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Does Turkey Make You Sleepy

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Infectious Diseases

An estimated 15 - 45% of short-term travelers experience a health problem associated with their trip. And even more travelers to developing countries, including young adults, can expect to experience some health problem.

Virtually any place in the world can be reached within 36 hours, less than the incubation period for most infectious diseases. The ease with which people see the world has dramatically increased the number of foreign travelers. Respiratory infections, such as i...

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Bedtime Snack?

By Beth Irvine , Health Expert

...with peanut butter, an ounce of cheese or a slice of turkey on top Sliced apple with 1 ounce of... Read more »

Live From the Road: Toto, We're Not in Southern California Anymore

By John McManamy , Health Expert

...crushing depression. No sooner had we finished the turkey than I was forced to issue my... Read more »

How Can You Know Which Allergy Medicine Is Best?

By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

There are tons of allergy medicines available, both over the counter and by prescription. So, how... Read more »

Learning Lessons the Hard Way

By Kelsey Bonilla , Health Expert

...minute drive to work. Again, I put it off. I was sleepy on my drive, but attributed that to... Read more »

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10 Tips for Enjoying the Holidays Despite Migraines

...enjoy yourself. So what if the house isn't perfect, the gifts aren't all perfectly wrapped, or the turkey is a bit dry? These aren’t things to worry about. Our loved ones are more interested... Read more »

Insomnia: Diagnosis

...minutes in traffic.(Indicate a score of 0 to 3)SCORE RESULTS1-6: Getting enough sleep4-8: Tends to be sleepy but is average.9-15: Very sleepy and should seek medical advice.Over 16: Dangerously... Read more »

Narcolepsy: Diagnosis

...minutes in traffic(Indicate a score of 0 to 3)SCORE RESULTS1-6: Getting enough sleep4-8: Tends to be sleepy but is average9-15: Very sleepy and should seek medical adviceOver 16: Dangerously... Read more »

Narcolepsy: Highlights

Is Narcolepsy Hereditary?People whose close relatives have narcolepsy are more likely to have the sleep disorder themselves. The risk is highest for first-degree relatives (parents or... Read more »

Sleep Apnea: Diagnosis

...each day and when do they occur? (Patients with apnea often do not describe this symptom as feeling "sleepy." They are more apt to describe this feeling as "lack of energy" or "feeling tired all... Read more »

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