7 Nighttime Symptoms That May Be Associated With Diabetes Nighttime symptoms alone cannot diagnose diabetes, but recurring symptoms can be a reason to check your blood glucose. Frequent nighttime urination — excess glucose in the blood can cause the kidneys to remove more glucose and water, increasing urination. Strong thirst or a dry mouth — …
“Clear Your Throat and Lungs of Mucus” — What Actually Helps Be skeptical of recipes claiming that two ingredients can “clean” mucus out of your lungs. There isn’t a simple home mixture proven to cleanse the lungs or cure an underlying respiratory illness. For ordinary mucus from a cold or mild irritation, supportive measures can …
Metoprolol: The Good, The Bad, and the UGLY Metoprolol is a beta-blocker used for conditions such as high blood pressure, angina, certain abnormal heart rhythms, and some types of heart failure. It works mainly by slowing the heart rate and reducing the heart’s workload. 10 side effects to know about Tiredness or low energy — …
Your Feet Are Not a “Blood Sugar Meter” — But They Can Show Clues The claim that your feet can tell you your blood sugar level is misleading. Foot symptoms cannot diagnose diabetes or measure glucose. However, persistently high blood sugar can eventually damage nerves and blood vessels, producing changes in the feet. 12 foot …
Did You Know That Having Visible Veins Means You Are…? Visible veins don’t automatically mean you’re unhealthy—or that you have a particular disease. Their appearance can depend on several factors: Low body fat: Less tissue covering the veins can make them more prominent. Exercise: Increased blood flow and temporary muscle swelling can make veins stand …
“Put 2 Drops in Your Ear and Recover Your Hearing” — Be Careful There is no universal ear drop that can restore hearing, and claims that two drops will make you “hear like before” are misleading. The right treatment depends on why your hearing has decreased: Earwax blockage: Certain wax-softening drops can help when the …
Stroke: Signs That May Appear Beforehand A common claim is that there are specific symptoms that reliably appear one month before a stroke. That’s misleading. A stroke can happen suddenly, and there is no reliable one-month warning period. However, some people experience a transient ischemic attack (TIA) before an ischemic stroke. A TIA produces stroke-like …
8 Fruits for Heart and Circulation Support A fruit cannot dissolve an existing blood clot, and no food should be used instead of prescribed anticoagulant treatment. However, fruits can be part of a heart-healthy diet that supports overall cardiovascular health. Berries — blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries provide fiber and polyphenols. Citrus fruits — oranges, lemons, …
Waking Up With a Dry Mouth? Here’s What It Could Mean Waking up with a dry mouth occasionally is common. But if it happens regularly, your body may be signaling an underlying issue. Mouth breathing: Nasal congestion, allergies, or sleeping with your mouth open can dry out your mouth overnight. Dehydration: Not getting enough fluids …
What to Do If You Start Seeing Eye Floaters Eye floaters are spots, lines, threads, or cobweb-like shapes that drift across your vision. They are often caused by normal changes in the eye’s vitreous gel, particularly as we age. But new or suddenly increased floaters can sometimes indicate a retinal tear or retinal detachment. If …
