The primary symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease include the following: 1. Heartburn. Patients often describe a fiery sensation in the chest and the regurgitation of bitter or sour liquid to the throat or mouth. This combination of symptoms is so characteristic of GERD that formal testing may be unnecessary. 2. Chest pain, non-burning. This discomfort is typically in the middle of the chest and radiates to the back. 3. Difficulty swallowing.... Read More
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The Weird Egg Diet
There are different variations of the egg diet. Still, most typically involve eating a combination of eggs, lean proteins, non-starchy vegetables, and healthy fats while restricting or eliminating carbohydrates, processed foods, and sugar.... Read More
Caffeine Withdrawal
Caffeine withdrawal is a common experience that can occur when someone stops consuming caffeine. The substance is a stimulant in coffee, tea, chocolate, soft drinks, and energy drinks. When someone consumes caffeine regularly, their body becomes accustomed to its effects and can develop a dependence on it.... Read More
Diet and Alzheimer’s
While this study shows an association between regularly consuming such diets with fewer Alzheimer’s disease plaques and tangles, it does not establish a cause-and-effect relationship.... Read More
9 Blue Zone Habits
People in Blue Zones often live well into their 90s or even 100s and are more likely to reach old age in good health. For example, in Okinawa, Japan, the average life expectancy is over 84 years, while in the United States, it is around 78 years.... Read More
A Strange Caffeine Benefit
On the other hand, in some cases, caffeine can help alleviate migraine symptoms. Caffeine is a vasoconstrictor, which can help narrow blood vessels in the brain, relieving the pain associated with migraines.... Read More