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What Happens When Your Body Has a Fever

… pneumonia or COVID-19. With a high fever, you may feel symptoms like severe chills, confusion, rapid breathing and increased heart rate.This is when you should seek medical attention if the temperature doesn’t …

child at lunch with allergies
April 25, 2023/Children's Health

Protection Plan: What To Do if Your Child Has a Peanut Allergy

… a severe allergic reaction that warrant the use of epinephrine include:Swelling, which can lead to difficulty breathing or swallowing.Shortness of breath or wheezing.Belly pain.Chest tightness.Dizziness.Vomiting.Confusion.Severe hives or …

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May 16, 2022/Mental Health

Signs You Have High-Functioning Anxiety

… have?” asks Dr. Borland. “Sometimes, people overlook tools that they already have that can be effective.”Deep-breathing exercises. “The nice thing is that our bodies naturally respond to these exercises,” says Dr. Borland. “And …

man with stomach pain
December 18, 2020/Digestive

Is Your Stomach Churning? You May Have ‘Gut Stress’

… example, if someone cuts you off in traffic, rather than getting mad, focus your attention on deep breathing in your car. Or you can work out, take a bath, enjoy a walk or do some …

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Person holding their asthma plan papers, with doctor holding asthma inhaler, and X-ray of lungs on wall
August 15, 2025/Lung

Your Guide To Creating an Asthma Action Plan

… It’s important for caregivers to know about drugs, foods and other substances that can make your breathing issues worse.Related conditions: COPD, lung cancer, diabetes and coronary artery disease are just a few examples …

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July 8, 2024/Sleep

Sleep Inertia: What It Is and How To Get Rid of It

… 10 minutes.NREM stage 2 is associated with a drop in body temperature, relaxed muscles and slowed breathing and heart rate. Your overall brain activity slows, but there are short bursts of activity called K …

Elder woman hand to head in pain from a headache
February 3, 2023/Brain & Nervous System

Here’s Why You’re Always Waking Up With Headaches

When you have a pounding headache, being unconscious might sound like a nice alternative. But what happens when sleep itself is the trigger for your aching head?If you’re wondering why you’re waking …

Woman enjoying restful sleep
August 13, 2019/Chronic Pain

Wake Up Stiff and Sore Every Morning? Try These Adjustments to Make Sleep Swell Again

Ahhhh, sleep. It’s the best — unless you know you’re going to wake up in pain. Then sleep becomes something you dread. The more pain you have, the harder it is to sleep. And …

A tired older man sitting in chair, resting his head on his cane
April 7, 2025/Senior Health

Why Older Adults Should Pay Attention to Fatigue

No one expects you to have the same energy at 65 that you did at 20. But as an older adult, you shouldn’t be resigned to constantly feeling tired.“Sure, it’s normal to …

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Thyroid Disease May Run in Your Family — and You Might Not Know It

Your thyroid gland plays a key role in making sure that your body operates at peak performance. It releases just the right amount of thyroid hormone to help regulate the body’s functions.But if …

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