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January 30, 2025/Wellness

What Is Acupressure and Does It Work?

… practice to help calm your nervous system.Digestive issues. Stimulating specific acupoints may help with issues like constipation, gas or bloating. A 2024 review laid out the positive effects of acupressure on people with gastrointestinal …

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September 28, 2022/Cancer Care & Prevention

Managing Side Effects During Cholangiocarcinoma Treatment

… helps maintain nutrition and prevents feeling over-full.”Certain kinds of chemotherapy may also cause diarrhea or constipation.To help with those side effects, Krause says your care team will usually recommend medication and diet …

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November 7, 2024/Brain & Nervous System

Opioids and Opiates Are More Similar Than Different

Opioids and opiates ease pain and have other medicinal purposes. The two classes of drugs aren’t exactly the same, but they share many similarities. Many experts use the terms interchangeably because the drugs’ uses …

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June 9, 2022/Digestive

How Your Gut Microbiome Impacts Your Health

… all symptoms of an unhealthy gut microbiome are the same for everyone.Some common symptoms may include:Constipation.Diarrhea.Bloating.Fatigue.Acid reflux or heartburn.If you have gut dysbiosis, it may be linked with …

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April 7, 2025/Senior Health

Why Older Adults Should Pay Attention to Fatigue

… the first sign of anemia,” Dr. Hashmi says.People with anemia may have other subtle signs, including:Constipation or changes in stool colorDarker-than-normal urine, especially if you’re also dehydratedHeart palpitations, or feeling …

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October 3, 2024/Nutrition

How Much Water You Should Drink Every Day

… down and process the food you eat. Fluid in your system also helps soften stool and prevent constipation.Maintain your joints. Think of your joints like the gears of your car. They need to be …

May 6, 2024/Children's Health

Baby Steps: Tips to Transition From Formula to Milk

Make the formula. Feed your cutie. Wash, rinse, repeat.For parents of babies who gulp down bottles of formula, you’ve been doing this routine several times a day (and night) for what seems like …

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March 19, 2025/Brain & Nervous System

Adjustments for Children Living With SMA: How You’ll Help Your Newborn to 2-Year-Old Thrive

Nothing can really prepare you to have a baby. It’s even harder to feel ready when you find out your baby has a disabling genetic condition like spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Caring for them …

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March 29, 2023/Nutrition

The Health Benefits of Red Bell Peppers

What can you sprinkle on salads or soups, roast on the grill or stuff with cheese and rice? The sweet and versatile red bell pepper is at your service.No matter how you enjoy it …

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October 5, 2021/Weight Loss

Is It Bad to Lose Weight Too Quickly?

When you’re ready to slim down, you want to make it happen now. But most health experts say rapid weight loss isn’t the way to go. It can sabotage your long-term weight …