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Dizziness is a common problem and usually isn’t serious. During a spell of dizziness, you may feel as though you’re spinning or moving when you’re not and that’s called vertigo. You may also feel lightheaded or faint, unsteady on your feet and your head is heavy or floating. If you feel dizzy, sit or lie down at once. This will lower your chance of falling down. If you have vertigo, it may help to lie down in a dark, quiet place with your eyes closed. Drinking water may also give you fast relief, especially if you’re dizzy because you’re dehydrated. If you’ve had a series of dizzy spells, there are things you can do to make yourself safer. Remove tripping hazards in your home, such as rugs on the floor, so that you’re less likely to fall, avoid alcohol, caffeine and tobacco, which can make symptoms worse. Drink enough fluids and get plenty of sleep. Be aware of things that trigger your dizziness, such as lights, noise, and fast movement, and try to be around them less or move more slo...

 If you struggle with sleep, you’re not alone especially if it’s neck pain. Research shows that about two-thirds of people experience neck pain at some point in their lives. Whether you suffer from chronic neck pain or the occasional stiff neck after a poor night’s sleep, a pillow that supports your neck’s natural curvature is essential. You can expect to pay up to a couple hundred dollars for a quality pillow, so carefully evaluate your sleeping habits when investing the best pillow for relieve neck pain. Keep reading for the lowdown on weighing options and the recommended pillows. When it comes to choosing the best type of pillow for neck pain, its important to understand pillow types as this can point you in the right direction. Pillows on the market to relieve neck pain are designed according to sleep habits and comfort preferences.  People who sleep on their stomachs have different head elevation needs than those who sleep on their backs. Plus, hot-natured sleepers need ...

Military veterans with a history of three or more concussions were more likely to have high levels of exosomal and plasma levels of neurofilament light chain years after injury occurred, a cross-sectional study suggested. Elevations of NfL, measure of axonal damage, were highest in veterans with repetitive traumatic brain injury who had symptoms of chronic post-concussion syndrome , post-traumatic stress disorder, and depression. Blood tests that include exosomal and plasma NfL markers may one day help predict which people with mild TBIs will take longer to recover. Most concussions are single and uncomplicated, but a subset of individuals experience persistent post-concussive symptoms and substantial disability, noted Silvina Tonarelli, MD, of Texas Tech University in El Paso, and Davin Quinn, MD, of the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, in an accompanying commentary. Exosomes of other proteins like alpha synuclein are being studied as potential biomarkers in Parkinson's a...

 Pain in the jaw joint could be the result of TMJ, or temporomandibular joint syndrome. Here's everything you need to know about this confusing condition, including home treatment options that can help ease symptoms.  It’s common for kids with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) to have arthritis in their temporomandibular joint (TMJ), or jaw. Pediatric rheumatologists often check their patients’ jaws because symptoms can be silent or mild at first TMJ flare up  don’t just affect mouth, they also make entire upper body ache. Face will feel incredibly sore, as if  been grinning all day, Eyes will feel so tired that it’s hard to keep them open. It's challenging to use the computer or read books because the postures aggravate the neck  which is also affected by JA  and shoulders. Muscles are knotted and irritated. Teeth often ache as if I have an infection, and this usually happens in the middle of the night. Not to mention the typical fatigue and soreness tha...

 The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone to your skull. You have one joint on each side of your jaw. TMJ disorders a type of temporomandibular disorder or TMD can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement. The exact cause of a person's TMJ pain is often difficult to determine. Your pain may be due to a combination of factors, such as genetics, arthritis or jaw injury. The pain and discomfort associated with TMJ disorders is temporary and can be relieved with self-managed care or nonsurgical treatments. Surgery is typically a last resort after conservative measures have failed, but some people with TMJ disorders may benefit from surgical treatments. Symptoms of TMJ disorders are: Pain or tenderness of your jaw Pain in one or both of the temporomandibular joints Aching pain in and around your ear Difficulty chewing or pain while chewing Aching facial pain Locking of the joint, making it difficult to open or...