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Smiling woman stretching, sitting in bed
March 12, 2025/Sleep

How Much Sleep Do I Really Need?

… light sleeping, your muscles begin to relax as your body temperature drops and your heart rate and breathing slow down. Your eye movement stops and your brain waves slow. Stage 2 NREM sleep accounts for …

woman suffering with IBS
September 25, 2020/Digestive

IBS: 5 Tips to Control Symptoms When You Travel

… techniques to help calm your nerves before you embark. Try one or more of these:Meditation.Deep breathing.Relaxing imagery.Listening to your favorite music.Exercise.4. Mind what you eatFor some people with IBS …

Glass of ayahuasca tea on stump
April 4, 2024/Mental Health

Ayahuasca: What You Need To Know

… Dehydration.Less common negative side effects participants reported in the Global Ayahuasca Survey include:Muscle aches.Difficulty breathing or tachypnea (shallow breathing).Chest pains.Stiff or swollen jointsCoughing and wheezing.Fainting.Seizures.Ayahuasca’s physical …

Injection filled with botox
June 10, 2019/Ear, Nose & Throat

A Surprising Use for Botox: Helping People Regain Their Voices

… time to get the dosing right. Because the voice box also plays a role in swallowing and breathing, some people experience some difficulty during the first few days after treatment. It may be helpful for …

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Illustration of older womans neck and her thyroid
November 6, 2019/Women's Health

You Think It’s Menopause, But Could It Be Your Thyroid?

… thyroid underactive or overactive. Few nodules or goiters cause pain, but larger one can hamper swallowing and breathing, or make you hoarse.Effective treatments are available for most thyroid disorders, ranging from medications to surgery …

Scissors cutting a lit cigarette.
February 14, 2023/Lung

What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Smoking?

… Smoking has been connected to ageusia, or the loss of the sense of taste.After 72 hoursEasier breathing. Take a deep breath and enjoy as your bronchial tubes begin to relax without irritation from smoke …

people finding their seats on airplane
October 20, 2023/Primary Care

How Airplane Travel Affects Your Body

… and their germs.“We can catch something from other passengers who are coughing, sneezing or even just breathing nearby,” Dr. Goldman notes. Tray tables, seatbelt buckles and other surfaces that are frequently touched may also …

black toenail from running
May 24, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

Damage Control: What To Know About Runner’s Toe

Shiny marathon medals often symbolize the miles and miles of training logged by hard-core runners. The same can be said for black, loose or missing toenails.A condition dubbed “runner’s toe” can be …

Family roasting marshmellows around a bonfire.
October 6, 2022/Children's Health

Bonfire Tips for You and Your Kids

From camping trips to backyard marshmallow roasting, bonfires have always been a popular way to enjoy the early fall season.And while a cozy fire can be a fun experience for the whole family, it …

COPD in lungs as background with medications and person walking in foreground.
September 25, 2023/Lung

Get the Facts About COPD and Living With the Disease

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), your mind may be spinning with questions. How did you get it? Will it limit your activities? Is it treatable …

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