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woman at work wearing cloth mask
October 25, 2021/Infectious Disease

Do Masks Make You Sick?

… are unable to remove them on their own. Children under 2 years of age, people living with breathing conditions or those who are unable to remove a mask without assistance shouldn’t wear one.The …

coronavirua patient with healthcare workers in ICU
December 3, 2020/Infectious Disease

Do Any Drugs Really Work as Coronavirus Treatments?

… antiviral drug that’s given through an IV to patients over age 12 who are hospitalized with breathing problems related to COVID-19. It’s often given alongside a steroid call dexamethasone (which we’ll …

A person holding their head.
January 16, 2023/Brain & Nervous System

Why Do We Sigh and What Does It Mean?

… with a psychologist.”If you’re looking to also improve your breathing at home, you can try breathing exercises like:Box breathing.The 4-7-8 breathing exercise.Alternate nostril breathing.The key is also …

Class of pregnant women sitting on yoga mats, doing breathing exercises, with instructor
September 20, 2024/Pregnancy & Childbirth

What Is Hypnobirthing and How Is It Done?

… to birth by way of self-hypnosis. The idea behind it is that the techniques used, like breathing and visualizations, can help you manage the discomforts of labor and delivery. And this will, in theory …

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A person smelling hot tea.
December 23, 2020/Ear, Nose & Throat

Surprising Facts About Your Nose

… your nose and mouth are the pathway of air entering and exiting your lungs. In normal everyday breathing your nose is the primary pathway.Even during exercise where mouth breathing becomes more dominant, some air …

When Someone You Love Has Cancer: 9 Practical Tips + Insights
September 18, 2018/Cancer Care & Prevention

When Someone You Love Has Cancer: 9 Practical Tips + Insights

… short-term memory, which triggers great anxiety. Remind your loved one to stay in the moment by breathing deeply. Relaxing the mind will ease memory retrieval. Games like chess and Sudoku can also exercise the …

Fit senior man lifting weights in gym
March 7, 2019/Orthopaedics

7 Tips for Healthy Bones

… muscle fatigue and increasing the intensity as you go. To achieve maximal benefits with minimal risk, proper breathing and technique are important factors for safe lifting.”Travers stresses the importance of seeking the advice of …

Elderly person suffering from allergies while outside.
November 16, 2022/Allergies

Can You Develop Allergies as an Adult?

One day, you’re happily busting open peanuts at the ol’ ballgame, when suddenly, your lips are itching. It’s never happened before, and you wonder, What that’s all about? Or maybe you recently …

A bearded man with his eyes closed looks up to the sky with a peaceful look on his face
August 7, 2020/Mental Health

An Ode to Silence: Why You Need It in Your Life

Silence. Some of us welcome it. For others, the thought of sitting in silence is enough to make their skin crawl.How much you value silence may depend on where you are on the introvert …

getting a flu vaccine

Can You Get a Flu Shot If You’re Allergic to Eggs?

Have you gotten your flu shot yet? These days, it’s more important than ever to be vaccinated.However, if you’re someone with specific food allergies, like an allergy to eggs, you may have …

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