When it comes to sleep, meditation has one of the most pivotal roles to play. Not only does it induce sleep, but it also treats several sleep disorders. Meditation can reverse the effects of insomnia. In the following section, I will give you detailed insights on how meditation can help you. Meditation Changes Your Brainwaves […]
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and How Not to Die from It
COPD affects 30 million people in the United States and close to half of the affected people don’t even know it. It is essential to go to your doctor for screening if you notice any of the symptoms.
Sleep Disorders
In recent years, the number of incidences of sleep disorders has risen. Technology and a work culture that devalues sleep have led to the increase in sleep disorders. There are more than fifty types of common sleep disorders. Sleep experts classify them into four broad categories.
Diarrheal Diseases, and How Not to Die from Them
Diarrhea is often a symptom of an intestinal tract infection caused by a parasitic, bacterial, or viral infection. Here’s how not to die from it.
How Children Sleep
Sleep is something we share in common with most other living creatures in the world. Every single person spends a third of their lives sleeping. This time of reduced reaction to external stimuli and altered state of mind is necessary to the body. During sleeping hours, the human body goes through a significant number of […]
Lower Respiratory Infections, and How Not to Die from Them
Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) are acute infections of the lungs and airways. Common lower respiratory tract infections include pneumonia, bronchitis, and croup.
Why We Sleep
Why do we need sleep at all? Sleep affects your productivity, energy, motivation, emotional balance and health. No other activity that you perform on a daily basis comes with as many benefits as sleep.
Stroke, and How Not to Die from It
According to the World Stroke Organization (WSO), 140,000 people die each year from stroke in the United States. Strokes remain the leading cause of long-term disability. While most strokes occur in people over the age of 65, almost a third of strokes happen in people under 65 years of age.
Guide to Sleeping Well: Introduction
Disclaimer: I wish I could tell you that I’m a doctor, but I can’t. I’m just an inquisitive author with a background in science and a love for practical research. The content of this article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. If you want medical advice, ask […]
Coronary Artery Disease, and How Not to Die from It
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is also referred to as Ischemic Heart Disease. It is a heart condition that affects the blood supply to the heart. When cholesterol builds up in the blood vessels, it can slow or stop blood flow to the heart…