Droopy eyelids: what can help naturally—and when to get checked A droopy upper eyelid is called ptosis. It can happen with aging, tiredness, contact-lens use, injury, nerve or muscle problems, or certain medical conditions. Sometimes what looks like ptosis is actually excess upper-eyelid skin. Natural ways to improve the appearance There isn’t a proven exercise, …
Metoprolol: 10 side effects and when to get medical attention Metoprolol is a beta-blocker commonly used for high blood pressure, certain abnormal heart rhythms, angina, and some forms of heart failure. It slows the heart rate and reduces the heart’s workload. 10 possible side effects Tiredness or fatigue — especially when starting treatment or increasing …
Atorvastatin is a prescription medicine in the statin family. It lowers “bad” LDL cholesterol by reducing how much cholesterol the liver produces and increasing the liver’s removal of LDL from the blood. Why is it commonly prescribed? Doctors commonly prescribe atorvastatin to: Lower high LDL (“bad”) cholesterol Reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke …
There aren’t any scientifically established baking-soda recipes that burn belly fat. Drinking baking soda mixtures doesn’t selectively reduce abdominal fat, and taking too much can cause nausea, electrolyte disturbances, or other complications. If your goal is reducing belly fat, evidence-based approaches include: Reduce overall calorie intake modestly while maintaining adequate nutrition. Prioritize protein, vegetables, whole …
If you’re referring to a claim that a new method makes colonoscopy non-invasive, the wording is potentially misleading. Traditional colonoscopy still involves inserting a flexible camera through the rectum to examine the colon. However, there are non-invasive or less-invasive alternatives, such as: CT colonography (“virtual colonoscopy”) — uses CT imaging rather than an inserted camera, …
“Drinking water on an empty stomach can be difficult…” — what does it mean? For most people, drinking water before breakfast is completely safe. There is no medical requirement to drink water on an empty stomach, and water doesn’t need food in your stomach to be absorbed properly. If drinking water first thing in the …
“Doctors reveal that eating boiled eggs in the morning causes…” — the truth This headline is likely designed to make you click. For most people, eating a boiled egg in the morning does not cause a dangerous health condition. 🥚 What a boiled egg actually provides A boiled egg contains: High-quality protein, which supports muscle …
How to get rid of phlegm and mucus naturally Phlegm is your body’s way of clearing irritants and infections from the airways. The goal isn’t necessarily to eliminate all mucus, but to make thick mucus easier to move out and address what’s causing it. Things you can try Drink plenty of fluids. Water and warm …
Waking up with a dry mouth? Here’s what it might mean Waking with a dry or sticky mouth is common and doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong. During sleep, saliva production naturally decreases, and mouth breathing can make dryness much more noticeable. 8 possible reasons Sleeping with your mouth open — Often happens with nasal …
Cholesterol: 5 “warning signs” — and an important correction The biggest thing to know is that high cholesterol usually has no symptoms at all. You generally cannot tell that your LDL cholesterol is high by how you feel; a blood test is needed. In cases of very high cholesterol, particularly inherited conditions such as familial …
