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A Guide to Concussions and Brain Injuries

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March 28, 2023

Thanks to its thick, bony shell, better known as the skull, the human brain is well-protected from lots of the damage people encounter in their everyday lives. Even beyond the skull itself, there are layers of additional protection in the form of membranes and fluid. That said, injuries can and do still happen. And just as all injuries are different, the way they affect each individual varies from person to person, as well. When a head injury is severe enough to affect your brain, it’s known as a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and it can alter the way you think or move, among other effects.

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Signs You’re Mentally Exhausted

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March 28, 2023

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of mental exhaustion can help to prevent major issues, like burnout. Mental exhaustion can appear in our lives in many ways, but in general, it’s the act of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by some form of imbalance.

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7 Reasons Your Stomach Hurts

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March 28, 2023

When your stomach hurts, it can be uncomfortable (to say the least). In some cases, it can even leave you feeling doubled over in pain. And while we all experience it once in a while, certain serious stomachache symptoms could indicate that it’s time to see your doctor. That’s why, today, we’re exploring a few reasons that could explain why your stomach hurts.

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Women's Hair Loss: Thinning Hair Causes and Solutions

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March 28, 2023

Experiencing hair loss can be devastating – especially if you’re a woman. There are several reasons that women experience hair loss, and a lot of it is actually related to genetics. However, things like hormonal hair loss can also play a role. You may even be experiencing more than one cause simultaneously.

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Is on the Rise as Winter Approaches

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March 28, 2023

In recent weeks, you may have been hearing about RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus: a fairly common bug that tends to emerge in the wintertime. In fact, most children have been infected with the virus by age 2.For most adults and older, healthy children, RSV symptoms are similar to the common cold and can be treated effectively at home. However, a more severe infection could be a concern for babies under 1 year old – especially premature babies – as well as immunocompromised individuals, those with heart and lung disease, or elderly populations.

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10 Causes of Discolored Urine

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March 28, 2023

For most, the color of your urine on a normal day might range from pale yellow to pale amber. But what does it mean when you don’t have yellow urine? There are many causes of discolored urine, and many factors can cause your urine to change in appearance – even something as simple as what you eat. In other cases, discolored urine could be a sign of something that requires medical attention. Read on to learn more about dark urine causes and some of the most common reasons for discolored urine.

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