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Stepping outside for a deep breath of fresh air is one of life’s simple pleasures. But for some people, that same deep breath can prompt breathing difficulties or chest-tightening.If this sounds familiar …
When you become overly anxious, your brain sends a series of alarm bells to the rest of your body. Sometimes, it’s more subtle, like sweaty palms or faster breathing. Other times, anxiety can cause …
By Andrea Harris and Sue Cotey, RNsDo you snore? Do you feel fatigued every day? Do you wake up frequently throughout the night? It may be that the shallow breathing or breaks in breathing caused …
… organ in your throat that houses your vocal cords, two flaps of tissue that move to allow breathing and vibrate to help you speak.That inflammation affects the flexibility of those vocal cords, making them …
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You’re walking to your car late at night when you hear a noise. It could just be the wind rustling the trees, but it could also be something else. Your body tenses. Your breathing …
… bathroom. You’re up because a panic attack jolted you out of your sleep. You’re sweating, breathing hard, your heart is racing and you can’t shake the panic or dread you’re feeling …
When your mouth doesn’t produce enough spit (saliva), it can feel like your own personal version of the Sahara Desert — bone-dry, parched and cracked. Dry mouth (xerostomia) can even make swallowing and speaking …
At the end of a long hard day, a yoga lesson is exactly what you need to destress and reconnect with your body. After a session of challenging poses, the instructor invites you to assume …
Your cerebral cortex is the largest part of your brain. It’s what houses functions like your voluntary movement, sensation, language, memory, thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, emotional responses and more. Other parts of your …
Respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV, is a lung infection that’s highly contagious.“RSV is the poster child for what’s called paramyxoviruses, which is a family of viruses that can cause mild infections …
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