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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTheories to Explain Why We YawnIs Yawning Contagious?Reasons for Yawning in Different SituationsExcessive Yawning Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Theories to Explain Why We Yawn Is Yawning Contagious? Reasons for Yawning in Different Situations Excessive Yawning Yawning is considered “contagious” because when you see someone else yawn, it often stimulates you to yawn, too. This article explains the theories and reasons behind yawning and why it can be contagious....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsInsomniaAnxiety and DepressionSleep ApneaAging Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Insomnia Anxiety and Depression Sleep Apnea Aging There’s something disappointing about waking up earlier than necessary, and it is especially upsetting if you cannot fall back asleep. What might cause you towake upbefore you want to? There are specific conditions, including sleep and mood disorders, that might cause chronic early morning awakenings to occur....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesRisksHow to StopWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Risks How to Stop When to See a Healthcare Provider Although the behavior may seem simple to stop, many individuals who have attempted to break the habit have not succeeded. Instead, they experience unsightly nails, soreness around the nails, and risk damage to the skin, cuticles, and nail bed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAgingVitamin K DeficiencyIron Deficiency AnemiaPlatelet DisordersHemophiliaVon Willebrand DiseaseEhlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)Cushing’s SyndromeMast Cell DisordersMedicationsHerbs and SupplementsPreventionDiagnosisWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Aging Vitamin K Deficiency Iron Deficiency Anemia Platelet Disorders Hemophilia Von Willebrand Disease Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Cushing’s Syndrome Mast Cell Disorders Medications Herbs and Supplements Prevention Diagnosis When to Seek Medical Care When you bruise easily, it can sometimes seem just as easy to identify the cause, such as advancing age or a blood thinner medication you’re taking....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Causes Sugar Cravings?Can You Rewire Your Cravings?How To Stop Sugar Cravings: Tips To Use Right NowHow To Stop Sugar Cravings: Long-Term TipsWhen To Talk To a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Causes Sugar Cravings? Can You Rewire Your Cravings? How To Stop Sugar Cravings: Tips To Use Right Now How To Stop Sugar Cravings: Long-Term Tips When To Talk To a Healthcare Provider...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSleep PositionMedicationNasal CongestionDeviated SeptumSleep ApneaInfectionGastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseNeurological ConditionsTeeth GrindingPregnancy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sleep Position Medication Nasal Congestion Deviated Septum Sleep Apnea Infection Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Neurological Conditions Teeth Grinding Pregnancy Drooling in your sleep can have a number of causes. In general, when you sleep, the muscles in your face and body relax. Your mouth may fall open causing excess saliva to run out....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPatellofemoral Pain SyndromeChondromalacia PatellaOsteoarthritis of the KneePes Anserine BursitisDiagnosisStep Techniques to Reduce Pain Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Chondromalacia Patella Osteoarthritis of the Knee Pes Anserine Bursitis Diagnosis Step Techniques to Reduce Pain Some individuals experience knee pain when going down stairs. It can be mild and occur periodically, or the pain can be excruciating and frequent. There are a number of conditions that can cause this type of knee pain, particularly ones that affect the kneecap....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Sleepiness OccursHow Fast Is Too Fast?Causes of Excessive SleepinessTesting for Excessive SleepinessWhen to Talk to Your Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Sleepiness Occurs How Fast Is Too Fast? Causes of Excessive Sleepiness Testing for Excessive Sleepiness When to Talk to Your Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Some people can nod off quickly, sleep deeply, or nap anytime and anywhere....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs It Normal?CausesPreventing Excessive GasFart Walk Benefits Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is It Normal? Causes Preventing Excessive Gas Fart Walk Benefits You may notice you tend to fart when you walk.Passing gasis how the body gets rid of gas and air trapped in the digestive system. Walking and other physical activity can aid digestion, and producing farts is a normal function of an active digestive tract....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesManaging NauseaWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Managing Nausea When to See a Provider Nausea (feeling “sick to your stomach”) is common. It is related to various conditions and even changes in diet. Some causes are eating a big meal, eating fatty or processed foods, being pregnant, becoming dehydrated, having medical conditions, or taking certain medications....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesDiagnosisSeeking Medical CareTreatment and ManagementPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Diagnosis Seeking Medical Care Treatment and Management Prevention The sensation of face tingling, known as paresthesia, can happen due to a wide variety of reasons. You may experience numbness, tingling, burning, prickling, or a pins-and-needles sensation in the face due to the temporary effects of anxiety, migraines, or certain medications....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsSymptomsCausesRisk FactorsDiagnosisOther Possible CausesTreatmentComplicationsWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Symptoms Causes Risk Factors Diagnosis Other Possible Causes Treatment Complications When to Seek Medical Care If you experience a headache when standing, it may be due to low cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). A CSF headache is one type of positional headache that arises due to insufficient spinal fluid pressure on the brain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Adry throatat night isn’t usually due to an underlying problem, especially if it only happens occasionally. But if your mouth or throat feels dry at night for an extended period of time, it could be a sign of an underlying issue, such as mouth breathing, allergies, or sleep apnea....