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Drinking water can help support healthy blood pressure, but it doesnt usually lower it unless youre dehydrated. When you’re dehydrated, the balance of important minerals in your bodycalledelectrolytesgets thrown off. Electrolytes like sodium help muscles contract and regulate the movement of fluids in and out of your cells. The Good Brigade / Getty Images Even mild changes in sodium levels can have noticeable effects. When dehydrated, there’s less water in your bloodstream, so sodium becomes more concentrated....

If you’re breaking out, you might be taking a good hard look at your diet. You might have heard that greasy foods can contribute to breakouts. Many people crave and turn to fried foods when they are stressedand stress is known to exacerbate acne. Multi-bits Collection / Getty Images Fried foods can contribute to acne, but there are other factors too. If you have acne, cutting out all fried morsels might not completely clear up your skin....

As a result, some supplement products may not contain the ingredients listed on the label. Whenchoosing a supplement, look for products independently tested or certified by organizations such asNSF,U.S. Does Emergen-C Actually Work? Bloomberg / Contributor / Getty Images However, Emergen-C’s actual effectiveness remains a topic of debate. What’s In Emergen-C? Emergen-C contains a variety of vitamins and minerals. Electrolytes, like the ones found in Emergen-C, may help you stay hydrated while sick....

People pass gas for many reasons, and it has benefits, but farting does not burn calories. Releasing Farts and Burning Calories: Whats True? Fartingdoes not burn calories, at least not enough to be significant. vitapix / Getty Images Passing gas is a passive process. The anus hastwo rings of muscle around it. Farting requires only passive muscle involvement because the pressure buildup causes the gas to be released. What Does Burn Calories?...

Do your fibromyalgia symptoms just seem to be getting worse every year? Are you worried that things will continue to go downhill? You may be wondering if fibromyalgia is a progressive disease or if there’s hope for improvement. fizkes / Getty Images Fibromyalgiais not generally considered a progressive disorder, but in some cases, it does get worse over time. It’s not, however, a condition with a predictable course. Can You Be Symptom-Free?...

People with polycystic kidney disease should not take forskolin supplements. The substance may also interact with high blood pressure medicines, blood thinners, and other medications. Talk with your healthcare provider before taking forskolin supplements, especially if you plan to use it for glaucoma. Getty Images / Pannarai Nak-im That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. No supplement is intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease....

As a home remedy, gargling salt water for a sore throat may relieve symptoms. Perform the following steps for a salt water gargle: This can be done three times a day. It also has benefits in treating other conditions like gum and periodontal disease and canker sores. jayk7 / Getty Images Kamdem N.Effect of saline mouthwash on the oral flora.MADOHC. 2022;5(2). 2023;1(1):CD006207. 2021;25(7):4349-4357. doi:10.1007/s00784-020-03748-w MedlinePlus.Mouth sores. Sutherland Dental.Benefits of saltwater rinse for oral health....

Garlic Basics Garlic and onions have been a part of cooking since ancient times. Garlic is a vegetable in theAlliumfamily of bulb-shaped plants. It grows in several sizes and colors and can be planted alongside other vegetables as a natural pesticide. Amarita / iStockphoto Garlic contains high levels ofsulfur,flavonoids, and selenium. And, when it is crushed, chopped, or bruised, garlic produces the compound allicin. Allicin can have an effect on cells called signaling cells, which control cell growth....

Genital herpesis a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Others may experience discomfort or symptoms like itching. Even mild symptoms may go unnoticed. patchanan promunat / Getty Images For this reason, many people may be unaware they have herpes. This is referred to as having an outbreak. Sometimes, these sores may be mistaken for other conditions like ingrown hairs or pimples. Along with sores, it is also possible to experience flu-like symptoms....

Doubling up on the flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine can protect against both viruses. But is it still safe to get them on the same day? Likewise, people should receive an influenza vaccine at the beginning of the influenza season. Photo Agnes Elisabeth Szucs / Getty Images These two vaccines may be given together if a person is eligible to receive them. Do Two Shots Hurt More Than One? A statistical difference is not the same as a meaningful difference, Belongia said....

A dietitian explains its impact on this and more. Ghee is a form of butter commonly used in cooking for flavor and as a source of fat. However, limited clinical studies exist on ghees purported benefits for heart and gut health and weight management. knape / Getty Images The following article covers the uses of ghee, its nutritional value, and safety considerations. knape / Getty Images What Is Ghee? Ghee is clarified butter but cooked longer to reduce milk solids further and ensure a nutty taste....

However, are these studies evidence enough that you should become a regular blood donor? With this overview, learn about the purported benefits of blood donation and what the research says about them. Some researchers have also found that donating your blood regularly can lower your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Steve Debenport / Getty Images It may seem to be an effective way to lower your lipid levels. However, more studies are needed to further investigate this claim....

But Medicaid will continue to cover the cost of at-home COVID tests through September 2024. Now that the public health emergency has ended, at-home test coverage is optional for private health plans. Illustration by Ellen Lindner for Verywell Health Does Health Insurance Cover At-Home COVID Test Kits? Illustration by Ellen Lindner for Verywell Health (Note that Medicare coverage of at-home COVID testing did not begin until April 2022. Neither didshort-term health insuranceplans or excepted benefitssuch asfixed indemnity plans....