Timing is key: How long are you contagious with the flu?
Dec 4, 2024 · After you are in close contact with someone who has influenza, you may anxiously wait for your own flu symptoms to start. Once they do, you may wonder when you are no longer contagious.
Do you always wake up freezing? Here’s why | health enews
Nov 12, 2024 · Even though your bed provides a comforting warmth, you may still wake up feeling cold.So, what causes the chilly sensation in the morning? Body temperature regulation is a complex process influenced by several factors.
Did you know thyroid nodules are extremely common?
Dec 11, 2024 · Do you know what your thyroid does? The butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of the neck plays a critical role in regulating numerous processes in the body through the production of thyroid hormones, including metabolism, early growth and development, and body temperature regulation.
The real reason you ache when you’re sick | health enews
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How to make a protein-packed breakfast without eggs
Dec 12, 2024 · Scrambled, over-easy, poached, hard-boiled, fried – the versatility of eggs has made them an easy breakfast staple. However, with a nationwide egg shortage, your breakfast protein may look a little different. “It’s great to include protein at breakfast because it slows the digestion of carbs, which maintains blood sugar levels,” says …
'Tis the season… for food poisoning? - health enews
Nov 21, 2024 · Food poisoning is common around the holidays. Make sure to cook meat to a safe internal temperature and keep your buffet fresh.
Why you keep getting different blood pressure readings
May 3, 2024 · Blood pressure is an important indicator of your health as it measures the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels. While you probably know it’s important, you might not know why your blood pressure readings vary each time.
Tired, heavy legs? This may be the cause | health enews
Nov 20, 2024 · Mary Arens, health enews contributor, is a senior content specialist at Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. She has 20+ years of experience in communications plus a degree in microbiology.
Common cortisone shot questions answered - health enews
Dec 6, 2016 · One of the most utilized treatments in the medical field for orthopedic conditions is a cortisone injection. As an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician at Advocate Sherman Hospital, I am often asked questions about cortisone shots by my patients and their family members.Below are the top five questions I typically get asked.
Running to pee after getting home? Here’s why | health enews
Nov 20, 2024 · Latchkey incontinence refers to the urge to urinate upon arriving home due to a learned association and relaxation of the bladder.