Sleep apnea is a medical condition that causes someone to stop breathing intermittently while they sleep. cherrybeans / Getty Images What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a medical condition that causes intermittent breathing disruptions during sleep. cherrybeans / Getty Images These interruptions occur frequently throughout the night and often last 10 seconds or more. There are several types of sleep apnea, including: How Common Is Sleep Apnea? The American Sleep Apnea Association estimates that around 22 million Americans have sleep apnea....

Should you swap your chair for an exercise ball? Yoga ball chairs are all the rage. And some manufacturers have put out office chairs that hold a yoga ball. Blend Images / Hill Street Studios / Collection:Brand X Pictures / Getty Images But are they really good for your core and back, as some claim? The jury is still out on that one. It is also used to help people with back pain increase their ability to perform daily activities....

Most people spend too much time sitting which can lead to tension in the back and hips. If the facet joints are inflamed, extension can be aggravating and cause pain. Ask your healthcare provider or physical therapist if Childs Pose is okay for your back. Hero Images / Getty Images Be willing to forgo Child’s Pose if your low back is feeling vulnerable. Another thing you could do is to place a pillow under your chest and/or stomach....

Yoga is a mind-body practice that can help with constipation both directly and indirectly. Cat/Cow Deepak Sethi / Getty Images To do the pose: 2. Cobra Luis Alvarez / Getty Images 3. Photo composite by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health; Getty Images Supine Twists alvarez / Getty Images 4. Seated Twists 10'000 Hours / Getty Images 5. Revolved Chair JulPo / Getty Images 6. Deepak Sethi / Getty Images Revolved Crescent...

But what happens if you interact with people who also tested positive for COVID-19? Will that make your sickness longer or worse? Pekosz explained that the COVID-19 virus operates differently once its inside the body compared to outside. Westend61 / Getty Images Youll likely maintain some COVID-19 resistance immediately after your quarantine, too. That was essentially named because it interferes with another virus infection, Pekosz said. Westend61 / Getty Images...

Improving screening rates could help catch cancer early and save lives, he said. More than three-quarters of colorectal cancer-related deaths occur in people who are not up to date with screening. However, a blood test isnt a substitute for a colonoscopy. Photo Illustration by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health; Getty Images The best screening test is the one that gets done. How Does the Shield Test Detect Colorectal Cancer? Most people can get the Shield test during a routine annual physical....

Previously, only physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants were permitted to prescribe Paxlovid. Allowing pharmacists to prescribe any drug is very rare in the United States. Some states allow pharmacists to prescribe a narrow list of medicationsand often only under a providers supervision. Lara Antal / Verywell Under the revised authorization, the FDA allows state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid on their own to eligible patients. However, there are a few caveats....

A complex U.S. healthcare system adds to the burdens patients face when managing a chronic disease. Lilly has employed different telehealth companies to service each condition:Formfor obesity,Covefor migraine, and9amHealthfor diabetes. While Lilly manufactures both Zepbound and Monjaro, Mounjaro is not currently an option on LillyDirect. Patients who are interested in Zepbound can navigate directly to thepharmacy sectionof LillyDirect. But the platform can be used to manage obesity with or without medication....

Adults can now buy the test over the counter (OTC) without a doctors prescription. The test, calledSimple 2, is made by the virtual health companyLetsGetChecked. Chlamydia and gonorrhea are the two most common STIs in the United States. Courtesy of LetsGetChecked / Photo Illustration by Lecia Landis for Verywell Health These STIs are easily treatable, but people dont always know they are infected. If left untreated, both STIs can have severe health consequences, includinginfertility....

The approval provides more contraceptive options, especially for people who cant or dont like to swallow pills. There are many variables that might cause someone to have difficulty swallowing. Its approved for use to prevent pregnancy in women and people who menstruate. Illustration by Zoe Hansen for Verywell Health The combination of norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol has been available since 1968 as a contraceptive. Its also approved under various brand names to help alleviate symptoms ofmenopause, such ashot flashes....

it’s crucial that you change your diet. A phrase I knew all too well. My newgastroenterologist(GI specialist) made it seem so simple. Brit Haines Everyone hasirritable bowel syndrome. Its just a sensitive stomach. To me, IBS is so much more than a sensitive stomach. The diagnostic process helped me start to make the changes I needed to feel better. Everyone with IBS is different, so you must learn what works for you....

What Is Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)? Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) takes place if the body does not have enough iron. It can be diagnosed with a simple blood test. Witthaya Prasongsin / Getty Images Anyone can become iron deficient, but some people are more likely to develop the condition. For example, pregnant people are more at risk for developing IDA becauseiron needs increase throughout pregnancy. Iron Supplements Iron supplementshave been used as a standard practice for treating iron deficiency anemia....

Salting pasta water is a tried-and-true way to improve the flavor of each noodle. What Happens When You Boil Tap Water With Iodized Salt? When youre boiling water for pasta, youre probably just using regular tap water. Liudmila Chernetska/Getty Why Is All This Stuff Added to My Water and Salt? Thats what the researchers who did the latest study set out to test. I was surprised that 70% of the iodo-DBPs were washed away in the strained water, she said....