Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock By Elizabeth S. Mitchell/Aug. 26, 2021 4:05 pm EDT While there is obviously a major difference in level of concern involved when someone says their “allergies are bothering them” versus they are “having an allergic reaction,” what’s happening in their…
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What Really Happens To Your Body When You Hold In A Yawn
There are times in life, either at work or during a conversation, when letting out a huge yawn can be deemed inappropriate. Because of this, it’s pretty common that people will hold in their yawns to not offend others or appear…
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Most people have limited time to work out and want to get the most bang for their buck out of each sweat session. But research shows that missing one important step in your fitness routine can cost you in the…
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When You Do These Lunges Every Day, This Is What Happens
Now that many have ditched the gym in favor of working out at home, simpler workout routines are likely to make a comeback. And, contrary to popular belief, even the simplest of movements have been shown to build a stronger…
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When is ‘dead’ really dead? What happens after a person ‘flatlines’
How long should doctors wait after a “flatline” appears before they can declare a person dead? How can they be sure that heartbeat and circulation will not return? The most common way that people die is after their heart stops…
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What happens when the ICU is full?
COVID-19 outbreaks are often followed by headlines saying that intensive care units (ICUs) have hit capacity. But what does it really mean for an ICU to be full? In normal times, ICUs typically run at roughly 70% to 80% capacity,…
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When you have your period, this is what happens to your body
Whether you dread your period’s arrival each month or celebrate it and what your menstrual cycle means for your health, it’s a tricky little thing to deal with and keep track of. But no matter how you feel about your…
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What happens to your body when your have COVID-19?
As the number of cases of COVID-19 rises, experts continue to learn more about the disease. They know that symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath. But what does the virus do inside your body to cause those symptoms?…
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When you drink decaf coffee every day, this is what happens to your body
Coffee is a drug, thanks to the caffeine that makes coffee what it is. And while coffee connoisseurs might balk at the idea of having decaf, those of us who want to drink coffee but don’t want the hassle of…
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