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Holiday Heart Syndrome Signs You Should Keep An Eye Out For This Season – Health Digest
According to a 2017 article in Alcohol Research, alcohol weakens your heart’s ability to contract, which can result in irregular or fast heartbeats. When you consume five or more drinks in a single sitting, you’re at an increased risk for atrial fibrillation. Binge drinking and heavy daily drinking are both associated with an increased risk […]
Serious Signs That You’re Allergic To Marijuana – Health Digest
Signs of a marijuana allergy are very similar to any other kind of allergy, according to Dr. Rachna Patel. “It could include things like sore or itchy throat, stuffy nose, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, swelling, red and teary eyes, rash, hives, bronchitis, and asthma,” explained the cannabis expert. Contact dermatitis caused by touching weed can […]
The Tell-Tale Signs Of Brain Death – Health Digest
Brain death differs from a coma. A person who is brain-dead is considered dead, while a person in a coma is not. Although a comatose person is unconscious, the brain is still working and they are therefore not considered dead (per Better Health Channel). Oppositely, an individual who is brain dead may still be breathing, have a […]
Warning Signs In Your Baby’s Poop You Shouldn’t Ignore – Health Digest
Keeping your baby hydrated is vital to preventing constipation, a common concern in infants (per the AAP). If you notice hard, dry stools or signs of discomfort during bowel movements, make sure your baby is getting enough fluids. If your baby is six months of age or older, you can offer them water or diluted fruit […]
Signs The Sore In Your Mouth Needs Medical Attention – Health Digest
Statistics within StatsPearl state that 1%-5% of cancers in the oral cavity are found in the hard palate. The most common cancer in the oral cavity is squamous cell carcinoma, accounting for 2% of diagnoses in the hard palate. Other common cancers include adenoid cystic carcinoma, mucoepidermoid carcinoma, and low-grade papillary adenocarcinomas. The most common symptom […]
Signs You’re Suffering From Exercise Intolerance – Health Digest
At the cellular level, muscles rely on efficient energy production for contraction and function. With exercise intolerance, there can be a problem with the metabolic pathways, specifically in the mitochondria, which are the energy powerhouses of the cell. This can result in decreased ATP production, the primary energy currency for muscle contraction. The outcome? Muscle […]
Tell-Tale Signs These Foods Aren’t Safe To Eat – Health Digest
When you think there might be a food shortage or other disaster, there’s a good reason that people reach for canned goods. These have a long shelf life, unmatched by other foods in your pantry. But even precious cans of food can go bad eventually. This is especially true if they weren’t stored at the […]
7 physical signs of stress you shouldn’t ignore – plus what can help
From fatigue to cravings, there are some physical signs of stress that probably shouldn’t be ignored. Nutritionist for DIRTEA, Clarissa Berry reveals more, plus what can help The adrenal glands are two small glands situated on top of the kidneys and are where your primary stress hormones are made. These are hormones like cortisol and […]
Children’s mental health – child psychotherapist reveals key signs to look out for
Worried about your children’s mental health? For Children’s Mental Health Week, Child psychotherapist Dr Alison McClymont reveals the key signs to look out for Research published this year by Wysa revealed that one in three 13 to 17 year olds in the United Kingdom showed symptoms of depression or anxiety that warranted an investigation – […]