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If you measure road trips by how many rest stops you take along the way or your previous nights sleeps by how many times you had to visit the toilet, you may have a bladder issue that’s causing all of those sudden trips to the loo. Your urination urgency can be caused by several issues—from […]

I turned the big 4-0 on February 13th. Now it might be all in my head, but my body responds to a night of drinking a lot differently than it did when I was in my 20s, early 30s, or even late 30s. In university, I could tie one on into the wee hours of […]

Everyone has a round of twitches or tics at some point or another, but when they become chronic then it may be a reason to go see the doc. Not only are they annoying, tics and twitches can be embarrassing and interfere with daily life. However, let’s differentiate between tics and twitches. The later characterizes […]

Sunstroke (also known as heat stroke) is a serious, sometimes life-threatening, condition brought on by overexposure to the sun. Even in the shade or indoors, you could be at risk for heat stroke when the temperature rises. Here’s everything to know about sunstroke and heat stroke to better recognize and treat it.

The reasons for fainting are vast, and it can often be difficult to find the cause. From low blood sugar and dehydration to heart complications and seizures, some causes of fainting aren’t serious, while others can be extremely dangerous. Because it’s possible for a serious health condition or disease to cause fainting, it’s important to see your doctor or, in some situations, seek emergency medical treatment immediately.

While I hesitate to liken the human body to a machine, your car, just like your body, hardly ever just stops working without adequate warning. It’s just up to us to recognize the subtle signs that indicate a glitch in the proper working order of things. To help, here are nine signs and symptoms that […]