Connection
The Unfortunate Connection Between Heartburn And Back Pain – Health Digest
Alvaro Gonzalez/Getty Images Have you been experiencing back pain when you get heartburn? Though the conditions might seem unrelated, they could be connected. Heartburn, also known as acid reflux, happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) allows acid from the stomach to travel back into the esophagus. (It’s […]
The Connection Between Cannabis And Psychosis, Explained – Health Digest
Tatyanagl/Getty Images As states legalize recreational marijuana, more people are choosing cannabis over alcohol as their go-to way to unwind each day, according to the Associated Press. President Donald Trump announced on Monday, August 11, 2025, that he’s considering reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Cannabis […]
Are Heartburn And Constipation Related? The Strange Connection Explained – Health Digest
Peter Cade/Getty Images You’ve likely experienced the telltale symptoms of heartburn at some point: a burning sensation in the center of your chest, often accompanied by a bitter, acidic taste. Heartburn occurs when the sphincter muscle at the bottom of the esophagus, the tube leading from your […]
Science Explains The Unnerving Connection Between Bad Dreams And Dementia – Health Digest
VesnaArt/Shutterstock How often have you woken up after a bad dream? Nightmares can be common in young children, which explains why children want to either sleep with a nightlight or crawl into their parents’ bed. Having a nightmare or a distressing dream can also be common for […]