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Nighttime fan use: cooling benefits, allergy risks, and how to use safely
lifestyle29 days ago

Nighttime fan use: cooling benefits, allergy risks, and how to use safely

Using a fan at night can help you cool off by moving air, but concentrated airflow can irritate allergies and dry the nose, throat, and skin and may cause neck stiffness or congestion. To minimize issues, oscillate the fan or point it away from you, keep room humidity at 30–50%, clean the fan and HVAC filters, vacuum to reduce dust, and consider saline nasal spray if you experience dryness. Overall, it’s unlikely to cause long-term harm when used with precautions.

What sleeping with a fan on does to your body—and how to sleep cooler safely
lifestyle1 month ago

What sleeping with a fan on does to your body—and how to sleep cooler safely

Doctors say a nighttime fan can help cool you, but concentrated airflow can trigger allergies or asthma, clog sinuses, dry skin, and stiff neck. To reduce risks, use oscillation or aim the breeze away from you, keep the fan and room clean, maintain humidity around 30-50%, and consider saline nasal spray if nasal passages dry. The fan doesn’t cool air, it moves it across your skin to help sweat evaporate, and long-term damage is unlikely.

Air travel’s surprising effects on the body—and how to cope
travel1 month ago

Air travel’s surprising effects on the body—and how to cope

Air travel can stress the body through cabin pressure and low humidity, which loads the heart and lungs and can cause dehydration that thickens the blood and raises clot risk. Fainting from postural changes and gas expansion in the gut (jet belly) can occur, while rare in-flight cardiac emergencies have poorer outcomes due to limited onboard care. To mitigate risks: stay hydrated, take medications on schedule, move around every couple of hours, limit alcohol, and be cautious after recent dental work or diving; flight crews decide if and when to land in an emergency.

Mind, Body, and Faith: Rethinking Trauma Beyond the Body
religion2 months ago

Mind, Body, and Faith: Rethinking Trauma Beyond the Body

An op-ed weighing The Body Keeps the Score against a Frontiers study arguing trauma involves active mental processes; it advocates a biblically holistic view that interlinks body, mind, and heart, and offers three practical implications for helpers, survivors, and the church: avoid overspecializing to one domain, recognize survivor agency beyond bodily reactions, and pursue integrated care that honors both science and faith in guiding healing.

The Physical Effects of Fear: Insights from a Psychiatrist
health3 years ago

The Physical Effects of Fear: Insights from a Psychiatrist

Fear and anxiety originate in the brain, but they also have profound effects on the body. The amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex are key brain regions involved in processing fear. When the brain perceives a threat, it activates various pathways that prepare the body for action, including muscle tension, increased heart rate, and changes in digestion. These bodily sensations are relayed back to the brain, creating a loop of increasing anxiety. While emotions start in the brain, they are felt throughout the body, highlighting the intricate connection between the brain and the body in the experience of fear and anxiety.

Mysterious Body Discovered in Salt Lake City Canal Sparks Investigation
crime3 years ago

Mysterious Body Discovered in Salt Lake City Canal Sparks Investigation

A body was discovered in a Salt Lake City canal, but authorities have stated that there is no evidence of foul play. County utility crews found the body while clearing debris, and the Salt Lake City Fire Department's Swift Water Rescue Team recovered it. The police homicide squad and crime lab are collecting evidence and working with the medical examiner's office to determine the age, identity, and cause of death of the individual.