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November 27, 2020/Heart Health

Why Sleep Apnea Raises Your Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death

… caused by a heart attack, but by abnormal heart rhythms.”Sleep apnea is diagnosed when you stop breathing for 10 seconds or longer — at least five times an hour — during sleep.Researchers suspect sleep apnea …

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February 3, 2025/Primary Care

Dry Air Can Negatively Impact Your Health — Here’s What To Do About It

Whether you’re lounging poolside in the desert or walking in a winter wonderland, one thing’s for sure: Your body’s feeling the effects of all that dry air. From fly-away hair to …

Couple wearing face masks walking down street
October 15, 2020/Infectious Disease

Do Face Masks Actually Protect Me, Or Just Those Around Me?

… respiratory droplets aren’t spread solely by coughing and sneezing. They can be expelled by talking, singing, breathing heavily, laughing – you name it. That’s why it’s crucial to wear a face mask anytime …

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February 3, 2025/Lung

How Wildfire Smoke Impacts Your Health

… things that have burned, like houses and manufactured items), fumes and gases like carbon monoxide and cyanide.“Breathing in those toxic fumes and gases can cause short-term and long-term symptoms and complications,” states …

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December 20, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

What Exercises Burn the Most Calories?

… your body burns calories for energy, says Kuharik. That flame is always lit. Just the act of breathing requires the smoldering of a few calories.But when you exercise, your calorie burn can quickly turn …

Woman sleeping in bed at night while sleep study is performed.
October 4, 2022/Sleep

What To Expect From a Sleep Study

… a sleep laboratory to be diagnosed with sleep apnea, a condition that causes you to repeatedly stop breathing while you sleep.Sleep apnea patternsYou could have sleep apnea and other patterns of breathing disturbances. “In …

child wearing scarf over face in winter
December 1, 2020/Lung

How To Manage Winter Asthma

… asthma are exposed to triggers — which make asthma symptoms worse — they might cough, wheeze or have trouble breathing. For many people, cold air is a common asthma trigger.Dr. Thakur says winter can be problematic …

child getting a cough medicine dose by spoon
October 30, 2023/Children's Health

Cough Medicine and Kids: Safety and Alternatives To Stop the Cough

The sound of your child coughing is the parenting equivalent of nails on a chalkboard, isn’t it?You’ll do just about anything to make it stop. Because it’s so pitiful. So heart …

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November 4, 2022/Heart Health

5 Common Causes of Heart Palpitations

Hollywood rom-coms may have you thinking that the flutter in your chest is the beginning of your happily ever after. But what about those times when your heart skips a beat and romance isn …

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January 20, 2022/Allergies

What Are Signs That My Child Has a Food Allergy?

Q: I suspect my child might have a food allergy. What are the telltale signs and how should I take action?A: Typically, with a classic food allergy, symptoms begin within 30 to 60 minutes …

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