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Whether you want to doze off in the office in the middle of the afternoon sluggish, on a double shift, when you work at night or feel sleepy driving, a "power nap" can make you more alert and productive, provided it is done correctly.
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Pressing the snooze button on the alarm clock to get another 10 minutes of sleep is tempting for many people. However, repeatedly using the snooze button forces you to interrupt your sleep cycle and can cause a prolonged feeling of tiredness throughout the day.
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If you have trouble sleeping, you will almost certainly feel physically and emotionally exhausted. Sleep is essential for living a happy and healthy life. Fortunately, there aren't many obstacles to a good night's sleep! If you want to rest at night, start going to bed at the same times and create the right environment for you to fall asleep.
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Don't you have the impression that doing only one thing at a time is no longer enough? If you want to be multitasking, with the aim of saving time, you have to be careful and precise. Steps Step 1. Set your goals The old saying, "
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Sometimes it is possible to remove a splinter using baking soda and a band-aid. You have to clean and dry the affected area and then apply baking soda. Cover it with a band-aid and remove it after a few hours. The splinter should come out. Be sure to use an antibiotic ointment to prevent any infections and see your doctor if the wound becomes infected.
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Splinters are foreign bodies that penetrate the body; they can be of all shapes and sizes and represent a fairly common injury. They can cause minimal to severe pain, especially if they stick to delicate parts of the body such as the feet. You can remove small superficial splinters even at home without much difficulty, but you should see a doctor for large ones that have penetrated deep into the skin.
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Water retention occurs when the body retains an unnecessary amount of water; it is a disorder that creates discomfort and can cause the sensation of swelling or enlargement, especially in the face, hands, abdomen, breasts and feet. There are many ways to treat it, but it is essential to go to your doctor and find the cause first.
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Hemorrhage refers to the loss of blood from the blood vessels of the body. If someone has been injured and is bleeding, it is important to take action quickly to stop the bleeding. In most cases, you should be able to keep it under control without too much difficulty.
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Platelets are small elements in the blood that are involved in clotting, an essential process in wound healing. When your platelet count is too low - that is, if you have thrombocytopenia - your blood does not clot properly, so you may experience quite severe bleeding and bruising, especially if you already have an illness or are a patient undergoing chemotherapy.
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When at the end of the day it seems to you that you have not achieved many results, and you realize that the commitments continue to pile up, it means that it is time to review your daily schedule. This way you can tell if you are spending too much time on one thing while ignoring others.
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In many ways, mosquitoes are the most dangerous animals in the world. Conservative estimates hold mosquitoes responsible for hundreds of millions of malaria cases each year. But mosquitoes can transmit many other diseases, including West Nile virus, yellow fever and dengue fever.
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Flonase (or fluticasone) is a liquid spray that is used nasally to treat the symptoms of (1) periodic, i.e. seasonal (at certain times of the year) allergic rhinitis, and of (2) perennial non-allergic rhinitis (all l 'year); however, it does not heal from these conditions caused by the nose and sinuses.
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Arterial hypotension is a fairly common medical disorder due to several factors. It is important to know how to raise your blood pressure to prevent it from dropping to health-threatening levels, which could lead to dizziness or even fainting.
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We speak of pneumothorax or lung collapse when air escapes from the lung and is trapped between the chest and the lung cavity itself. This problem can be caused by rupture of air bubbles in the lungs, sudden changes in atmospheric pressure, trauma to the chest or rib cage.
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There are many reasons why you may want to lose weight. If you've been obese or overweight for a long time, you may be worried about what all that extra weight will affect your health. Obesity increases the risk of many health problems, including diabetes, liver disease, bladder disease, and even some types of cancer.
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Obesity is a syndrome caused by an excessive amount of body fat. This disorder can increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure; it can also limit mobility and impoverish health conditions in general. Although there is no cure, reducing fat mass through diet and lifestyle changes allows for weight loss;
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From time to time it happens to have muscle pain, a bruise or a sprained ankle. It is a good idea to always keep a cold pack ready in the freezer. Gel ones are available at the drugstore, but you can make one yourself pretty quickly and easily.
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A nosocomial infection, also called a hospital infection, develops in patients after hospitalization. Nosocomial infections can be bacterial or fungal and are often resistant to antibiotics. Recent studies have shown that nosocomial infections can be caused by healthcare professionals who unintentionally spread the infection to susceptible patients.
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Did you just have an ultrasound and found out you are expecting twins? You might think this is a more than good excuse to gorge yourself - after all, now you have two more mouths to feed. However, twin gestations are considered to be high risk, so they require more attention and care than a normal pregnancy.
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After a long and relaxing weekend away from the chaos of the office, school and life, waking up on Monday morning can be extremely difficult. Hurrying to be on time, throwing yourself out of bed to make coffee, remembering that parent-teacher meeting in 10 minutes, tripping over your work clothes, reading your boss's emails on your iPhone claiming to have that document right away, while all you can think about is that the weekend is over and you are again a victim of the upheav
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Many people happen to feel angry, irritated, or frustrated throughout the day. Exercising is a great way to relieve these negative feelings. If you find that you often feel anger because of some stressful everyday situations, yoga can help you manage it.
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Sexual meditation is a practice that allows you to increase awareness of the body with the aim of increasing pleasure during intercourse. If you practice it regularly, alone or with your partner, then you can improve intimacy and pleasure during intercourse.
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To be able to lose weight, it is not enough to exercise, it is also important to keep under control the calories you consume daily. On your own it is not easy to determine what would be the correct caloric intake that allows you to gain or decrease weight to achieve ideal fitness.
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Drugs that are administered sublingually are drugs that disintegrate or dissolve when placed under the tongue. Once dissolved, they enter the circulation through the oral mucosa, thus allowing faster absorption than traditional oral intake. The latter, in fact, can lead to a loss of efficacy of the drug due to the passage through the digestive metabolism of the stomach and liver.
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Chronic pancreatitis is a difficult disease to diagnose and can be easily confused with other conditions. This is a progressive inflammation of the pancreas that triggers permanent structural changes which, in turn, are the cause of the gland malfunction.
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Prolia is a drug used to treat osteoporosis and to increase bone mass in patients with weak or brittle bones. Injections are usually given once every 6 months. Before administering them, make sure you receive training from a professional doctor so that you know the technique perfectly.
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Life is stressful, but it is also too short to spend it in a constant state of physical, emotional and mental fatigue. If you are feeling exhausted lately, take some time to stop and recharge your batteries. The time and effort you put into doing this will pay off.
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Heat stroke causes a feeling of fatigue and general malaise, along with dizziness and nausea; occurs when the body loses too much salts and fluids as a result of heavy sweating. Heatstroke is quite common and can happen to people who train or work in very hot weather conditions.
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If you have just had surgery, your doctor may advise you to improve your health condition by lowering your blood pressure. dietary and lifestyle changes can help you with this. After surgery it is extremely important to consult with your doctor before making any changes to your daily routine;
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For some of us, waking up early means falling out of bed, walking around the house like a zombie until at least the third cup of coffee, and then taking a mid-morning nap to at least feel alert on average. Not anymore! To wake up effectively early, you need to reset your sleep pattern, develop efficient morning habits, and become a more early morning person than you are today.
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After having undergone a carpal tunnel operation it is essential to carry out exercises with the wrist; however it is important to proceed gradually and to start using the joint again calmly. Work week after week not to tire your wrist too much and cause damage.
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Autism, Asperger's syndrome and DGS-NAS (Generalized Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified) fall into the group of pervasive developmental disorders (DSP) and manifest themselves in different ways. Some individuals with DSP have a lot of difficulty in romantic relationships, while others totally shun them.
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A fake arm cast can be useful in many situations. Maybe you want to prank a friend, or you need it for a costume. You can use a simple method, such as using toilet paper, or a more complicated one, sewing recyclable chalk with a sewing machine, to make yourself a fake chalk.
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Everyone knows that the best way to keep your bladder healthy is to go to the bathroom whenever "nature calls". However, sometimes it's not that simple. Maybe you are traveling or stuck in a long meeting and can't use the toilet. How to behave on these occasions?
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Nerve damage is caused by certain conditions such as autoimmune diseases, motor neuron disease, cancer, infections and diabetes. Acute, progressive lesions or nutritional deficiencies can also be responsible for these disorders. Treatments vary greatly depending on whether the nerve has been compressed, partially damaged or completely severed.
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If you need to do a kidney biopsy, you may want to know how to prepare. Your doctor will give you some information to follow, but you can also read this article to understand what else you can do. Steps Method 1 of 3: One Week Before the Procedure Step 1.
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If you are an FTM transgender (woman to man) or a girl who just wants to pee standing up, this device can help you. There are many products on the market, but you can make an artisanal one; whatever you choose, be sure to keep the device clean and start practicing at home before trying it in other environments.
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People who lead a sedentary lifestyle, whether at work or at home, are more likely to have a stiffer and more contracted posterior hamstring, because the muscles remain in a static position for longer. Sprinters, footballers and other athletes are also constantly at risk of tendon strains near the hamstring muscles due to excessive training, dehydration, exertion and lack of elasticity.
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Eating slowly is not only a good ploy to lose weight, it is also a way to taste and enjoy food better. Eating slowly, however, is a habit that must be acquired and practiced. First, make sure you're eating in the right environment. a small change may be enough to encourage you to eat more consciously.
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Incontinence pads absorb and appropriately contain urine and feces. They have absorbent layers that promote the rapid passage of urine through the absorbent and force the fluids to remain in the central part of the absorbent. The core typically contains a super-absorbent powder that turns liquids into gels while keeping the skin dry.