June 06, 2018
Just about everyone knows the feeling of fatigue—and knows it all too well. But for some people (and four times as many women as men), extreme exhaustion stems from a much larger medical issue. A poorly understood condition, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complicated disorder characterized by persistent, debilitating…
June 06, 2018
Bloating is the condition of your stomach feeling swollen after eating. It is usually caused by excess gas production or other disturbances in the digestive system. Bloating can cause increased pressure and discomfort, and can sometimes make the belly temporarily look bigger. Although bloating is sometimes caused by medical conditions,…
June 05, 2018
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells. The body requires cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D and digestive substances. The human body makes all cholesterol necessary to function. But when there is too much cholesterol in the blood, it can combine with other substances and form plaque…
June 05, 2018
People have pondered the meaning of dreams for centuries. Dreams can be detailed or vague, cheerful or frightening, realistic or implausible. So while we all dream, what do psychologists have to say about why we dream? What purpose do dreams really serve? While many theories have been proposed, no single…
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