There is a strong link between obesity and breathing problems during sleep, including conditions like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS). While sleep-disordered breathing issues can affect anyone, the prevalence of sleep problems among people with obesity is double that of the general population. Disordered breathing during...

How Obesity Affects Breathing During Sleep

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(Family Features) Snoring throughout the night. Gasping for air suddenly while sleeping. Feeling tired after a night of rest. These aren’t just signs of a poor night’s sleep – they could be symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.

Sleep Apnea is More Than a Snore

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Anxiety does not directly cause psychosis. However, the conditions have some similar symptoms, and people who have had severe anxiety for an extended time may experience a psychotic episode. It may be possible for anxiety to lead to psychosis if a person’s anxiety is particularly severe, but not all people...

What to know about anxiety and psychosis

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Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

Marie is a traditional French name believed to have several meanings. In France, Marie came from the Latin stella maris, which means "star of the sea." However, it is also a biblical name because it is the French version of the name Mary, the holy virgin mother of Jesus. There...

Marie Name Meaning

Before becoming a parent, you may not have realized how much time parents spend thinking about their baby's poop: Is that color normal? How often should babies poop? How do I know if my baby is constipated?. When it comes to breastfed babies, decoding poop can be especially tricky. For...

What to Do When Your Breastfed Baby Isn't Pooping

Pain from interstitial cystitis and endometriosis is difficult to treat because it is nociplastic pain. Women with these conditions often suffer for years before nociplastic pain is identified. Many women with these conditions experience pain every day. Painful bladder syndrome, also known as interstitial cystitis (IC), and endometriosis are common...

Three Things Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain Need You to Know

Considering the strange places and cramped positions we’ve all seen children fall asleep in, only to wake up as fresh as daisies before 6 a.m., it’s sometimes hard to comprehend the fact that kids need quality mattresses. While they don’t often wake up with back pain or suffer from insomnia the way adults do, they need to spend about half their lives sleeping (ideally) for their physical health, as well as to maintain good behavior and sharp brains in school. That’s why we tested dozens of mattresses with our own kids at home to find the very best ones to recommend to you.

The Best Mattresses for Kids, Tested Over Months of Snoozing by Our Own Kids

Menopause—it’s a phase of life often misunderstood. Typically occurring between 45 and 55 years old, it happens when your ovaries naturally decrease their production of hormones like estrogen and progesterone. Though completely natural, this hormonal shift often triggers a slew of unpleasant symptoms. These can include hot flashes, sleep disturbances, vaginal dryness, mood swings, weight gain, low libido, and memory or concentration issues. Yikes!

How to Reduce Symptoms of Menopause: Gynecologist’s Tips

Whether a patient has a diagnosis of cPTSD, BPD, or some combination of both, treatment should be considered multifaceted and overlapping. Learn more in this Special Report article. SPECIAL REPORT: ANXIETY & STRESS DISORDERS. Although not outlined in the DSM-5-TR, complex posttraumatic stress disorder (cPTSD) has been identified as a...

What Is Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and How Does It Relate to Borderline Personality Disorder?

Hormonal imbalance in women can manifest in various ways, from irregular menstrual cycles to unexpected mood swings. Recognizing the signs early paves the way for timely interventions restoring equilibrium. As the nexus between lifestyle, diet, and hormonal health grows clearer, more women seek strategies aligning with their bodies’ natural rhythms. In this article, readers will uncover the symptoms of hormonal imbalance and the spectrum of available treatments, including simple yet powerful lifestyle and dietary adjustments.

Hormonal Imbalance: Symptoms and Treatment Options for Women

Zodiac signs have different priorities in life. Some prioritize relationships while others strive to grow their businesses and careers. An individual’s sign and character can influence their success in matters of the heart. Independent signs like Scorpio don’t fear being single.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Don’t Want to Be Single

At four weeks pregnant, you will have just missed your period and an at-home pregnancy test will likely be able to detect your pregnancy. But what if after getting a positive test result, you get what looks like your period? Bleeding like a period at or around four weeks of pregnancy may indicate a very early miscarriage known as chemical pregnancy.

What To Know About Miscarriage at Four Weeks Pregnant

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Medically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MDMedically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MDAn enlarged heart (also known as cardiomegaly) isn't a condition on its own but is often an underlying sign of heart problems. Several conditions like coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, and kidney disease can cause an enlarged heart.Some people with an enlarged heart don't experience symptoms at all, but others may experience symptoms like trouble breathing, a racing heartbeat, and fluid build-up—all of which tend to worsen with physical exertion.  
      What Size Should Your Heart Be?Typically, your heart is about the size...

Signs and Symptoms of an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly)

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Many women are uninformed about this little-discussed stage of life

Why perimenopause is being called the second puberty

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In today’s fast-paced world, getting enough sleep often falls to the bottom of our priority list. However, sleep is not just a time for rest and rejuvenation; it plays a crucial role in maintaining our overall health. One significant health consequence of not getting enough sleep is the development of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. This article will explore the connection between lack of sleep and high blood pressure, the mechanisms behind it and what you can do to improve your sleep and manage your blood pressure effectively.

How lack of sleep causes high blood pressure

Letrozole is often used as a fertility drug, especially for people with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and unexplained infertility. Also known by the brand name Femara, letrozole is an oral medication used to stimulate ovulation. It is often prescribed over clomiphene (Clomid) because it has fewer side effects and a...

Letrozole Use for Treating Infertility

Autism spectrum disorder risk was similar with prenatal topiramate or lamotrigine vs. no antiseizure medication exposure. Prenatal valproate was tied to a dose-dependent increased autism spectrum disorder risk. Autism spectrum disorder incidence was higher for children with prenatal exposure to antiseizure medications vs. the general population, but some associations weakened...

Childhood autism may be linked to prenatal exposure to antiseizure medication

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Although they're different mental health conditions, they commonly co-occur and have some symptoms that overlap. Here's why that's important when it comes to getting the right treatment.

Depression vs. Anxiety: What's the Difference?

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What Causes Postpartum Insomnia?

It's pretty expected to feel tired after giving birth. Not only did your body just accomplish an incredible physical feat, but young babies require around-the-clock care,...

What Causes Postpartum Insomnia?

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