Stress and your health
Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous. Stress is your body’s reaction to a challenge or demand. In short bursts, stress can be positive, such as when it helps you avoid danger or meet a deadline. But […]
Chest pain: A heart attack or something else?
August 29, 2020 What makes you worry that chest pain is serious, like a heart attack When is chest pain serious? That dull burning feeling in your chest doesn’t seem to be going away, and even feels like it is getting worse. Is it a heart attack, or something else? It’s a vexing question, one […]
What Is Nausea? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
By Paula Derrow Medically Reviewed by Justin Laube, MD Reviewed: December 16, 2020 Nausea is a symptom everyone dreads. You’ve almost certainly experienced that queasy feeling at one time or another — perhaps while reading a book in a moving vehicle, or maybe after eating something that didn’t agree with you. Whatever the cause, “nausea” is […]
How to stay healthy and what to do if you get sick
Campus life brings us together. Whether you’re living in a residence hall, studying at the library, going to class or attending an event, you’ll be close to your fellow Buffs. While this togetherness can bring relief after a potentially isolating year, it also creates opportunities for illnesses and diseases to spread. Here are some ways […]
Mental Health and Sleep
Updated April 15, 2022 Written by Eric Suni, Staff Writer Medically Reviewed by Alex Dimitriu, Psychiatrist Fact Checked – Our dedicated team rigorously evaluates every article, guide, and product to ensure the information is accurate and factual. Learn More Our dedicated team rigorously evaluates every article and guide to ensure the information is factual, up-to-date, […]
15 possible causes of abdominal pain
Abdominal, or stomach, pain refers to discomfort in the space between the chest and pelvis. Most cases of abdominal pain are mild and have a variety of common causes, such as indigestion or muscle strain. Symptoms often resolve quickly on their own or with basic treatment. Abdominal pain, especially with severe or chronic symptoms, can […]
Healthy diet
A healthy diet is essential for good health and nutrition. It protects you against many chronic noncommunicable diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Eating a variety of foods and consuming less salt, sugars and saturated and industrially produced trans-fats, are essential for healthy diet. A healthy diet comprises a combination of different foods. […]
Why Keeping Up With Your Cancer Screening Is So Important
September 28, 2021 · Jyoti Patel, MD, FASCO Now 19 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the general public and health care systems continue to adapt to developing science and increased understanding of the risk, prevention, and treatment of COVID-19. Early in 2020, when cases of COVID-19 started to increase, public health officials released guidance to help […]
How Stress Affects Your Health
Medically Reviewed by Jennifer Casarella, MD on October 23, 2020 You’re going to have some stress in your life — we all do, and it’s normal. One of the best things you can do for your health is manage that stress, even when you can’t control the source of it. Some stress can be good. […]
How Does Food Impact Health?
Expert Contributor: Carolyn Denton, LN Reviewed by: Karen Lawson, MD Linda Armstrong, RD, LD, MBA The food we eat gives our bodies the “information” and materials they need to function properly. If we don’t get the right information, our metabolic processes suffer and our health declines. If we get too much food, or food that gives our bodies […]