Posts by Anna Smirnova
November 18, 2024
What is sleep apnea and how dangerous is it? Apnea is a medical term for respiratory arrest derived from the ancient Greek word ἄπνοια, windlessness. There are several types of apnea, and the cause can be an obstructive component (eg, obstructive apnea, airway closure) or a central nervous system disorder. Separately, conscious apnea and breath-holding are recognized as part of...
November 16, 2024
Morning anxiety
Research in recent years has shown that the release of the stress hormone cortisol in our body obeys circadian rhythms. Normally, cortisol levels fall to a low of 19 to 20 hours in a healthy person. At night, cortisol awakening response (cortisol awakening response) is called light hours
November 14, 2024
10 tips from somnologists for sound and healthy sleep
How long have you slept soundly? Maybe it was a long time ago. However, if you start to follow the recommendations from MedAboutMe right now, you will be able to fully relax today. Try it!
November 13, 2024
The Effects of Melatonin on Sleep, Immunity, and Cholesterol
In the human body, many physiological processes are regulated by hormones. For example, melatonin produced by the epiphysis plays a key role in regulating sleep, facilitating the transition from wakefulness to rest. Disorders in the production of this hormone can lead to sleep problems and other bodily dysfunctions, and...
November 11, 2024
In recent decades, insomnia has concerned more than 70% of people in developed countries. The main reasons are stress and busy working hours. To improve sleep and make up for melatonin deficiency, many people have started taking the hormone as a pill. But the question is: how effective and safe are they?
November 8, 2024
9 Most Useful Products for Vision
A balanced diet is important to maintain vision through adulthood and to avoid replacing corrective eyeglasses every year. The diet should contain products that contribute to natural improvement of vision.
Scientific studies confirm that these products support the health of the retina and cornea. Check it out for yourself - include them in...
November 7, 2024
Acute rhinitis in adults not only causes discomfort but also can lead to serious complications, making it important for timely treatment and attention.
November 6, 2024
Fortunately, hypotension is not as dangerous as hypertension. However, if you experience symptoms of low blood pressure, it is important to take measures to correct or treat it.
The first step is to see a doctor for an examination. Hypotension can result from a variety of serious disorders such as tuberculosis, anemia, endocrine disorders, heart, kidney, and liver disorders, and...
November 5, 2024
There is an opinion that the profession of a doctor requires complete indifference to the type of blood. But even health-care workers may fear blood. It is important to distinguish the usual aversion to blood scenes and injuries from the panic horror of the thought of blood. This state of science is called hemophobia. This makes people more nervous and anxious and avoids important...
November 4, 2024
Acne: Causes of Skin Inflammation
Many adolescents have acne—inflammation of the skin due to blockage of the hair follicles—which is a problem. This leads to redness and painful pimples with purulent contents, which causes aesthetic discomfort. Causes of acne can range from skin care and increased fat to internal diseases and hormonal disorders. What means will help to...