Sleep is important due to the impact it has on your overall health. Some studies suggest sleep can help to prevent illness, such asdiabetesorobesity. If not, you execute the risk of becomingsleep-deprived. Illustration by Emily Roberts for Verywell Health This article explains the role of sleep in overall health and offers tips on how to improve your sleep. It improves concentration, regulates mood, and sharpens judgment and decision-making. A lack of sleep not only reduces mental clarity but the ability to cope with stressful situations....

Bronchiolitisis a lower respiratory tract infection commonly occurring in children under 2. RSV can cause severe infections in premature babies and children. It’s typically given once a month during the RSV season. Steve Debenport / Getty Images Beyfortus is a shot given once before or during the RSV season. Bronchiolitis is the leading cause of hospitalization in infants and young children. If hospitalization is required, the treatment may also include supplemental oxygen and intravenous fluids to prevent dehydration....

It can also feel like you have not fully emptied your bowels. For many people, constipation means having less than three bowel movements a week. There are several possible causes ofconstipation. Ekaterina Goncharova/ Getty Images Pinpointing the culprits may help you determine a suitable treatment option. Ekaterina Goncharova/ Getty Images 1. On the other hand, whole grains,legumes, vegetables, and fruits contain a lot of fiber. Many experts recommend consuming about 20 to 30 grams (g) of fiber daily....

This article looks at many causes of breakouts, location-specific breakouts, and what to do about them. Others are related to your health or other medical causes, and some are due to your lifestyle. This punch in of acne typically causes breakouts of tiny bumps across yourcheeks, chin, or forehead. Phynart Studio / Getty Images It often involves whiteheads and some pimples. Acne cosmetica can develop even if youve been using the same products for several months....

Coughing up more than a few teaspoons of blood warrants an immediate visit to the emergency room. This article looks at the possible causes of hemoptysis as well as how the condition is diagnosed and treated. Verywell / Nusha Ashjaee What Causes You to Cough Up Blood? Verywell / Nusha Ashjaee Coughing up blood in any amount should be taken seriously. Causes in Children Coughing up blood in children tends to have different causes than in adults....

In rare cases, headaches can signify a more serious underlying condition requiring prompt medical attention. MementoJpeg / Getty Images What Are the Different Types of Headaches? Tension headacheandmigraineare the most common types of headache. MementoJpeg / Getty Images Tightness around thetemples, the scalp, and the neck can also be present. The head pain isalways present, although the severity can change. Other symptoms ofcluster headacheinclude: Thunderclap Headache Athunderclap headacheis severe and comes on in seconds....

Verywell / Jessica Olah What Are Auditory Hallucinations? Auditory hallucinations involve hearing noises that have no physical source. This may involve hearing a voice speak to you and could be positive, negative, or neutral. Verywell / Jessica Olah While some people hear voices that direct them to do something, that is not the experience for everyone. Auditory hallucinations can also involve experiencing a distorted sound. Sounds can be anything from footsteps tomusicor tapping....

Its normal not to feel hungry from time to time. For example, you may notice that you dont want to eat much when youre temporarily sick or stressed. If you don’t feel hungry for a day, you shouldn’t force yourself to eat. Svetlana Repnitskaya / Getty Images Most people occasionally dont feel hungry. If left untreated, a decreased appetite could lead to complications like unwanted weight loss ormalnutrition. Aging Many people gradually feel less hungry as they age....

Having three or more watery stools per day is considered diarrhea. This article explains several possible causes of frequent bowel movements. It also covers how these causes may be treated, and ways to prevent frequent bowel movements. Sorapop / Getty Images In some cases, frequent bowel movements may also be referred to asdiarrhea. This is when you have three or more watery or loose stools per day. Related Symptoms Frequent bowel movements may be accompanied by a number of other symptoms....

Justin Paget / Getty Images How Long Does It Take to Heal After a Cardiac Ablation? Generally,recoveryafter a cardiac ablation is quick. you might expect to be tired for two to three days. Justin Paget / Getty Images Fatigue is expected during the recovery process.Medications to make you sleepy during the procedure contribute to fatigue. Most providers will advise you to avoid driving for at least two days after the procedure....

Waking up at the same time every night can be sparked by many things. It may be influenced by when you fall asleep at night and the normalcircadian rhythmsthat regulate the sleep-wake cycle. Many people who awaken at the same time every night don’t even realize it. Illustration by Emily Roberts for Verywell Health In such cases, you might awaken, roll over, and fall back to sleep. If you dont check the clock, you might not even realize you’ve been awake....

Amlodipine, sold as a generic drug or as the Katerzia and Norvasc brands, often causes ankle edema. This is an abnormal swelling of tissues due to fluid buildup. Why Amlodipine Causes Ankle Swelling Amlodipine and other calcium channel blockers cause blood vessels to dilate. Jan-Otto / Getty Images The dilation, in turn, lowers the blood pressure and improves blood flow throughout the body. However, the improved blood flow can increase the pressure within smaller blood vessels called capillaries....

This article discusses how antidepressants help treat IBS and which ones are effective. Antidepressants have been shown to affect many aspects of the body, especially the digestive system. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that help nerve cells communicate with each other. Paul Bradbury / OJO Images / Getty Images They include acetylcholine, serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. Antidepressants are used to modify the actions of these neurotransmitters. Recommendations and Use Healthcare providers may prescribe an antidepressant to someone with IBS....