Hitting the snooze button and oversleeping actually go hand in hand, and could even be hurting your health. Just as the body relies on regular meals to stay healthy, it also needs regular, predictable sleep. Should You Use an Alarm Clock? paul mansfield photography / Moment / Getty Images Do you set an alarm to tell you it is time to stop eating? You pay attention to your bodys signals to inform you when you are feeling full and have eaten enough....
Prediabetesis an early warning sign that you may be headed towards full-blowntype 2 diabetes. The sooner you implement lifestyle changes the more you increase your chances of staving off diabetes. Prediabetes means your body is not producing enoughinsulinor the insulin does not work properly. Jose Luis Pelaez / Photodisc / Getty Images Biking, running, swimming, and hiking are highly recommended activities. Get Tested A simple blood test is used to diagnose prediabetes....
Procrastination is characterized by delaying work on a task that requires completion. While its not a mental health disorder, procrastination can cause psychological distress. Frequent procrastination may negatively affect your personal, school, or work lives. Getty Images What Is Procrastination? While everyones reasons for procrastinating are unique, there may be a common element of fear andperfectionismmotivating procrastinating behavior. Procrastination is also associated with higher levels of anxiety and depression. All of these can impact a persons ability to follow through with impending tasks and meet deadlines....
Watery eyes, also known asepiphora, is a common disorder that can sometimes get better without treatment. MICROGEN IMAGES/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty Images What Causes Watery Eyes? Tears are produced by the lacrimal gland in the eye and keep the surface moist. MICROGEN IMAGES/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty Images Unneeded tears flow through channels down into the nose. However, things can go awry. Dry Eyes Even though youreyes are dry, they can cause watery eyes....
Cancer is often described as a “battle” where you have to “fight” to survive. Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be a time of great stress and anxiety. It can be overwhelming, and you may be unsure of the next steps to take. FatCamera / Getty Images See an Oncologist This point may seem obvious to many, but its important to cover. There are also different types of oncologists. A medical oncologist most often manages and coordinates your care....
No matter the reason, you’re able to learn how to swallow pills by using certain strategies. Tetra Images / Getty Images What Causes Problems Swallowing Pills? Even a single bad experience was enough to cause an ongoing problem. Tetra Images / Getty Images When Chewing Pills Isn’t Safe With some pills, chewing or crushing is just fine. With others, though, it’s a bad idea for many reasons. It can lower the effectiveness of a drug or cause serious side effects, including overdose....
You may be switching from a mini-pill to a combined pill. Opill is the first and only birth control pill available without a prescription. Talk with your healthcare provider if you have questions or concerns about switching. Alternatively, you’ve got the option to actually start your new combination pill right away. Be prepared to possibly experience someside effects. You do not need to wait for your next menstrual period. This will ensure a seamless switch and allow you to move forward without the worry of unintended pregnancy....
The most common way people take medications is orally (by mouth). This process is known as absorption. Tablets and Capsules In general, you should take tablets and capsules with water. AsiaVision / Getty Images If you have any questions about this, ask your pharmacist. If you havetrouble swallowing your medication, tell your healthcare provider and pharmacist. Additionally, many pharmacies can add different flavoring to liquid medications without an additional prescription by the healthcare provider....
The thyroid medication levothyroxine should be taken on an empty stomach at around the same time every day. You should avoid eating or drinking for 30 minutes to one hour after taking it. There are variations in how and when you should take other kinds of thyroid medication. Illustration by Emily Roberts, Verywell Some may need to be taken at specific times of the day or with or without food....
Our Conversation Coach Can Help As people age and begin to have more difficulty living at home alone, one topic is often dreaded and avoided more than the othersnursing homes and assisted livings. Or, if they are discussed, it may be in passing, like: Promise me you wont ever put me in one of those! While it might not be a very comfortable idea to talk about, its important to consider what steps to take when living at home becomes a challenge....
Roughly a quarter of primary caregiverssaytheir health has gotten worse since starting to care for a loved one. And that makes sense. For many caregivers, however, thats a tough conversation to navigate.
Musculoskeletal chest pain can be alarming since any pop in of chest pain can raise concerns aboutheart disease. Heart disease, however, is only one of the many types of conditions that can produce chest pain. One of the more frequent causes of non-cardiac chest pain is a strained chest muscle. Verywell / Emily Roberts The article will explore some causes of musculoskeletal chest pain and how strained chest muscles are diagnosed and treated....
Many foods you buy are labeled with nutrition facts, making it easy to detect and limithigh-cholesterolfoods. But what about foods you purchase that don’t have a label, like deli meat or prepared foods? Understanding general principles about high-cholesterol foods can help you determine which non-labeled foods might be high in cholesterol. Joanna Gorzelinska/EyeEm/Getty Images Understanding Cholesterol When cholesterol comes up in conversations about diet, the context is usually negative. But it’s important to understand that not all cholesterols are dangerous....
