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Being Sick Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Heart Rate – Health Digest
TetianaKtv/Shutterstock Feeling under the weather affects our bodies in countless ways. Depending on the cause of illness, you may experience muscle aches, an upset stomach, fever, low energy, a lack of appetite, and more. Being sick can also impact our body’s different automatic functions, such as heart rate. According to the Mayo Clinic, a healthy […]
This Common Medication May Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Personality – Health Digest
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock Sometimes we underestimate the effects that over-the-counter (OTC) medications can have on our health and wellness. It’s easy to assume that medications that don’t require a prescription have fewer side effects than drugs that do require doctor approval. However, this isn’t always the case. In fact, some OTC meds can impact […]
Can You Die From Embarrassment? What We Know – Health Digest
Not everyone is eager to have colonoscopies or heart tests done to assess if there might be underlying issues they should be dealing with. In fact, according to Gothenburg Health, it is possible to die from diseases like colon cancer if you’re embarrassed about getting a colonoscopy done. In addition to feeling anxiety and fear […]
Robert Downey Jr. Said He Was On Beta Blockers During Golden Globes Speech. Here’s What They Are – Health Digest
Beta blockers can be taken when you’re anticipating performance-related anxiety, explained San Diego-based psychiatrist Dr. Sheldon Zablow (via USA Today). Adding that their effects begin within 10 minutes and last about three hours, Dr. Zablow shared, “You can take them situationally. If you can anticipate when you’re going to be anxious and you take it before, it can help […]
What Happens To Your Heart When You Take Ibuprofen Every Day – Health Digest
Not all NSAIDs have the same effect on your heart, according to a 2011 meta-analysis in BMJ. The study pulled the results of 31 research trials comparing the effects of naproxen, ibuprofen, celecoxib (Celebrex), and four other NSAIDs on cardiovascular risk. The analysis found that ibuprofen had three times the risk of stroke and twice […]
This Is The Best Sleep Position When You Have A Headache – Health Digest
When it comes to migraines, your sleep schedule and how you sleep can be more important than ever. “Anything that gets you out of your normal routine can cause a headache, because the ‘migraine brain’ likes to be as steady and stable as possible,” explained Dr. Katherine Hamilton, a neurologist and headache specialist at MedStar Health […]
What It Means When Your Ear Wax Stinks – Health Digest
If your ear wax has become especially stinky, it may indicate an excess of cerumen has accumulated in your ear, explains the Cleveland Clinic. This can create a blockage, which may be accompanied by earache, hearing loss, tinnitus, and yes, a bad smell. Ear wax buildup isn’t always within our control. Rather, it can occur […]
Turns Out This Is The Best Sleep Position For Your Eyes – Health Digest
A 2017 study in Cornea involved 125 people —100 of whom had dry eye disease — and their sleep habits. Those who slept on their left or right side had more severe dry eye than those who slept on their backs. Sleeping with a fan can soothe your mind and cool your body, but this […]
This Common Sleep Disorder Can Increase Your Risk Of Cardiovascular Death – Health Digest
A 2017 study in Neurology followed 57,000 women to see if RLS led to a higher risk of death. Even though women with RLS didn’t have a higher risk of death from any cause, they had a 43% higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease compared to those women without RLS. Meanwhile, no links between […]
Turns Out Winter Snow Can Actually Damage Your Eyes. What We Know – Health Digest
Have you noticed how when you walk out of your home on a cold winter day with snow all around you, the entire atmosphere around you just seems all that brighter? One reason for this is that the snow and ice around you are reflecting the sun’s rays. So UV rays are coming from above and […]