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Once you are ready for it, your healthcare provider will help you ease back into your active life. You can do certain exercises to help you build up your agility. Agility is ease and quickness of movement.

You have been diagnosed with a concussion. This is a type of brain injury caused by a sudden impact to your head. It can also be caused by sudden movement of your brain inside your head, such as from forceful shaking. Early care and monitoring are important to prevent long-term complications.

You have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease of the brain, the spinal cord, or both. MS involves the destruction of the covering of the nerves (myelin sheath). When the nerves are damaged, messages from the brain are not transmitted very well.

A stinger is a shooting pain that travels down the neck to the arm. This is a common injury in kids who play football or wrestling. Learn how to treat and prevent stingers.

Pneumonia is an infection of one or both of the lungs. Read on for information about pneumonia treatments and caring for yourself at home.

Read on for tips about taking a diuretic safely, and signs that you should call your health care provider.

If you have kidney problems, or have in the past, exercise is important. It is also important if you want to prevent problems with your kidneys.

Facing a chronic illness alone can be hard for you and your family. If you have fears or concerns, try talking to people close to you. Also talk with your healthcare team and other people with kidney disease. Don't hesitate to ask for support or help when you need it.

A successfully transplanted kidney works like a normal kidney to filter your blood. You won't need dialysis. But you will need to take medicines to keep your new kidney healthy.