Fitness Matters
Get Started
Get Moving
Stay Motivated
Make Time for Fitness
Improve Your Health
Children & Teens
Women
Older Adults
Mental Health
During Life's Journey
Common Conditions
Support and Stability
Nutrition
Nutrition Basics
Healthy Practices
Nutrition and Health Conditions
Children and Teens
Pregnant Women
Smoking Cessation
Facing Up to Smoking
Planning Your Quit Strategy
Taking the Big Step
Staying Smoke-Free
Teens and Smoking
Smoking During Pregnancy
Stress Management
Understanding Stress
Keys to Managing Stress
Stress on the Job
Stress and Family
Weight Management
Call to Action
About Weight Loss
Nutrition
Exercise
Behavior
Related Health Issues
Children and Teens
Tools & Multimedia
Calculators
Quizzes
Risk Assessments
ShareWIK Videos
Video Library
Documents relating to:
Adolescent (13 to 18 Years)
Related Items
ShareWIK Videos
Addiction: The Bottom Is When You Stop Digging
Addictions: My Worst Best Friend
Adult Children of Alcoholics: Breaking the Cycle
An Eating Disorder's Legacy: Stopping the Cycle
Anxiety: Learning to Just Be
Basics for the Diabetic Diet
Boost Your Immune System: The Importance of Vitamin D
Choosing the Insulin Pump That's Right for You
Choosing the Right Glucose Meter
Colon Cancer Screening Tests: Colonoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening Tests: Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) and Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)
Colon Cancer Screening Tests: Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Depression During the Holidays
Depression: The Caregiver
Diabetes Management: Injecting Insulin
Diabetes Management: Screenings
Diagnosing Concussions: A Mother's Journey to Discovery
Don't Let Dining Out Become “Dining Out of Control”
Eating Disorder: My Lost Childhood
Eating Disorders: A Priority Disorder
Eating Disorders: A Son's Perspective
Eating Disorders: It's Generational
Energy Balance for Children: Don't Hold Them Back
I Kicked Smoking's Butts
I Suffer from Depression
Insulin Pump Myths: Know the Facts
Keeping the Weight Off: Setting Goals, Seeing Results
Losing Weight the Right Way: More Than Just Cutting Calories
Losing Weight: Know Your Labels!
Maintain Your Weight: Balance Calories In and Out
Making Healthy Changes: Old Habits Die Hard
Making Healthy Changes: Overcoming Negative Thinking
Managing Diabetes: Overcoming Slip-Ups
MyPlate Food Guide: Make It Work for You
Overeating: Why Do We Do It and How Can We Stop?
Physical Activity: The Other Side of Energy Balance
Porn Addiction: When Virtual and Real Worlds Collide
Prioritizing Physical Activity: The Basics
Quit Smoking the S.M.A.R.T. Way
The Key to Weight Loss: Know Your Body
The Role of Stress in Successful Diabetes Management
Tips and Tricks for Staying Motivated
Type 1 Diabetes Management: Advice for Parents
Type 1 Diabetes: A Caregiver's Perspective
Type 1 Diabetes: Counting Carbs
Type 1 Diabetes: Exercise Tips
Type 1 Diabetes: It Doesn't Change Who I Am, Just What I Do
Type 1 Diabetes: Let Your Child Own His or Her Disease
Type 1 Diabetes: Managing Through Diet
Type 1 Diabetes: Not the Typical Care Team
Type 1 Diabetes: One Day at a Time
Type 1 Diabetes: The Basics
Type 1 Diabetes: The Diabetes Care Team
Type 1 Diabetes: Tips for Travel
Type 2 Diabetes: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Type I Diabetes: Taking Control Saved My Life
Underage Drinking: It's Not Safer Under Your Roof
Understanding Type 1 Diabetes
Waist Circumference as a Measurement Across Cultures
Weight Loss 101: Food and Activity Cues
Weight Loss 101: Overcoming Obstacles
Weight Loss: Exercise Your Right to a Better Quality of Life
Weight Loss: Exercise, Activity and Food Moderation
Weight Loss: Get Active in Something You Enjoy
Weight Loss: It Starts with the First Step
Weight Loss: It's a Lifestyle
Weight Loss: Living Large in America
Weight Loss: Living with the Fat Kid in My Head
Weight Loss: No Magic Potion
Weight Loss: Solving the Physical Activity Problem
Weight Loss: Start Where You're Comfortable
Weight Loss: Where Do Our Calories Go?
What You Need to Know About Continuous Glucose Monitors
Who Should I Have on My Diabetes Care Team?
Contact Our Health Professionals
Find A Doctor
Pay My Bill
Our Services
Follow Us
The health content and information on this site is made possible through the generous support of the Haspel Education Fund.
Copyright © The StayWell Company, LLC. except where otherwise noted.
StayWell Disclaimer