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1 week ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Mark Gurarie
Coffee can cause temporary blood pressure spikes in people with and without hypertension (high blood pressure). Jump to Key Takeaways. Coffee is a stimulant: It increases brain and nervous system activity. It impacts blood vessels and the heart within 30 minutes to 2 hours after consumption. Coffee enters the bloodstream: Once in the bloodstream, coffee interacts with hormones, brain receptors, and neurotransmitters.
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2 weeks ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Mark Gurarie
Many people with migraines experience sensory overload, often caused by things like bright lights, loud, grating sounds, and strong odors. These external sensory stimuli can trigger or worsen migraine symptoms.
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2 weeks ago | 
health.com | Mark Gurarie |Edmund Khoo
Alina Rudya/Bell Collective / Getty Images Brushing your teeth is one of the most important things you can do to protect your dental health. It helps to remove bacteria that form a thin film called plaque on the teeth. If you don't clean away plaque, it can cause tooth decay, cavities, and gum disease (periodontitis). To prevent plaque buildup, experts recommend brushing your teeth at least twice daily: Once right before bed and once after waking up.
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3 weeks ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Mark Gurarie
Washing your face with salt water may help exfoliate skin (remove dead skin cells), manage certain skin conditions, and reduce the signs of aging. That said, washing with salt water may not be right for everyone’s skin and can worsen some conditions. The outer layer of skin (the epidermis) is made up of four layers. Skin cells constantly form in the deepest layer and move outward throughout their life cycle, dying within 30 to 40 days (a process known as desquamation).
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3 weeks ago | 
businessandamerica.com | Mark Gurarie
Gum graft surgery treats gum recession, which occurs when gum tissue is lost, exposing the roots of the teeth. Also known as gingival resection or gingival graft, this surgery involves removing gum tissue from one part of the mouth and transferring it to the affected area. To prepare for gum graft surgery, periodontists (gum specialists) will perform a full exam, take x-rays (images) of your teeth and mouth, and prepare a treatment plan.
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3 weeks ago | 
businessandamerica.com | Mark Gurarie
Symptoms of hypersomnia Symptoms of narcolepsy Excessive daytime sleepiness Yes Yes Sleep attacks No Yes Cataplexy No Yes Napping Daytime naps aren’t refreshing or restful Daytime naps are refreshing Nighttime sleep Sleeping 10-18 hours a day Fragmented sleep of only a few hours, frequent wakeups Sleep effects Sleep drunkenness (difficulty waking up and confusion, disorientation, or poor coordination after a long sleep) Sleep paralysis (temporary inability to control body movements or talk...
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1 month ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Mark Gurarie
Toasted skin syndrome (known clinically as erythema ab igne) causes a lattice-like rash after long-term skin exposure to infrared radiation or heat. Common causes include using laptops or heating pads, or sitting too close to space heaters or radiators. Though this condition is relatively mild and typically resolves on its own, researchers have linked toasted skin syndrome to certain types of skin cancer. It's important to recognize the symptoms and, when needed, be proactive about treatment.
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1 month ago | 
health.com | Mark Gurarie |Smita Patel
ilona titova / Getty Images Hypersomnia and narcolepsy are both sleep disorders that cause excessive daytime sleepiness and other changes in natural sleep-wake cycles. "Hypersomnia" actually refers to several sleep conditions that cause excessive daytime sleepiness, including narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), hypersomnia with no apparent cause. These conditions are often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed, but estimates suggest that IH is far more common than narcolepsy.
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1 month ago | 
health.com | Mark Gurarie |Edmund Khoo
SeventyFour / Getty Images Gum graft surgery treats gum recession, which occurs when the gums recede, exposing the roots of the teeth. Also known as gingival resection or gingival graft, this surgery involves removing gum tissue from one part of the mouth and transferring it to the affected area. Periodontists (gum specialists) perform gum graft surgery and play an important role in protecting your teeth.
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1 month ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Mark Gurarie
Natural ways to boost metabolism can be fun and easy. Simple things like eating more protein, high-intensity interval training, lifting weights, avoiding skipping meals, drinking the right things, eating more spicy foods, and getting enough sleep can all significantly increase your metabolic rate. A healthy metabolism (how your body converts calories into energy and uses them) can help ward off fatigue, unintended weight gain, depression, and more.
