Could Vivid Dreams Be a Sign of Mental Illness?

Do Vivid Dreams Have Meaning? For more mental health resources, see Verywell Health’sNational Helpline Database. What Helps With Troubling Vivid Dreams? Olga Rolenko / Getty Images Treatment for vivid dreaming is based on the cause of the dreaming. The quality of your diet and getting enough nutrients are factors in good sleep health. Lifestyle changes and speaking with a professional may help. 2019 Mar 15;10:459. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00459 Wamsley EJ, Stickgold R.Dreaming and offline memory processing....

April 18, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Jason Randall

Could You Be Allergic to Cinnamon?

Although it’s rare, it is possible to be allergic to cinnamon. Symptoms can range from mild, such as a rash or hives, to life-threatening, as withanaphylaxis. Verywell / Alexandra Shytsman Where Does Cinnamon Come From? Verywell / Alexandra Shytsman Cinnamon spice is made fromCinnamomumtree bark. Ceylon is considered purer and is native to Sri Lanka and India. What Is a Cinnamon Allergy? DermNet /CC BY-NC-ND Sometimes,anaphylaxis, a life-threatening reaction, can occur from coming in contact with an allergen....

April 18, 2025 · 3 min · 547 words · Brad Richardson

Could Your Acne Really Be Rosacea?

Rosacea can’t be cured, but it can be controlled Rosacea can sometimes be mistaken for acne. The symptoms can be similar: pimples across your cheeks, nose, and chin. You might assume your adult breakouts are just run-of-the-mill acne, but could it actually be rosacea instead? Boyloso / Getty Images Is Rosacea a bang out of Acne? Rosacea is not a form ofacne vulgaris, although it sometimes can be hard to distinguish from common acne....

April 18, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Kenneth Cline

Could Your Phone Be Causing Your Headaches?

The more you use your mobile phone, the higher your likelihood of developing migraines and other symptoms. The number of hours that you spend on your phone is directly linked to your headache frequency. All of these activities have been shown to contribute to migraines and their associated symptoms. PeopleImages / Getty Images Availability by email or other electronic communication is expected in many jobs. And, mobile phones also give people the ability to socialize and find fast information and entertainment....

April 18, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Joshua Suarez

Could Your Salivary Duct Be Blocked? Here’s What You Need to Know

Your salivary glands produce saliva and empty it into your mouth through slots called ducts. When these ducts become blocked, they can’t produce enough saliva to moisten your food for proper eating. Symptoms of a blocked or damaged salivary duct can cause it to become inflamed and swollen. ArtMarien/ Getty Images While most blocked ducts resolve with home treatment, severe problems may need more complex treatments. Blocked salivary duct pain takes place if a blockage partially or completely stops saliva flow in a duct....

April 18, 2025 · 3 min · 624 words · Martin Gay

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April 18, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Jeffrey Rodriguez

COVAX Estimates Having 25% Fewer COVID Vaccines for 2021 Global Distribution

They initially projected they’d have 1.9 billion doses to distribute globally for the remainder of this year. However, there remains a stark gap between vaccination rates across nations. They hope this will help countries vaccinate about 40% of their population, before boosters rollout. KrizzDaPaul / Getty Images Delaying the booster rollout would thus free a significant amount of doses for LMICs to access. you could find an available appointment near youhere....

April 18, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Timothy James

COVID Can Cause Dizziness. Here's How to Recover

It sometimes occurs withvertigo, a feeling your surroundings are spinning. Both dizziness and vertigo can present in people withlong COVID. Researchers are still trying to determine the exact number of people who experience dizziness with COVID-19. bymuratdeniz / Getty Images While there are limited studies, evidence suggests that dizziness and vertigo are neurological symptoms of COVID-19. Both symptoms can affect a person’s balance. The report’s authors further noted that neurological symptoms of COVID-19 were more common in people with severe COVID-19....

April 18, 2025 · 4 min · 701 words · Dr. Jonathan Douglas

COVID Cases Are Rising Again. Is It Still Dangerous to Get Infected?

Grace Cary / Getty Images Key Takeaways COVID-19 cases are rising again in the United States. However, availabledatashow a 12.5% increase in weekly COVID hospitalizations in late July to 9,056. Were past the point of the pandemic where the virus overwhelms our healthcare system, Labus said. Grace Cary / Getty Images Anecdotally, many individuals who have caught COVID recently have reported milder symptoms and quicker recoveries, he added. Is It Still Risky to Get Multiple COVID Infections?...

April 18, 2025 · 2 min · 218 words · Paul Jones

COVID Fatigue: Treatments for Long-Term Symptoms

This is associated with fatigue, muscle aches, and depression. Post-COVID fatigue is more than feeling tired. More research is being conducted exploring the potential forCOVID-19 vaccination to reduce the severity of long COVID symptoms. demaerre / Getty Images Research on how best to treat long COVID is ongoing as the condition is new. Research also suggests that post-COVID fatigue symptoms can improve over time, with varying rates of symptom duration....

April 18, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Patricia Hunter

COVID in Review: How Has the Pandemic Changed Us?

Over two years ago, COVID-19 rapidly spread across the globe, changing the fabric of society. Masking has become the norm. Reports of newly-discovered variants crop up every few months. Jessica Olah / Verywell Many are battling COVID-induced brain fog and debilitating fatigue. Others are struggling to find ways to cope with grief and loneliness. Some would argue these changes may last forever. Verywell / Jessica Olah In a short series, Verywell looks back at the ways COVID-19 has changed our lives....

April 18, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Marcus Stuart

COVID Vaccine During Pregnancy Protects Babies, Study Shows

The COVID vaccines have been shown to be safe and effective for pregnant people. The new data also provides reassurance to parents that their babies will also get the shots benefits. Researchers looked at 379 infants under the age of 6 months in 17 states. Prostock-Studio/Getty Of the babies in the study, 176 had COVID and 203 did not have COVID. The babies were seen at 20 different childrens hospitals in the United States from July 2021 to January 2022....

April 18, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Patricia Evans

COVID Vaccine Rejectors May Be Here To Stay

Still, almost a fifth of the US population have rejected the COVID-19 vaccine and wont get vaccinated. These arent people who dont have time to get their shots or who are waiting for a specific reason. Only a quarter of the unvaccinated population says they want to get vaccinated, but havent yet. Alex Dos Diaz / Verywell We collected the latest data for the week ending on June 4th. Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Utah all have rising daily case numbers and deaths....

April 18, 2025 · 2 min · 270 words · Mr. Jared Lopez