One of the most important ways of looking after your body is keeping hydrated. Here are some signs of dehydration you should look out for. Bad breath has many causes, but dehydration is one of them - your saliva production goes down making it less likely to kill odors from food. You feel hungry all the time. Next time you’re feeling peckish for a snack, it may just be your body telling you it needs water. Headaches are a notorious symptom of dehydration. Being dehydrated can cause fluid to shift out of the brain, resulting in a pounding pain. Dehydration can also lead to trouble performing visual tasks. So, not being able to focus may be your body needing fluids. Constipation is another key sign of dehydration. Water regulates and aids digestion so that food can pass through your system healthily. Dehydration can cause neurological effects that lead to irritability. So, next time you're in a bad mood, drinking some water might cheer you up!

Signs Of Dehydration You Should Never Overlook

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Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDMedically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDHeartburn is a burning sensation in your chest caused by stomach acid refluxing (coming back up)  into the esophagus (the hollow muscular tube that connects your throat to your stomach). Over 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month.You may experience heartburn every once in a while from overeating or eating too fast. Some people get occasional heartburn, but some experience it more regularly if they have a condition like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or chronic acid reflux.GERD is a gastrointestinal condition in which stomach acid flows...

What To Drink for Heartburn Relief

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The heat is on.

With temperatures expected to soar above the 90s across much of the eastern US this week, millions are preparing to beat the heat. Experts are urging those who take certain medications — including those used to treat high blood pressure, allergies and mental health conditions — to take extra precautions.  

Temps will begin rising on Tuesday and reach their punishing peaks on Thursday and Friday. Heat index values in northern New Jersey, southern Connecticut and New York City are expected to hit 100 to 105 degrees. 

Here are the medications that can cause greater heat-related health...

Heat waves are extra dangerous if you’re taking these medications

Blood clots in the legs can be a serious medical condition that requires immediate attention. Understanding the causes, symptoms, prevention methods, and treatments can help you manage your health better and avoid potential complications. This article will delve into everything you need to know about blood clots in your legs.

What to know about blood clots in your legs

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The zodiac signs that are perceived as lazy are those who are prone to procrastination. Such individuals love to work at their own pace and sometimes delay the delivery of assignments or tasks. People who love their comfort zone are sometimes seen as lazy people since their work rate is not as high as others.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Lazy

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

People with an irregular heart rhythm taking a common blood pressure drug may be at greater risk of serious bleeding, according to a study recently published in JAMA. Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm and can lead to blood clots or stroke if left untreated, according to the American Heart Association.

Common Blood Pressure Drug May Increase Bleeding Risk for Some Patients, Study Finds

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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Plus the difference between heart attack symptoms for men and women.

Why is arm pain a common heart attack symptom? Here’s what you should know

Bloating in the digestive system can cause pain and discomfort. The abdomen may become distended (stick out) and cause symptoms such as a feeling of fullness, pressure, or tightness in the stomach. The symptoms of bloating can range from mild to severe. In some cases, it lasts a long time and disrupts daily life.

Bloating: Pain, Heaviness, Tightness, and Swollen Abdomen

As the temperature rises, you may be feeling some discomfort if you’re in the sun all day. There are the obvious causes, from sunburn to overheating. But have you noticed a change in the frequency of your bowel movements after days of hot weather? When even a day of activity and healthy meals can’t seem to make you go No. 2, what gives?

Why You Feel Constipated During a Heat Wave, According to a Gastroenterologist

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Feeling the Heat? Here are the Signs of Dehydration You Need to Know

The Independent

Extreme heat can raise the danger of heat-related illnesses and threaten health in a more subtle way — by amplifying the side effects of many common medications. Hot weather, too, can damage medicines such as insulin that require refrigeration. Inhalers can explode. Epinephrine injectors such as EpiPens can malfunction. Meds delivered in the mail can deteriorate.A look at common problems and solutions related to heat and medicine:              Which medicines could cause problems in the heat?            ...

Extreme heat and some medicines can be a risky combo. Here's what to know

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Pulmonary edema is a critical condition where fluid accumulates in the lungs.

Recognizing Pulmonary Edema: Key Warning Signs To Watch For

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How to Cool Your Body Down Fast

Woman's World

For all women, estrogen is essential for sustaining the hair growth phase and boosting hair density on the scalp. But owing in large part to genetics, the follicles of some women are particularly dependent on the hormone, says endocrinologist Geoffrey Redmond, MD. This means even slight declines can set off shedding. And for women whose follicles rely heavily on estrogen, problems tend to crop up around perimenopause, when the hormone breaks its predictable monthly pattern and begins a downward trend.

Low Estrogen Levels Can Be Linked To Thinning Hair: Here’s What Can Help

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Brain fog, while not technically a medical term, can be a hugely inconvenient, stressful, and draining state to exist in. Brain fog is often characterized as a lack of concentration, mental exhaustion, and sluggishness. It may also present as difficulty multitasking or recalling memories. For those who experience it, managing brain fog often comes down… Continue reading Experiencing Brain Fog? Try These Expert Tips

Experiencing Brain Fog? Try These Expert Tips

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

When dangerous heat waves strike, what happens inside the human body can become a life-or-death battle decided by just a few degrees. Raising a person's ordinary core temperature by just 7 degrees Fahrenheit puts them at high risk of death. That can mean heatstroke — which the body responds to by sending blood closer to the skin to try to cool down. But that can lead to toxins escaping from internal organs and circulating where they shouldn't. An even bigger killer in extreme heat is strain on the heart. The push of blood toward the skin requires the heart to pump harder and more often to compensation for a drop in blood pressure. That's especially dangerous for people with heart conditions. Dehydration can also be lethal.

How does heat kill? It confuses your brain, shuts down your organs & overworks your heart

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A genetic mutation could put you in danger...

Houston Man Suffers Afib From Drinking Ice Water During Workout

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How Extreme Heat Affects Seniors: Tips to Stay Safe

“I work for a county health department and every summer we’re seeing more and more seniors get sick and even die from heat-related illnesses. Can you...

How Extreme Heat Affects Seniors: Tips to Stay Safe

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