We all get backed up now and then. And when constipation happens, you want fast relief from the discomfort. So, how can you make yourself poop? Experts have a few safe strategies to get your gut moving — and keep it moving normally. First, take a moment to reflect...

Backed up? Here are 11 expert-approved ways to make yourself poop

The Standard

My Austrian mum was big on rituals when we were kids. It began at dawn, when into the room she’d march bellowing “aufstehen”, which quite literally means “stand up” and is absolutely the most rousing wake-up call you could ever receive. To this day anyone who so much as murmurs the word aufstehen in my vicinity instantly makes me think of icy cold mornings and leaping from my bed before thrusting my shivering limbs into my uniform with as much speed as I could muster.Next up in my mum’s daily schedule: cleaning time. This is not to be confused with...

5 pre-bedtime drinks that supercharge sleep — and soothe everything from stress to bad skin

Health Digest

Brushing your teeth properly and regularly improves your oral hygiene. But how does this part of your dental care routine affect your risk of early death?

Brushing Your Teeth Has A Little-Known Effect On Your Early Death Risk

As a medical student, nails were one part of my anatomy course that I really struggled with. I found it difficult, at first, to stomach the sight of painful nail injuries. My squeamishness may have stemmed from witnessing someone sharply removing a plaster from their stubbed big toe – only to take the whole toenail away with it. Ouch. I’ve recovered now, which is lucky since nails can tell doctors a lot about the health of a patient.

What your nails can tell you about your health

Well+Good

On a perfect night, you’d put your head down on your cushiony pillow (hopefully not while scrolling TikTok—more on that later), get your eight hours, and wake up refreshed. You may even have the best sleep position in order to get the most quality zzzs. But if lately you've been thinking, why do I wake up every two hours?, you may see sleep as anything but refreshing.

9 Reasons You’re Waking Up Every Two Hours (or More) at Night, and How to Fall Back to Sleep ASAP

If you've used the Cash App mobile payment service to transfer money in the last six years, you may be eligible for a $2,500 payout. The proposed $15 million class-action settlement claims Cash App and its parent company Block failed to take proper care to prevent unauthorized access to user accounts.

Cash App Customers Are Eligible for a Payout. How to Submit a $2,500 Settlement Claim

Getting older is a privilege, but often has some unwanted side effects on your body — your eyesight might start to go, your joints may be feeling creaky and maybe your hair is going gray, among other things. Which brings us to a couple forms of an age-old question...

What Age Do Men Stop Getting “Excited?”

Interoception refers to perception of internal states of the body, such as feeling heartbeats or hunger. Difficulties with interoception could cause problems in regulating internal body states. A new study shows that heartbeat perception is less accurate in individuals with several different disorders. For the next 60 seconds, close your...

When the Brain Has Difficulty Listening to the Heart

There's rumbling outside again. A thunderstorm is brewing, and for many, that can almost guarantee a power outage is soon to follow. When your electricity is out, you've got several things to worry about: staying cool, navigating in the dark and keeping the food in your fridge from going bad. If the power is out for several days, you've also got to start worrying about preserving the food in your refrigerator. That's why it's good to have a plan by preparing for the possibility of a power outage in your home. It's an especially good idea now, as extreme weather events like hurricanes and heat waves continue to affect those in the US.

How to Keep Your Food From Going Bad in a Power Outage

The Independent

A retired paramedic has received a £50,000 settlement from a dentist after a root canal treatment left him hospitalised for weeks with a missing tooth and a heart infection which may have shortened his life by five years.Gerry White, 65, who lives in Stockport, Greater Manchester, received £50,000 in February after dental treatment at a local dental practice in 2012 resulted in an ongoing abscess that caused infective endocarditis – a potentially fatal inflammation of the heart valves’ lining.This infection put the father-of-three in hospital for six weeks in November 2017 and left him requiring heart valve replacement surgery in...

Patient’s huge payout after routine dental surgery could shorten his life by five years

Typically, vaginal discharge is a clear to white color. So it's understandable that you might be a little thrown off if you suddenly notice you're dealing with yellow discharge. But yellowish discharge is not necessarily the cause for immediate concern, doctors say. When asked what yellow discharge means, Meleen Chuang,...

What Does Yellow Discharge Mean? 2 Ob-Gyns Explain.

Gas, water bills and energy prices are high and climbing higher. This summer has been the hottest on record for many cities across the US, and these scorching temperatures and heat waves are causing many to run to their thermostats to seek relief. Increased air conditioning usage can hammer folks with lofty cooling costs this time of year, which may have you wondering how you can cool down without wrecking your monthly spending. When you're renting, it isn't always possible to implement major cost-saving and energy-conserving changes, like weatherstripping or buying new Energy Star appliances. Chances are that you're not allowed to undertake big projects as an apartment dweller since even small tweaks could result in a lease violation.

10 Tips to Lower Your Utility Costs as a Renter

Get ready to start peeing a little when you sneeze. This is a common refrain many people start hearing when they get pregnant or give birth. In fact, you've probably heard your mother, grandmother, aunts, or friends laugh off (or cringe at) a story about when they've "leaked." Even doctors...

Over Half of Women Have Urine Leakage at Some Point in Life—but Why Are We Still Afraid to Talk About It?

The US Sun

A DAD-OF-FIVE died after mistakenly pouring washing detergent on a bowl of cornflakes instead of milk, an inquest has heard. Tom McDonald was rushed to St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) in Dublin on March 9, 2023, after his daughter realised he had accidentally poisoned himself. “It was so quick – he was perfectly well and […]

Dad-of-five with dementia died after accidentally pouring washing detergent on his cornflakes instead of milk

Dental myths have existed for years and they have been handed down from generation to generation, so now most people consider them true. What are the most common dental misconceptions? Learn which ones are foiling your goals. Myth 1: You do not need a dental visit if your teeth feel...

Dental myths you must stop believing

Fox News

With the number of Americans over age 65 expected to skyrocket in the coming decades, two gerontologists share top tips for how aging adults can stay healthy and energized.

11 tips for adults age 65 and over to ‘live well’ over time, according to gerontologists

Visiting the dentist isn’t just about getting your teeth cleaned or making sure you don’t have cavities. It’s an opportunity to really take control of your oral health. Asking the right questions can help you feel more informed, more empowered, and might even reveal some aspects of your oral health you hadn’t considered before. So, next time you’re at the dentist, consider bringing up these ten questions.

10 Questions to Ask Your Dentist at Your Next Appointment

For some people, a rumbling stomach and a hunt for a midnight snack are the only reasons for getting out of bed in the middle of the night. Others face a late-night urge that they can't ignore: a visit (or multiple visits) to the bathroom. Not only is getting up several times throughout the night frustrating, but it can also ruin the quality of sleep you're getting.

Are You Waking Up to Pee Too Much? How to Minimize Night-Time Urination

The Social Security payment schedule is a little different for August, and the second round of checks are headed out next week -- more than a week after the first payments were sent out. We'll fill you in when you can expect to see your payment hit your bank account. If you're still waiting on your check from July, check out why it may not have arrived and what you can do about it.

August's Social Security Check Is on the Way: Here's When You'll Get It

Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health stands ready to push boundaries and set new standards for patient care this year, embracing what it calls the "golden age" of dentistry. Dan Burke, PDS Health's chief enterprise strategy officer, recently spoke with Becker's about what the company has planned for the rest of 2024 and the trends the company is keeping a close eye on.

The 'golden age' of dentistry

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Don’t Compromise Your Oral Health. How to Use Your Electric Toothbrush Correctly

To keep your teeth as healthy as possible, the American Dental Association recommends brushing twice a day for 2 minutes per session. The type of type...

Don’t Compromise Your Oral Health. How to Use Your Electric Toothbrush Correctly

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