Sometimes you might feel like you need a good cry after a fight with your spouse or a particularly difficult day at work. However, as opposed to infants, who cry in response to physical needs, such as they’re hungry, sleepy, or in need of a dry diaper—adults tend to cry in response to intense emotions. […]
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If you’ve taken history in high school or college, chances are you’ve come across tuberculosis, a deadly illness that swept across much of Europe and North America in the 19th century. Symptoms included fever, night sweats, painful coughing, though they often didn’t last long. Sadly, many of the people who acquired tuberculosis (also known as […]
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We look into the six health issues that can prompt a non-epileptic seizure (NES), often without warning and without the presence of any existing neurological issues.
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Thinking of growing a stylish beard? They’re not just for hipsters and lumberjacks any more. In fact, there are actually a number of health advantages to having a beard. There’s no denying that beards have their drawbacks–they can be itchy and they require constant maintenance (unless you’re going for that trendy disheveled look), but their […]
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There are few things more frustrating than having to ask someone to repeat what they just said because you couldn’t quite make it out. Unfortunately, hearing loss is all too common. It’s something that’s unlikely to change given the widespread use of headphones, car stereos, and home theater systems. The good news is that there […]
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