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Night terrors, or sleep terrors, are a parasomnia, or undesired and abnormal behavior that occurs during sleep. Night terrors are distinctly different from nightmares, although they are such a rare issue that they aren’t well understood and are therefore often mistaken for bad dreams. Here’s a look at how night terrors happen and what some of the potential causes may be. Exactly what instigates sleep terrors is difficult to pinpoint. There does, however, seem to be a significant genetic link to night terrors —...
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Stress doesn’t only wear on your mind—it wears on your body as well. When you start getting stressed out, your brain switches into “fight or flight” mode, also referred to as acute stress response, releasing excessive amounts of hormones such as cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. This process can result in physical health problems in addition to the condition’s psychological effects. So what exactly does stress do to your body? Musculoskeletal Problems Muscle tension is probably one of the first physical signs of stress. When...
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Running when it’s warm and sunny out is an easy feat. It’s running during the colder months that is the true test of a runner. Instead of sticking to the treadmill for 6 months or giving up running all together, try my personally tested cold weather tips. Figure out your layers. Sounds obvious, right? Well, learning the proper way to layer takes a few uncomfortable runs in the chilly air to figure out. After several attempts at running in a sweatshirt, I’ve learned it’s...
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Overactive bladder affects millions of men and women. Symptoms include feeling an overwhelming, uncontrollable urge to urinate, increased frequency, urine leakage, and waking to urinate several times during the night. Overactive bladder is a frustrating condition for many people. It can also be embarrassing if symptoms such as leaking urine are difficult to control. Fortunately, there are natural treatments that are effective in reducing, preventing and treating overactive bladder. Exercise Most exercises are used to train the bladder and strengthen muscles that control urination....
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Dry eye occurs when the eyes fail to produce enough tears so as to stay properly lubricated. In certain instances, sufficient tears are usually produced but they are of poor quality and thus they evaporate too quickly. A tear play a very important role in warding off infection, promoting clear vision and also keeps the front surfaces of the eye healthy. Having dry eyes might be painful and uncomfortable. When left untreated, the condition can lead to damages to the cornea, pain and loss...
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There is no crystal ball or DNA test to predict when menopause will hit, though your best bet would be to look at exactly when your mother or older sisters first experienced their own menopause. “Family history is often the best predictor,” states Mary Jane Minkin, a clinical doctor of obstetrics at Yale University School of Medicine. The thing is, though, it is not even close to predictable. While the usual age of menopause averages in the US at 51 and the common range spans...
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Taking good care of your health is a daily routine that you should always strive hard to achieve and make sure you look healthier, smell good, smart and perfect all the time. Apart from daily upkeep, there are a lot of things that you need to put in mind when it comes to maintaining your health. The armpits are usually seen as sensitive regions where bacteria hide and thrive. The type deodorant and antiperspirants you use will tell much more about your health and...
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Everyone and anyone knows that alcoholic beverages add weight to our waists. Who doesn’t know this? We all know that these drinks cause massive calorie intake and gain. Some drinks are not worth spending on, simply because they contain so many pesky and heavy calories. The video above covers what drinks to avoid. The video studies, “calorie ratio” and the amount of alcohol inside of the drink; these two factors are analyzed. The video aides viewers and discusses which alcoholic beverages to avoid if...
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There’s nothing more borderline debilitating or aggravating than tooth irritations. And together with the pain comes the very daunting reality that one could have dentist appointments in their near future consisting of Novocain, root canals, and a three-day recovery. However before one calls out of job, line up your own Netflix queue, then beg a pal to come for support, it’s vital to consider the several reasons why that pesky pain coming from their pearly whites may not be cavity related at all. To...
Night terrors, or sleep terrors, are a parasomnia, or undesired and abnormal behavior that occurs during sleep. Night terrors are distinctly different from nightmares, although they are such a rare issue that they aren’t well understood and are therefore often mistaken for bad dreams. Here’s a look at how night terrors happen and what some of the potential causes may be. Exactly what instigates sleep terrors is difficult to pinpoint. There does, however, seem to be a significant genetic link to night terrors —...
Stress doesn’t only wear on your mind—it wears on your body as well. When you start getting stressed out, your brain switches into “fight or flight” mode, also referred to as acute stress response, releasing excessive amounts of hormones such as cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. This process can result in physical health problems in addition to the condition’s psychological effects. So what exactly does stress do to your body? Musculoskeletal Problems Muscle tension is probably one of the first physical signs of stress. When...
Running when it’s warm and sunny out is an easy feat. It’s running during the colder months that is the true test of a runner. Instead of sticking to the treadmill for 6 months or giving up running all together, try my personally tested cold weather tips. Figure out your layers. Sounds obvious, right? Well, learning the proper way to layer takes a few uncomfortable runs in the chilly air to figure out. After several attempts at running in a sweatshirt, I’ve learned it’s...
Overactive bladder affects millions of men and women. Symptoms include feeling an overwhelming, uncontrollable urge to urinate, increased frequency, urine leakage, and waking to urinate several times during the night. Overactive bladder is a frustrating condition for many people. It can also be embarrassing if symptoms such as leaking urine are difficult to control. Fortunately, there are natural treatments that are effective in reducing, preventing and treating overactive bladder. Exercise Most exercises are used to train the bladder and strengthen muscles that control urination....
Dry eye occurs when the eyes fail to produce enough tears so as to stay properly lubricated. In certain instances, sufficient tears are usually produced but they are of poor quality and thus they evaporate too quickly. A tear play a very important role in warding off infection, promoting clear vision and also keeps the front surfaces of the eye healthy. Having dry eyes might be painful and uncomfortable. When left untreated, the condition can lead to damages to the cornea, pain and loss...
There is no crystal ball or DNA test to predict when menopause will hit, though your best bet would be to look at exactly when your mother or older sisters first experienced their own menopause. “Family history is often the best predictor,” states Mary Jane Minkin, a clinical doctor of obstetrics at Yale University School of Medicine. The thing is, though, it is not even close to predictable. While the usual age of menopause averages in the US at 51 and the common range spans...
Taking good care of your health is a daily routine that you should always strive hard to achieve and make sure you look healthier, smell good, smart and perfect all the time. Apart from daily upkeep, there are a lot of things that you need to put in mind when it comes to maintaining your health. The armpits are usually seen as sensitive regions where bacteria hide and thrive. The type deodorant and antiperspirants you use will tell much more about your health and...
Everyone and anyone knows that alcoholic beverages add weight to our waists. Who doesn’t know this? We all know that these drinks cause massive calorie intake and gain. Some drinks are not worth spending on, simply because they contain so many pesky and heavy calories. The video above covers what drinks to avoid. The video studies, “calorie ratio” and the amount of alcohol inside of the drink; these two factors are analyzed. The video aides viewers and discusses which alcoholic beverages to avoid if...
There’s nothing more borderline debilitating or aggravating than tooth irritations. And together with the pain comes the very daunting reality that one could have dentist appointments in their near future consisting of Novocain, root canals, and a three-day recovery. However before one calls out of job, line up your own Netflix queue, then beg a pal to come for support, it’s vital to consider the several reasons why that pesky pain coming from their pearly whites may not be cavity related at all. To...