Imagine a volcano bubbling with acidic lava deep in the chambers of your stomach. Now, consider the immense discomfort that would occur if that volcano erupted at the wrong time. Yes, that is acid reflux for you, with heartburn being the fiery eruption and GERD being the long-term aftermath of many such eruptions. Let's break it down together: Knowing the Basics Before we go any further, let's take a minute to appreciate our digestive system....
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“Dress for the job you want, not the one you have,” they say. While that is solid career advice, there is a deeper wisdom embedded there. When you make the effort to present yourself at your best, it does something to your spirit, too. Let’s take a deep dive into this world where aesthetics and emotions hold hands. Brainwaves and Beauty To understand this, we need to venture into the realm of neurology. There is...
Health insurance is a necessity in our day-to-day lives. But have you ever considered what would happen if you didn't have it? Explore the consequences of going uninsured and how health insurance can add value to your life below. Not having health coverage can lead to devastating financial losses, many medical services not being covered, and difficulty filing claims or appealing denials. Learning about the impact of not having health insurance may encourage you to...
We have often heard in life that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The same principle is relevant to diet and nutrition too. There are myriads of articles and studies pertaining to sugar detox initiatives available on the internet, and many health and nutrition websites claim that if you cut off sugar completely from your diet, you can reach all your fitness and health goals. We also have influencers making...
The last person you’d expect to struggle with heart diseases and hypertension is a young person. However, recently, the number of young people being affected by these diseases has increased over time and now scientists believe that young people who suffer from moderate to high blood pressure, which increases over time, might be at risk of poor brain health later on in life. The Shocking Discovery The study that’s published in JAMA Network Open concludes...
