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July 25, 2024/Primary Care

Nose Breathing vs. Mouth Breathing: Which Is Better?

… sit on your teeth longer. That can lead to chronic bad breath (halitosis), gingivitis, cavities and other periodontal problems.Breathing through your mouth can also cause (or contribute to):Snoring or sleep apnea.Daytime sleepiness …

June 11, 2020/Sleep

Why Am I Having Weird Dreams During the Pandemic?

… our dreams more when we wake out of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. We have multiple REM periods during the night, but they tend to occur more in the later morning period. If we’re …

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October 18, 2021/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Causes of a False Positive Pregnancy Test

… miscarriage or chemical pregnancyYou took a pregnancy test and got two lines. (Positive!) But a few days later, your period arrived in force. What gives? The most common reason this happens is an early pregnancy …

October 3, 2022/Wellness

Try These Stretches if You Sit All Day at Work

… 30-second stretch sessions multiple times throughout the day will ultimately help with holding poses for longer periods later.Talk with a healthcare providerIf stretching daily isn’t doing the trick, it may be time …

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May 16, 2024/Pregnancy & Childbirth

This May Surprise You — But You Can Get Pregnant on Your Period

… medications or have a condition like endometriosis, uterine polyps or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).The longer your period lasts, and the later in your period you have unprotected sex, the more likely you are to …

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November 29, 2021/Orthopaedics

Tips to Treat and Prevent Shoulder Bursitis

… can take a toll.Overuse of the joint or keeping it in an awkward position for long periods (more on that later) can aggravate your bursae. That irritation leads to the swelling and inflammation that …

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January 21, 2022/Women's Health

Does Your Period Really Sync With Close Friends?

… the McClintock Effect, researchers have investigated whether the phases of the moon can push a woman’s period to start earlier or later in the month.“Although the moon’s pull affects the ocean’s …

September 19, 2023/Children's Health

If Your Newborn Has Peeling Skin, Here’s What That Means

There’s nothing like the soft feel of your newborn’s skin. But when your infant’s skin goes from perfect to peeling just days after birth, it’s natural to be concerned.“Newborn skin …

October 31, 2019/Brain & Nervous System

Why Improving Your Concentration Helps Your Memory

Ever meet someone and forget his or her name minutes later? Or maybe you attended a lecture and couldn’t remember key details by the time you got home.Nearly everyone experiences these problems from …

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April 3, 2024/Women's Health

Why Is My Period Lasting So Long?

You probably learned in high school that a menstrual period happens every 21 to 35 days (with most cycles occurring every 28 days). But there’s really no such thing as a “normal” period. Sure …