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Hypersexual behavior could be a symptom of PTSD or other mental health issues. Here’s what to look for. A high sex drive combined with risky behaviors could be an underlying sign that something is up with your mental health. Pay attention to the scenarios below when it comes to your sex life. People cope with trauma in […]
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Looking for signs and symptoms of kidney disease problems? The kidney is one of the vital organs in the human body, and any alterations in normal functioning can be assessed by careful observation. The kidneys’ primary function is the removal of waste from the body, maintenance of normal electrolyte balance, controlling blood pressure, production of […]
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Exhaustion and sleep loss may have negative consequences, such as mood changes, slower reaction time, and hallucinations. In rare cases, it may be life threatening. Suffering through one sleepless night after another can make you feel pretty rotten. You might toss and turn, unable to get comfortable, or simply lie awake while your brain wanders restlessly […]
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If you’re noticing a difference in yourself or a loved one, it could be a sign of cognitive decline. Here’s what to watch for. It can be tempting to brush off early warning signs of cognitive decline in yourself or a loved one as no big deal. Many early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, for example, can […]
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If you’ve ever dyed your hair at home, you’ve probably had plenty of nightmares about worst-case-scenarios—you know, a two-toned dye job, a burning scalp, maybe even hair loss. Now, you can add the possibility of your face swelling up like a “lightbulb” to that list. Estelle, 19, (the woman didn’t give her last name, because, come […]
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How these behaviors can fly under the radar if you aren’t looking for them. ome may look back on their early years with fond memories of family and friends, neighborhood block parties, and feeling safe and secure in your own bed at night. For others, we grew up living in survival mode where flight or […]
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India Marshall’s ‘mystery braids’ turned into a beautiful surprise. A woman’s story of how a surgeon handled her braids during a head surgery has gone viral, not just for the thoughtful actions of the doctor, but for what it shows about the importance of representation in medicine. India Marshall posted her heartwarming story on Twitter: […]
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Eating chocolate and drinking coffee or tea could help you live longer, research suggests. Indulging in the treats while taking zinc supplements activates a compound that slows down ageing, a study found. This reverses the ‘internal stress’ that naturally accumulates over the years and has been linked to everything from cancer to Alzheimer’s. Zinc is […]
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OAKTON, Va. – The last time lawyer Erika Byrd talked her way out of an alcohol rehab center, her father took her to lunch. “Dad, I know what alcohol has done to me,” she told him that day in January 2011. “I know what it has made me do to you and mom. But that wasn’t […]
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Kids with anxiety can be a real challenge for parents to recognize. As you would expect, the biggest reason may be that children don’t yet have the ability to fully express themselves verbally. They’re unable to say to you, “Going to the playground today is causing me some anxiety, so I don’t want to go.” […]
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Consuming just one energy drink could increase your risk of heart attack and stroke in 90 minutes, a new study finds. Researchers from the University of Texas at Houston says the drinks narrow blood vessels, which restricts blood flow to vital organs. Past studies have linked energy drinks – such as Red Bull, Monster and 5-Hour Energy – […]
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In 2011, Gisèle Pelicot’s life became a nightmare, though she wouldn’t know it for nearly a decade. Her husband, Dominique Pelicot, had begun drugging her with sedatives and anti-anxiety medication. While she lay in an unconscious state, Dominique allegedly invited strangers from online chatrooms to rape her. Between 2011 and 2020, over 50 men, aged 26 […]