Sleep Well Not getting enough sleep can cause you to be sleepy during the day. It can make you less able to function. Snoring and sleep disorders can cause these problems, too. Insomnia Signs & Symptoms * Having trouble falling asleep. Waking up in the middle of the night. Waking up too early and not […]
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SleepWell® Program Week 1 Insomnia includes problems falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early. It is normal to have a bad night of sleep every now and then. Occasional poor sleep becomes insomnia when this pattern continues for several weeks AND fatigue or feeling drowsy during the day occurs due to lack of
Sleep Well Do You Have Insomnia? Answer these questions: 1. Do you have trouble falling asleep? 2. Do you have problems staying asleep? 3. Do you wake up too early and can’t get back to sleep? 4. Do any of these problems last at least 3 weeks? If you answered yes to number 4, answer
SELF-CARE CORNER Heel pain is the most common foot and ankle problem. Often, a sore heel is not serious. But if you ignore it and keep using the foot, it could get worse. When it comes to heel pain, the first clue is where the heel hurts. Pain at the bottom of the heel is
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SELF-CARE CORNER Healthy blood is designed to clot. When blood clots, it prevents heavy bleeding. But, if a clot happens inside a vein, it can be dangerous. This is called a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Sometimes, the blood clot may move through the body and get stuck in the lungs. This is called a pulmonary
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MEDICAL NEWS In 2019, the U.S. has seen the biggest measles outbreak since 1994. Measles was declared eliminated in the year 2000, but in recent years measles has come back. This outbreak is due to two main factors: 1. Many people travel abroad. They may travel to a place where measles is common. They catch
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MEDICAL NEWS High blood pressure gets a lot of attention. But low blood pressure can cause health problems as well. If blood pressure is too low, your organs will not receive enough blood. This can quickly become dangerous. While a one-time low blood pressure reading is not usually concerning, a doctor should address chronic low
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MEDICAL NEWS The immune system is a finely tuned network of organs and cells that protect you. When the body senses a threat, such as an injury, bacteria, or virus, the immune system swings into action. An autoimmune disease occurs when the immune system mistakenly targets your own tissues, causing damage. Common autoimmune conditions *
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MEDICAL NEWS Sepsis can happen when a person has an infection like pneumonia, an infected cut in the skin or a urinary tract infection. Then, the body’s immune system releases a strong response that can get out of control. This immune response is so powerful that it can damage the body’s organs and cause blood
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MEDICAL NEWS Hepatitis is a condition that affects the liver. If a person has hepatitis, their liver may be inflamed or damaged. What causes hepatitis? Many different things can cause hepatitis. They include: * A virus * Contaminated objects like needles or medical equipment * Heavy alcohol use * Certain medications * Some medical conditions
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