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November 16, 2021/Sleep

What’s the Best Temperature for Sleep?

… into high gear to try and get us warm again,” says Dr. Drerup. Blood vessels become constricted, breathing becomes shallow and it puts extra pressure on our cardiovascular system to get our body temperatures regulated …

January 26, 2024/Heart Health

How To Tell the Difference Between a Heart Attack and a Panic Attack

… a heart attack.Symptoms of a panic attack include:Chest pain.Pounding or racing heart.Sweating.Trouble breathing.Stomach pain or nausea.Feeling of impending doom.Sudden feelings of strong anxiety and fear.Shaking or …

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June 26, 2023/Children's Health

Choking First Aid and Prevention in Children

… at this point, too. After the object has been removed, if your child is still having difficulty breathing, take them to the emergency room immediately.How to prevent chokingWhat can you do to prevent your …

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February 23, 2024/Ear, Nose & Throat

Why Your Throat Tickles — And How To Stop It

… feel well.AsthmaAn asthma attack can start with an itchy throat and coughing and progress to trouble breathing. “If you have asthma, it’s important to know your triggers so you can avoid them,” Dr …

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October 21, 2024/Mental Health

Recognizing the Symptoms of Being Roofied

… are potent sedatives. They don’t just make you sleepy. They slow down vital bodily processes like breathing and blood circulation. An overdose can cause respiratory depression or failure, cardiac arrest, coma or death.Interactions …

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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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September 6, 2023/Lung

How To Do Trach Care at Home

A tracheostomy is a hole, or stoma, that surgeons make in the front of your throat to help you breathe. With the help of loved ones or caregivers, managing a new tracheostomy (trach) at home …

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August 15, 2024/Primary Care

Your Water Bottle May Be Growing Mold: Here’s How To Prevent It

We all know the pros of using a reusable water bottle. It’s good for the environment, easy to carry and lets you drink enough water instead of refilling your glass. And while your water …

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December 18, 2023/Lung

Should You Try an Alternative Asthma Treatment?

If you have asthma, you’re probably familiar with the chest tightness, coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath that comes with an asthma attack.While you may use medication like a bronchodilator, anti-inflammatory medicine …

November 24, 2020/Wellness

12 Yoga Poses You Can Do Wherever You’re Working

Afternoon slump? Stressed over your workload? Need ways to de-stress or refocus after juggling work or online learning assistance with your kids?According to yoga therapist Judi Bar, it only takes a few minutes …