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aerial view of doubles pickle ball match

November 1, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

Is Pickleball Good Exercise?

… was in the moderate to vigorous heart rate zone.“When you play pickleball, your heart rate and breathing rate are up and you’re burning calories,” notes Dr. Edwards. “That translates to better heart health …

Kid outside on soccer field, wiping forehead

July 25, 2024/Children's Health

How To Know if Your Kid Is Dehydrated — and How To Prevent It

… day. For older children, reach out if they’ve had no urine output for eight hours.Quick breathing and fast heart rateEspecially during an active day, it’s normal for your child to breathe faster …

Pregnant woman sleeping on side with maternity pillow

May 13, 2019/Sleep

8 Best Ways to Improve Sleep During Your Pregnancy

… Sleep on your side. You may need a maternity pillow to support your back and knees.Limit breathing problems by elevating your head when you sleep.Stay well-hydrated to help reduce leg cramping.Sleep …

Person with furrowed brow, standing by window with their hand on their chest, taking a breath

September 9, 2025/Heart Health

How To Stop Your Heart Palpitations at Home

… here and we don’t need to be on guard,” Dr. Singh explains.She suggests the box breathing technique, also called 4x4 breathing. To do it:Inhale as you count slowly to four.Hold your …

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Overhead view of a person lying on a couch with their eyes closed and their hand on their forehead

March 29, 2021/Exercise & Fitness

Can Sports Hypnosis Improve Performance?

… of hypnotherapy is an altered state of consciousness characterized by certain physiological attributes such as relaxation, slowed breathing and enhanced receptivity to suggestion. It can also allow for increased access to unconscious thoughts, memories and …

Parent and child visit doctor in office.

October 3, 2022/Children's Health

Food Allergy Tests for Kids: What You Need To Know

… include:A rash or hives.Difficulty swallowing.Swelling of the lips, tongue or throat.Wheezing or trouble breathing.If your child is experiencing a severe allergic reaction, contact your healthcare provider immediately or get medical …

Person swims with flotation device in hands while doing laps at indoor pool.

August 14, 2023/Lung

Can Indoor Pools Cause Chlorine Cough?

… Exposure to higher levels of chlorine in the air around indoor pools can increase your risk of breathing issues. The gases may cause the bronchial tubes in your lungs to spasm, a reaction called airway …

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January 29, 2024/Heart Health

What To Do if Your Blood Pressure Is Too Low

… like:Feeling lightheaded or dizzy.Fainting (passing out).Fatigue and sluggishness.Nausea.Headaches.Blurred vision.Rapid, shallow breathing.“It’s context-dependent,” explains Dr. Laffin. “Many healthy people are walking around with blood pressure around …

Mom, child and teacher talk one-on-one at school

August 20, 2025/Allergies

How To Create an Allergy Action Plan for Your Child

If your child has a severe allergy, like a food allergy or an insect allergy, you probably work hard to keep them safe. But what can you do when they’re at school, where you …

Person sitting at a table in a bar, on their phone, with glass of beer on the table

February 3, 2025/Heart Health

Does Drinking Alcohol Increase Your Heart Rate?

You can just feel it sometimes after you’ve had a few beers with friends or had a couple of glasses of wine at a party. Maybe your smartwatch has even tracked a heart rate …