Doctors
Why Doctors Don’t Want Us To Sit On The Toilet For More Than 10 Minutes – Health Digest
Jonathan Kirn/Getty Images If you’ve ever taken your phone with you into the bathroom and sat on the toilet doom-scrolling, you’re in the majority. According to a June 2021 survey by Vioguard, Inc. (via PR Newswire), a whopping 73% of people admit to using their phone on the […]
Why Trampolines Are Every Doctor’s Nightmare – Health Digest
Karl Weatherly/Getty Images When 36-year-old nurse Jodie Wright jumped into a foam pit at a Flip Out trampoline park in England, she screamed in pain. She injured her leg to the point that she needed screws in her leg, and she told WalesOnline that she might need additional […]
12 Natural Remedies That Work According To Doctors – Health Digest
Images By Tang Ming Tung/Getty Images In the age of social media news and misinformation, you can’t believe everything you read on the internet. Chugging hot sauce likely won’t cure your cold, and putting toothpaste on your pimples won’t do much besides dry out your skin. With all […]
Is This Popular Spice An Effective Alternative To Ibuprofen? What Doctors Say – Health Digest
Dr. Jyotsna Nagda, a pain specialist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, shared (via TIME) that turmeric’s anti-inflammatory properties are what help with pain relief. And it’s not just its main active ingredient, curcumin (which gives this popular spice its characteristic yellow hue), that works in the pain relief department. Per registered dietitian nutritionist Katherine […]
Our Doctor’s Best Tips For Beating Post-Meal Fatigue – Health Digest
Singh says post-meal fatigue occurs for three reasons. “The first is that blood flow is diverted to your GI tract to help digest food and absorb nutrients which leaves less blood flow for the brain and muscles which can make you feel tired.” The second reason why you can become tired after a meal is […]
A Doctor’s guide to spotting and managing anxiety symptoms – Healthista
From feeling restless to headaches and stomach aches, some anxiety symptoms are more obvious than others. Dr Raj Arora reveals signs and symptoms of anxiety, plus how a self-care toolkit can help prevent anxiety levels from spiralling into a crisis Anxiety is a feeling of unease, worry or concern that typically occurs in the absence of imminent […]