Too much of anything can be evidently bad for you. Case in point: the excess consumption of salt, which is usually linked to high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, and kidney diseases. According to some recent studies, a salt-rich diet can also lead to cognitive impairment and early dementia. However, that doesn’t mean that you should
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What Causes Sudden Stomach Pain At Night?
Nobody likes waking up to stomach pain in the night. But it is a common occurrence that usually indicates a harmless digestive issue that is easily corrected with minor lifestyle changes or OTC medication. For some however, this sudden stomach pain at night might indicate a more serious condition. Read on for some of the
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Prevent Stomach Pain From Ruining Your Sleep
The reasons behind sudden stomach pain at night are as wide as the color spectrum. They can range from seemingly normal everyday issues like gas, constipation, and bloating, to more serious concerns like kidney stones, a hiatal hernia (passing of a stomach portion into the chest cavity), or stomach ulcers. In most cases, however, these
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Nighttime Stomach Pain-The Gastric Edition
We’ve previously listed some common and general causes of sudden nighttime stomach pain. However, a frequent symptom of most digestive issues is the sudden nighttime stomach pain; which may also be the first sign at times. Here we look at some gastric causes of nighttime stomach pain: 1-Acid Reflux: Identified by a burning sensation, acid
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Low Fat Vs. High Carb: Which Diet Is The Best For Weight Loss?
With so many diets to choose from, which one should you go for? Opting for a diet can be confusing as it is hard to know if a particular diet will work as well for you as it did for your friend. In fact, a diet that works for a certain individual usually does not
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