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Sleep aids: Understand options sold without a prescription
Get the facts on common sleep aids sold without a prescription, including precautions and side effects.
Napping: Do's and don'ts for healthy adults
Napping can benefit your health. Find out how to make the most of a nap.
Sleep tips: 6 steps to better sleep
Better sleep can be yours! Consider sleep tips for the weary.
Alzheimer's stages: How the disease progresses
Alzheimer's stages — common behaviors as the disease progresses.
Stressed out? Skip the late show
Getting enough sleep can help you handle the demands of daily life. For most adults, seven to eight hours a night is the right amount. If you're drowsy during the day, your bedtime routine may need a tuneup. Try these tips: 1. Don't go to bed hungry or stuffed. 2. Create a relaxing bedtime ritual, such as taking a bath. 3. Limit daytime naps. 4. Keep your bedtime consistent, including on weekends. 5. Jot down worries and set them aside for the next day.
Low potassium (hypokalemia)
Low potassium (hypokalemia): Symptom — Overview covers what can cause this blood test result.
Unexplained weight loss
Unexplained weight loss has many causes — some serious. Find out when losing weight without trying calls for a medical evaluation.
Nausea and vomiting
Motion sickness and drinking alcohol are among the many common causes of nausea and vomiting. Serious diseases can also have this effect.
Rectal bleeding
Blood in your stool, on the toilet paper or in the toilet bowl can have various causes. See your doctor if it lasts more than a day or two.
Wheezing
Wheezing: Symptom — Overview covers definition, possible causes of this symptom.
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