Down Syndrome Health

Common Health

Find the health problem in Section I of the table of contents and go to that page. The problems are listed in order from A to Z. Read about the problem, what causes it (if known), its symptoms, and treatments.

Good Health

Good health and a long life! A healthy diet and lifestyle go a long way towards meeting that goal. We all know that the challenge each day is to eat healthy and get adequate physical activity, given the many conveniences we have.

Some Progress But Government Has Missed Opportunities In Queen's Speech, British Medical Asociation
Measures to tackle smoking-related illness outlined in today's (Wednesday 3 December, 2008) Queen's Speech are positive but lack detail, the BMA says. It also expresses concerns that proposals for an NHS constitution, while welcome in principle, could be used to reinforce the increasing commercialisation of healthcare in England, and will not protect the NHS from being used as a political football.
Consuming Up To Two Drinks Per Day Not Associated With Increased Risk Of Irregular Heart Beat For Women
Women who have up to two alcoholic drinks per day do not appear to be at increased risk of atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beat), but drinking more than that amount is associated with a higher risk, according to a study in the December 3 issue of JAMA.