We all have embarrassing health-related questions that just need to be answered. And chances are, more than half have to do with poop. Here’s one you may have pondered more than once while on your porcelain throne: Why am I so dang tired after I poop? Well, thankfully Dr. Sameer Islam is here to answer […]
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Tips for beating winter fatigue if you’re feeling really sluggish right now
Festive cheer isn’t always enough to see us through the winter. If you’re feeling sleepy and sluggish, try out these tips to help you do away with your winter fatigue once and for all. There’s plenty to look forward to during the colder months. It’s a time for tasty hot chocolates, cosy winter jumpers, and […]
The intestine makes sure that we feel sated
Usually, it is assumed that a full stomach gives a feeling of satiety and we stop eating. Experiments on mice show, however, that the elongation of the intestine plays a much larger role in appetite regulation. A large network of nerve endings monitors the contents of the stomach and intestines and sends signals to the […]
Blood test can tell police if you’re too tired to drive
Scientists develop blood test which can tell police if you’re too tired to drive – and employers if you’re too drowsy for duty Blood test could soon help police identify drivers who are too tired to drive Could also help employers assess staff’s fitness for duty, according to researchers Scientists enrolled 36 healthy adults to study […]
5 Reasons Hitting the Snooze Button Is Wrecking Your Body
You’ve had a late night. Hitting the snooze once or twice the next morning to give yourself more time to ease into the day isn’t a big deal, according to W. Chris Winter, M.D., Men’s Health sleep adviser and author of The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep Is Broken and How to Fix It. But when it becomes […]