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Someone feeling light-headed, seeing birds and stars

February 2, 2023/Heart Health

The Link Between Dehydration and Blood Pressure

… lightheaded or dizzy.Fainting or passing out (syncope).Nausea or vomiting.Blurred or distorted vision.Fast, shallow breathing.Fatigue or weakness.Confusion or trouble concentrating.How dehydration causes high blood pressureYour body has mechanisms in …

Woman sitting on a couch browsing on her laptop

April 7, 2023/Women's Health

Yes, Weight Loss Can Impact Your Menstrual Cycle

… production because it only wants to use resources for things that are very, very, very important, like breathing and digesting.”As you’ve probably already guessed, weight loss isn’t the only kind of stress …

Child resting on bed with head on pillow.

October 9, 2018/Children's Health

When Your Child’s Fever Leads to a Seizure: 8 Things to Do + When to Call 9-1-1

… bed.Prevent choking by laying the child on their side or stomach.Ensure that the child is breathing adequately.Never place anything in the child’s mouth during a convulsion.Gently clean saliva or other …

A person doing a squatting yoga pose on a mat in their home.

March 16, 2022/Exercise & Fitness

Yoga Poses for Beginners: Why Yoga Modifications Are Important

… When you’re stretching, know that it takes time for your muscles to relax and get longer. Breathing plays a huge part in the process.“If you push as far as you can right away …

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Man coughing and sneezing while sitting on couch at home

December 27, 2019/Cold, Flu & Respiratory Illnesses

Think It Might Be Bronchitis? When to See a Doctor

… you’re spiking a high fever, don’t put off the doctor visit.Am I having trouble breathing? That could indicate pneumonia, which is nothing to mess around with. If you feel like you can …

Person on gurney with mask on before surgery, with food and drink on a tray x'd out

February 28, 2025/Primary Care

Eating and Drinking Before Surgery: Why It’s a No-No

… like a regular night’s rest. When you sleep normally, certain automatic processes in your body, like breathing and digestion, are still active. When you’re under anesthesia, it’s all shut down.“When you …

December 29, 2020/Nutrition

5 Food Additives You Should Avoid

… in Asian foods, in soups and in other processed foods. People sensitive to MSG can experience nausea, breathing problems and other reactions. MSG adds extra sodium that can also elevate blood pressure. (MSG occurs in …

September 14, 2020/Wellness

What Is Yoga Nidra?

So, flowing and holding poses in a heated room isn’t your thing.Fair enough.But don’t give up on yoga quite yet. Did you know that there’s a style of yoga that …

man meditates to stimulate his vagas nerve

March 10, 2022/Brain & Nervous System

5 Ways To Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, right?But when it comes to your vagus nerve (pronounced like the city of Las Vegas), it carries signals to your brain, heart, lungs and digestive system. It …

February 3, 2020/Allergies

Can Having a Pet Help Prevent Allergies?

Getting a new pet is probably the last thing on your mind when you have a baby on the way, but it could be your child’s best defense against future allergies.Some research suggests …