Mental Health

Two Excedrin products are temporarily discontinued, company says
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Two Excedrin products are temporarily discontinued, company says

Many of my patients swear by Excedrin for migraine relief. Unfortunately, GlaxoSmithKline, the company that makes Excedrin Extra Strength and Excedrine Migraine has temporarily discontinued both products. And many regular users of these products are already in distress over the shortage. You may have guessed the reason for this is because there was a quality…

Researchers found “Night Owls” can face higher risks for diabetes, heart disease, and cancer
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Researchers found “Night Owls” can face higher risks for diabetes, heart disease, and cancer

Are you a night owl who also work a 9-5 job? If so, you could be doing damage to their health. Luckily, you can make four easy changes to your lifestyle to boost work performance and improve wellbeing. People who thrive at night can really struggle with traditional workday hours that are geared towards morning…

The Benefits of Playing Music Help Your Brain More Than Any Other Activity
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The Benefits of Playing Music Help Your Brain More Than Any Other Activity

Music has powerful effects on our brains. It doesn’t matter if it’s hip-hop, R&B, jazz, electronic, or classical. If you like what’s playing, you’ll feel good and improve your mood. And, according to new research, musical training could help improve your focus. Music and Attention Researchers looked at 18 professional musicians who had been practicing…

Here’s What Getting Less Than 7 Hours of Sleep a Night Can Do to You
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Here’s What Getting Less Than 7 Hours of Sleep a Night Can Do to You

Sleep is brain food that is vital for good health. Not only does it affect our energy levels, but also our ability to think, pay attention, make decisions, and be productive. And a new study found sleep can also affect our ability to lose weight. How Is Sleep-Related To Weight Loss? Researchers evaluated almost 2,000…

Drinking Too Much Caffeine While Pregnant May Damage Your Baby’s Liver
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Drinking Too Much Caffeine While Pregnant May Damage Your Baby’s Liver

According to a new study published in the Journal of Endocrinology, drinking too much caffeine while pregnant could damage your baby’s liver. But how much is too much? Researchers studied the effects of caffeine on pregnant rats and found that high amounts of caffeine during pregnancy could impede the overall growth and development of a newborn…