7 Surprising Habits That Are Making Us Sick

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Your unwashed bed sheets

Bad news: Dust mites love your warm, dark bed as much as you do. While they are relatively harmless by themselves, their droppings and discarded body fragments can trigger asthma and allergic reactions.

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You feel down Feeling particularly down in the dumps can be a debilitating side effect of hypothyroidism. Dr. Srinath explains that “Depression can be related to other symptoms of hypothyroidism

8 Signs Proving That Your Body Is Really Healthy

A.S. September 11, 2017

Your Tongue Says A Lot Too A red tip often “accompanies symptoms like insomnia, palpitations, nervousness, and an unquiet mind.” Other tongue signs include a thick coating ─ particularly towards

7 Signs Your Body Became Alcohol-Intolerant

A.S. June 24, 2017

Worsening of Asthma An alcohol intolerance can cause worsening of respiratory issues, says Surasky. “If you have asthma, you can have asthmatic reaction at that moment,” he says.

Super Healthy Foods That Cleanse Your Arteries

A.C. December 6, 2018

Broccoli Broccoli can prevent artery clogging because it is loaded with vitamin K, which prevents calcium from damaging the arteries. Broccoli also prevents cholesterol oxidation and is full of fiber,

9 Alarming Symptoms That Warrant a Trip to the ER

A.C. June 3, 2019

Difficulty Breathing “Shortness of breath is one of the most common emergency department presentations,” says Stanton. The most common causes are asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) from smoking or

20 Surprising Effects Alcohol Can Have on Your Body

A.C. May 12, 2018

11. Pancreatitis: Excessive alcohol consumption or abuse is a leading cause of chronic pancreatitis. 12. Fatigue: Feeling tired may be a sign of anemia, which is a possible complication of

What’s Behind My Watery Eyes?

A.C. October 4, 2018

You have a blocked tear duct Another common reason for watery eyes is a blocked tear duct, but the blocked duct doesn’t cause an excess creation of tears, according to

6 Poor Health Signs Men Shouldn’t Ignore

C.C. August 21, 2020

You experience shortness of breath During a high intensity workout, shortness of breath may be just a normal symptom, but in some cases, people who experience this symptom should talk

These Foods Can Cut Your Risk of Stroke

A.C. October 10, 2018

Low-fat milk Turns out dairy isn’t the destroyer you might have been told. One study by Australia’s Monash University found that people who regularly drank low-fat milk had a lower risk

6 Alternative Therapies To Cure Back Pain For Good

A.S. July 17, 2017

Aerobic Exercise “Aerobic exercise makes the muscles more efficient over time,” says Dr. Cohen. But walking is just as good! “Walking is a more natural position for the back than

10 Diseases Affecting Baby Boomers More (Besides COVID)

M. C. November 11, 2021

“Sandwich generation” stress – Many baby boomers are still caring for their elderly parents, while at the same time for their own families. The stress of being a dual caregiver can

This Is How Long the New Covid-19 Vaccine Will Protect You

S.S. December 10, 2020

Adults over the age of 65 Lastly, since COVID-19 disproportionately affects the older generations, it’s likely that adults over the age of 65. Keep in mind that the CDC has

These Hand Exercises Reduce Arthritis Pain

A.C. March 4, 2018

Thumb bend Start in the same position and bend your thumb inward toward your palm and stretch for the bottom of the pinky finger with your thumb. If you can’t

Stretches for Hands and Feet to Reduce Unwanted Tension

A.C. April 8, 2019

The purpose of stretching is to maintain full range of motion around a joint – and your your hands and feet need stretching too. When we have full range of

11 Unexpected Things That Could Be Behind Your Muscle Pain

A.C. April 13, 2021

6. Your muscle pain could be an inflammatory condition Those who are older than 65 should be evaluated periodically for inflammatory muscle conditions such as polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). It’s an

7 Things You Can Do Right Now to Prevent Blood Sugar Spikes

A.C. December 8, 2020

6. Add more H2O This is probably the easiest way to prevent blood sugar spikes. Drinking plenty of water benefits both your physical and mental health. On the other hand,