Obesity is a major risk factor
While central sleep apnea may be triggered by medical conditions (such as heart disorders) and certain medications (such as opioids), obstructive sleep apnea often affects people who are overweight. In fact, as many as half of people with OSA are overweight, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
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Rectal bleeding You may notice red blood in your stool or simply on the toilet paper after wiping. Or your stool may be dark, caused by blood that has been
Gallstones Gallstones are stones that form in the gallbladder, a tiny sac that hangs out under the liver, disgorging bile as needed to digest fats. These stones cause swelling and
Sleep paralysis locks a person in a strange state between dreaming and waking, where they can’t move but might experience weird hallucinations. It affects only 7.6 percent of the general
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We all know that bloated, uncomfortable, nauseated feeling after eating something that doesn’t quite seem to agree with us. However, just because indigestion is a common health issue doesn’t mean
Don’t drink coffee before a blood pressure test If you’re going in for a regular doctor visit, you’re probably going to have your blood pressure taken. So, it’s best to
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1. Using dental floss to remove moles “There’s some pretty scary skin-care advice out there,” says New York City dermatologist Bobby Buka, MD, founder and chief science officer of the
Pear The high fiber content of pear helps decrease the risk of heart disease and the regulation of intestinal transit. The soluble fibers contained in pear delay absorption of glucose
The altitude where you live Researchers found that people living at high altitudes had a lower risk of developing metabolic syndrome, which leads to obesity and high cholesterol than those
No caffeine after 2 P.M. Because of it being a natural stimulant, coffee is a beloved and popular drink. It gives you a lot of energy to make it through
Carpal tunnel syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome mainly affects the wrists and hands. When you’re doing the same fine motor skill over and over—typing, say, or repetitive carpentry work—you can compress
A vitamin B12 deficiency, whether because you’re not getting enough B12 or aren’t absorbing it well, can cause symptoms like fatigue, difficulty walking, weakness, and confusion. Find out if you
Arthritis “Arthritis is probably the number one condition that people 65 or older contend with,” says geriatrician Marie Bernard, MD, deputy director of the National Institute on Aging in Bethesda,
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