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Crying is a natural human function to express how you’re feeling inside. But unlike other expressions of emotions, sometimes we can’t control crying. In some public situations, like when you’re at work or school, you may want to know how to stop crying so you don’t have tears rolling down your face. While it is important to know that there is nothing wrong with crying and expressing sad emotions, it can be helpful to understand what is bringing up these sad emotions that are putting us in this situation in the first place....

For some people with depression, getting out of bed in the morning can be a difficult task. Some with the condition even report feeling physical pain. Now, researchers are increasingly interested in exploring that mind-body connection a bit deeper. Key Takeaways Research is increasingly associating clinical depression with a set of specific genes.A new meta-analysis now shows that people who have a higher genetic risk of depression are also more likely to have physical symptoms like chronic pain and fatigue....

An MSG headache is a headache that occurs after eating foods containing the common food additive monosodium glutamate (MSG). This symptom is part of what’s called MSG symptom complex, a broader set of symptoms that can occur with MSG consumption. These include sweating, facial pressure, and flushing. This article reviews the symptoms of an MSG headache, why they may occur, how to treat them, and how to prevent them. Symptoms of MSG Headache Most people with an MSG-related headache describe a tightening or even burning head sensation....

Open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) is a surgical approach that’s used for repairing certain types of bone fractures. An open reduction is an invasive surgical bone realignment, as opposed to a closed reduction that’s done without surgery or an incision. Internal fixation is the surgical insertion of hardware to stabilize and hold the bone in place as it heals. After ORIF, your recovery will depend on several factors—the severity of your injury, the type of bone involved, your post-operative rehabilitation, and your age....

Many women are turning to egg freezing, also known as oocyte cryopreservation, as a means to preserve their eggs for future pregnancy. The reasons for this vary: not feeling ready for pregnancy just yet, not being in a committed relationship, or having been diagnosed with cancer and chemotherapy will impact fertility. The good news is that having polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) doesn’t mean that you have to freeze your eggs, although you might consider doing so for one of the reasons listed above....

Did you just receive a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) award with a lump sum payment? While it is a relief to finally get your benefits, it brings the question of how much tax you might owe on it. This money is not tax-free, but whether you will have to pay tax depends on your income, deductions, and several other factors. The IRS provides a worksheet to determine how much you will owe....

Working the night shift can wreak havoc on your sleep and have other negative effects. This leads to an increased risk of insomnia and other sleep disorders, all of which have an adverse impact on health. Night shift work has specifically been shown to increase the risk of heart and digestive problems, as well as problems with moods and emotions. In addition, night shift workers are at an increased risk of safety accidents due to tiredness....

The combination of alcohol and tobacco abuse increases the risk of health issues for thousands of Americans each year. Now, researchers are trying to figure out whether there are medications that can be safely and effectively combined to address both addictions simultaneously. Key Takeaways Alcohol and nicotine addiction often go hand in hand, which often increases the health risks faced by patients.A new clinical trial found that a combination of the medications varenicline and naltrexone may help heavy-drinking smokers quit at a rate higher than expected....

Twirla is a birth control patch that is used to prevent pregnancy. It is a form of combined hormonal contraceptive similar to a combination pill. Unlike a birth control pill, you don’t need to think about Twirla every day. Instead, you place a new patch once a week. This may make it easier to use correctly. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first approved Twirla at the end of April 2020....

Despite there being no evidence showing a link between vaccines and autism, rumors about the connection persist. Vaccinated children develop autism at the same rate as unvaccinated children. Avoiding vaccines because of the persisting myth that they cause autism is dangerous. While it won’t prevent a child from getting autism, it also won’t protect them from vaccine-preventable diseases that can challenge their health and be spread to others. The Truth Behind the Myth A study by Andrew Wakefield, which has been retracted, started the debate about a link between vaccines and autism....

The acronym VACTERL refers to a group of birth defects that occur together; these abnormalities are related and occur by chance, affecting several different parts of the body. VACTERL association may cause many symptoms, so it is unknown how many children are affected by it. The condition may occur with some chromosome defects such as Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome), or in children of mothers with diabetes, but its exact cause is not known; it is likely caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors....

Ear ringing is a condition that is perceived only by the person experiencing it. Some people may hear high-pitched sounds, others may hear a clicking, while others may experience something totally different. When someone complains of ringing, buzzing, or clicking in their ears it is called tinnitus. Ringing in your ears has many causes. If you’ve just attended a concert and you’re wondering why your ears are ringing, you’ll be happy to know that the ringing will likely go away in a day or two....

Rotator cuff problems are a common cause of shoulder pain and difficulty with activities that require normal strength and mobility of the shoulder joint. One of the more common rotator cuff problems is a tear of the tendon of the rotator cuff. Many people with a rotator cuff tear presume that surgery is an inevitable step in treatment. The reality is, for better or worse, repair of the damaged rotator cuff may not be the best treatment, and in many cases, it may not even be a possible treatment....

Apriso is a brand of mesalamine, or 5-aminosalicylic acid used to treat inflammation in the colon caused by ulcerative colitis. This helps patients stay in remission, which occurs when symptoms of a disease are reduced or go away. Apriso is an extended-release medication, which means that it isn’t released in the stomach. Rather, the medicine travels through the digestive tract and is released in the colon. Other brands of oral mesalamine include Pentasa, Asacol, Canasa, Delzicol, Rowasa, and Lialda....

Verywell Health: How can you encourage a loved one to start preventive care? This article is part of Health Divide: Heart Disease Risk Factors, a destination in our Health Divide series. Meet the Expert Gladys Velarde, M.D. is a member of the American College of Cardiology Prevention, Disparities of Care Work Group, and on the CardioSmart.org editorial board. Dr. Velarde’s clinical interests include heart disease in women and other populations along with preventive care....

Blue light is the visible light at the blue end of the spectrum. Although not as energetic as ultraviolet (UV) light, there is concern that high doses of blue light may cause more cellular damage than longer wavelengths of visible light (which you see as the colors red through green). As well, exposure to blue light may have an impact on your sleep-wake cycle. Sunlight and incandescent light contain a broad range of wavelengths....

Pets offer love, companionship and even exercise if you’ve got a dog that needs to get outdoors every day. They’re family, no doubt about it, but can they actually help extend your life? The verdict on whether pets can help you live longer is a bit astonishing, even to the researchers who discovered it. University of California, Riverside health researchers Howard Friedman and Leslie Martin analyzed data collected from an 80-year study of 1,500 people....

Ascites is extra fluid in the space between the tissues lining the abdomen and the organs in the abdominal cavity (such as the liver, spleen, stomach). This space between the tissues is called the peritoneal cavity. One layer of tissue lines the inside of the belly wall and the other layer of tissue lines the outside of the organs. These two layers are actually one continuous layer that sort of wraps around or doubles back on itself, but the important idea is that there is space between these layers which is normally filled with a small amount of fluid (called peritoneal fluid) that helps lubricate the organs as they move around inside your belly....

When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, choosing an Alzheimer’s doctor is crucial to receiving the proper care and treatment. But who do you see? The medical field has split itself into so many specialties that finding the right professional can be a daunting task. Your primary care physician is often the best place to start; if more focused testing or treatment is needed, you may be referred to a specialist. However, primary care physicians don’t always refer patients to specialists, even when it could help clarify a diagnosis or supplement primary treatment....

Exercising with asthma can lead to typical asthma symptoms, such as: Wheezing Chest tightness Shortness of breath Chronic cough However, exercise is an important part of staying fit. It is important to exercise with asthma and not be inactive. The essential component for exercising with asthma is to know how to exercise safely and prevent exercise asthma problems. How Does Exercising With Asthma Cause Symptoms? Your nose normally protects your lungs from many potential asthma triggers....