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65% Cut in Traveler’s Diarrhea With a Simple OTC Remedy

Regular use of the over-the-counter remedy bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) can cut the risk of traveler’s diarrhea by about 65%, especially in high-risk regions such as Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia; maintain consistent dosing and consider dietary precautions, as probiotics or antibiotics may not be the best preventive measures.

11 days ago•Source: The Washington Post

Cognitive Shuffling: A Mental Deck to Fall Asleep Faster

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18.54 min•28 days ago

Cognitive Shuffling: A Mental Deck to Fall Asleep Faster

Washington Post Well+Being reports cognitive shuffling, a sleep technique devised by Luc Beaudoin that mimics the brain’s natural drift into sleep by mentally shuffling a deck of images or thoughts. Beaudoin developed the method after trouble falling asleep in college, arguing that generating random, non-stressful images can distract worry and help you nod off more quickly.

via The Washington Post