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Reasons for Memory Loss

1 month ago | thenbxpress.com | Paul Frysh |Sue Miklovic

2/14Drugs that sedate you, like sleep aids and tranquilizers, can weaken your memory, as you might imagine. But so can less obvious culprits, like blood pressure meds, antihistamines, and antidepressants. Plus, you may react differently than someone else to the same pill or combination of pills. Tell your doctor about any memory issues when you start a new medication. They may be able to adjust the dose or prescribe an alternative.
Most Common Household Hazards

2 months ago | thenbxpress.com | Paul Frysh |Sue Miklovic

2/15Small kids might swallow tiny “button” batteries used in electronics. Get to a hospital if that happens. Nine-volt batteries, when out of the package, are a fire hazard because the connection points are close together. If they touch metal like paper clips or steel wool, the battery can heat up and catch fire. To stay safe, cover the connection points with electrical or duct tape. 3/15Dryers cause 3,000 fires every year. The leading culprit? Lint.
What Does a Headache on the Top of Your Head Mean?

Dec 8, 2024 | webmd.com | Allison Torres Burtka |Paul Frysh |Zilpah Sheikh

There’s no one-size-fits-all way to know why you have a headache at a certain spot on your head. Different people may experience headaches differently, including where they strike and how intense the pain is. Pain on the top of your head could mean several things, and you’ll want to watch for other symptoms that may suggest what’s going on and the reason for it. If your headache feels like it’s at the top of your head, it may be a tension headache.
Bed Basics: How to Get Your Best Sleep Ever

Jul 7, 2024 | thenbxpress.com | Sue Miklovic |Paul Frysh

Consider fabric. Cotton is breathable and soft, but it may not keep you warm enough. Flannel is warmer, but it may make you too hot in the summer. Silk is expensive and hard to clean. A looser fit is best. If your feet get cold, which can be bad for sleep, wear socks. But ones that are too thick can heat up your whole body. If you do get too hot, try sleeping naked. It can keep you cool and lead to longer, deeper sleep. Source: Web MD,Copyright 2024, WebMD,LLC.
14 Cheap Good-For-You Foods

May 28, 2024 | thenbxpress.com | Sue Miklovic |Paul Frysh

Serving size: Around 3 cups uncookedCost per serving: 75 centsCalories: 30Spinach, kale, collards, and turnip greens are low in calories and full of nutrients like folate, iron, fiber, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin C. The pre-washed, bagged kinds are super convenient and still affordable. Use them for a tasty salad, add them to whole-grain pasta, or you can boil, steam, or saute them as a perfect side dish for just about anything.
Health Benefits of Eggs

May 26, 2024 | webmd.com | Paul Frysh

3/11This “good” cholesterol, called HDL, seems to go up in people who have three or more eggs a day. Of course, LDL, the “bad” type, goes up, too. But the individual pieces of each get bigger. That makes it harder for the bad stuff to hurt you and easier for the good stuff to clear it away. 4/11Your doctor tests you for these along with HDL and LDL. Lower triglycerides are better for your health.
Expert Q&A: How to Tell Your Kids About Your Cancer

Mar 25, 2024 | webmd.com | Brunilda Nazario |Paul Frysh

Kate, Princess of Wales, recently revealed a cancer diagnosis and a course of chemotherapy.
Learning to Live With Chronic Migraine

Jan 13, 2024 | webmd.com | Neha Pathak |Paul Frysh

In the summer of 2005, Qasim Amin Nathari was giving the sermon for Jumuah (Friday prayers in the Muslim religion) to about 200 members of a New Jersey congregation. He wasn't nervous. He had no reason to be. He knew these people and they knew him. They were part of the same religious community. He was an experienced public speaker who'd worked for decades in communications. And he'd done this type of sermon many times before -- not just at this mosque, but also at others.
Ways to Warm Up if You’re Always Cold

Dec 28, 2023 | thenbxpress.com | Sue Miklovic |Paul Frysh

Tell your doctor if you’re more sensitive to the cold than in the past. It could be a symptom of a problem with your nutrition, red blood cells (anemia), blood vessels, thyroid gland, or the brain’s thermostat. Try to note how often it happens, how long it lasts, and if it’s getting worse. Your doctor might do some tests to narrow down the cause. Source: Copyright 2023, WebMD,LLC. All rights reserved, material and content for informational purposes only
Mistakes That Can Affect Your Cholesterol

Dec 1, 2023 | thenbxpress.com | Sue Miklovic |Paul Frysh

Your cholesterol levels tell your doctor about the fats in your blood. Unhealthy levels are linked to hardening of the arteries, which can cause heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes. Your numbers include “bad” (LDL) and “good” (HDL) cholesterol, and triglycerides, a common fat in your body. If you understand where your numbers are and what may affect them, you can do some things to help manage them.