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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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February 3, 2025/Heart Health

Does Drinking Alcohol Increase Your Heart Rate?

… What it really means is alcohol slows down how well your brain controls your body, including your breathing.But a pint of IPA or a tall glass of Merlot or a strong Moscow Mule also …

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June 25, 2020/Sleep

What You Should Know About the Relationship Between Oversleeping and Depression

… hours. So then they oversleep in trying to catch up.”During sleep apnea, a person will stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, sometimes hundreds of times during the night. Because of what Dr. Drerup calls …

baby sleeping in sleep sack
June 3, 2022/Children's Health

Are Sleep Sacks Safe for Babies?

… reason? Blankets pose a suffocation and strangulation danger for infants if the blankets come loose and obstruct breathing. Sleep sacks, meanwhile, provide the warmth and comfort of a blanket without the risk.“It’s best …

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April 13, 2022/Allergies

Food Allergy vs. Intolerance: What’s the Difference?

If you have the same reaction to a certain food every time you eat it — like an upset stomach or diarrhea — you may think you have a food allergy. But it’s more likely you …

woman suffering from a persistent cough
April 16, 2020/Primary Care

What Does Your Cough Say About Your Illness?

A persistent cough can disrupt your daily activities and drive you to distraction. But, whether it stays around for a few days or turns into a nagging annoyance that lingers for weeks, the type of …

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February 1, 2019/Heart Health

How Cold Weather Can Spell Trouble for Your Heart and Lungs

We know to guard our skin against frostbite by covering up when we go outside in sub-freezing temperatures.But extreme cold also can impact vital organs, such as the heart and lungs. For example …

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