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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Sleep Aids WorkSide EffectsHow to TakeContraindicationsAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Sleep Aids Work Side Effects How to Take Contraindications Alternatives Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and Unisom (doxylamine succinate) are sleep aids that can be purchased over the counter. Both medications areantihistaminesthat have sedative side effects. Generic versions are also available. These medications are meant to treat short-term sleep problems. If you experience occasionalinsomnia, you can use either Benadryl or Unisom to help you get to sleep faster....

Key TakeawaysUnitedHealthcare, the largest health insurance provider in the United States, is shipping flu kits to more than 200,000 at-risk members.The kits contain Tamiflu, a digital thermometer, and a COVID-19 PCR test.The hope is that the kits will help at-risk customers get early access to care. Key Takeaways UnitedHealthcare, the largest health insurance provider in the United States, is shipping flu kits to more than 200,000 at-risk members.The kits contain Tamiflu, a digital thermometer, and a COVID-19 PCR test....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUniversal TypesAbout Blood TypeTransfusionsReactionsAllergic ReactionsOrgan Donation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Universal Types About Blood Type Transfusions Reactions Allergic Reactions Organ Donation The universal recipient blood type is AB positive (AB+), and the universal donor blood type is O negative (O-). People who are AB+ can safely receive a blood transfusion of any other blood type, while O- blood can be safely given to someone of any blood type....

Key TakeawaysThe pandemic-era universal free lunch program might be coming to an end once the federal child nutrition COVID-19 waivers expire on June 30.These waivers have allowed schools and summer programs to offer free meal pick-ups and deliveries to students.If the waivers are not extended, these meal programs will have to scale down their operations significantly, leaving food-insecure families vulnerable. Key Takeaways The pandemic-era universal free lunch program might be coming to an end once the federal child nutrition COVID-19 waivers expire on June 30....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow an Unloader Knee Brace WorksIndicationsBenefitsUsing the BraceCost Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How an Unloader Knee Brace Works Indications Benefits Using the Brace Cost Using an unloader knee bracemay provide enough comfort to improve mobility and diminish pain while at rest. However, it does not cure or reverse osteoarthritis or any other disease of the joints. This article will explain how an unloader knee brace works, when to use it, and its benefits....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAt-Home TherapyHealth BenefitsFrom Hot to ColdAt a Provider’s OfficeWhen to Avoid Using Heat Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents At-Home Therapy Health Benefits From Hot to Cold At a Provider’s Office When to Avoid Using Heat Heat therapy, also known as thermotherapy, is a common treatment modality for easing pain, reducing muscle stiffness, and promoting circulation to enhance the healing process. It involves the application of warmth to the affected areas, which can relax muscles, decrease joint stiffness, and increase blood flow, speeding up tissue repair....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHealth BenefitsTaste and TextureNutritional BreakdownPreparationWhere to FindAllergy Symptoms and Side Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Health Benefits Taste and Texture Nutritional Breakdown Preparation Where to Find Allergy Symptoms and Side Effects Dragon fruit—also called pitaya, pitahaya, or strawberrypear—is an oval-shaped tropical fruit. It grows on vining cactus plants of theHylocereusorSelenicereusgenus. Dragon fruit grows to the size of a baseball. It is covered with pointy green shoots resembling a dragon’s spikes....

Dyspraxia is sometimes known as motor learning difficulties, perceptual-motor dysfunction, and developmental coordination disorder (DCD). This condition develops during childhood and continues into adulthood. Depending on the severity, dyspraxia can affect your quality of life and independence. Verywell / Michela Buttignol What Does It Mean to be Neurodivergent? What Is Dyspraxia? Dyspraxia means a deficit in carrying out coordinated movements and actions. The diagnosis of developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is used when symptoms begin during early childhood....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Frequently Asked Questions Most people will experience an unsteady gait (a person’s pattern of walking) at some point in their lifetime, including when tripping over an obstacle, limping after an injury, or having difficulty with balance while intoxicated. However, these symptoms are temporary. An unsteady gait that is persistent can be a sign of an underlying health condition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsGender DifferencesUntreated ADHDTreatmentNext in Adult ADHD GuideHow Do You Know If You Have ADHD? 10 Ways to Tell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Gender Differences Untreated ADHD Treatment Next in Adult ADHD Guide Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) is commonly assumed to be a childhood disorder. However, in two-thirds of cases, it continues into adulthood.The global prevalence of ADHD in adults is 3....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDecision Not to TreatDisease ProgressionWhere Cancer Spreads Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Decision Not to Treat Disease Progression Where Cancer Spreads Untreatedprostate cancercan spread to other parts of the body. If you choose not to treat prostate cancer, which is your right, your healthcare provider will still monitor your disease and may offer treatments to help ease symptoms. This article goes over the decision not to treat prostate cancer and what to expect if you choose to go this route....

Key TakeawaysThe updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released on December 29th, and include guidance for children 0-2 years old for the first time ever.These guidelines are in accordance with evidence-based data to give caregivers a template for providing babies and toddlers with the most appropriate diet.The guidelines include suggestions for reducing a child’s risk of developing food allergies. Key Takeaways The updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released on December 29th, and include guidance for children 0-2 years old for the first time ever....

The upper esophageal sphincter is a muscular valve that is located at the upper portion of the esophagus, which is typically about 8 inches long. LEONELLO CALVETTI/Getty Images How the Upper Esophageal Sphincter Works During swallowing, the upper esophageal sphincter opens to allow food and liquids to pass into the esophagus. It can also reduce the backflow of food and liquids from the esophagus into the pharynx. In addition to eating, we use this part of the esophagus while simply breathing....