• How Sleep Deprivation Affects the Human Body

  Posted on: 23-Feb-2025

  Not getting adequate sleep affects the whole body and is linked to many chronic health problems, including heart and kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, obesity, and depression. Sleep deficiency is also linked to a higher chance of injury in adults, teens, and children.

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• Is Taking Benadryl for Insomnia Safe?

  Posted on: 23-Feb-2025

  Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is an over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamine commonly used to treat allergies that is also sometimes used as a sleep aid for insomnia. Benadryl is only intended for the short-term treatment of insomnia and may cause other side effects like trouble urinating and constipation if overused.

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• 15 Remedies to Help You Stop Snoring for Good

  Posted on: 23-Feb-2025

  Many people snore, and in some cases, it causes no issue. However, it can disrupt your sleep or the sleep of those closest to you. A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine can be used to reduce snoring. Still, there are several other therapies that you can try to help improve solo or partnered sleeping, including other smaller devices, lifestyle changes, and treating the underlying cause.

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• Sick Season Is in Full Swing. From Flu and RSV to Norovirus, Here’s What’s Going Around

  Posted on: 23-Feb-2025

  Respiratory illnesses like influenza, COVID-19, and RSV are surging across the United States, according to CDC data. Norovirus, the notorious stomach bug associated with cruise ship outbreaks, has also been pegged to a large number of cases in recent weeks.

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