What a Lingering Cough After a Cold Means

Coughing is a reflex that can be triggered by both mechanical and chemical receptor stimulation. Mechanical receptors cause a cough when they are touched or moved. Chemical receptors respond when exposed to changes in temperature, exposure to acid, or other substances. But why do some coughs linger?

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Health Tip of the Day What a Lingering Cough After a Cold Means Following a common upper respiratory infection, as many as 25 of every 100 people will have a persistent post-viral cough. But, why? Here are some possible causes. READ NOW EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK How We're Finding New Ways to Stay Fit Right Now READ NOW  › READ THESE NEXT 5 Signs and Symptoms of a Blood Clot READ NOW  › What Is the World Health Organization? READ NOW  › 4 Causes of Arthritis READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Health Tip of the Day newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2020 Verywellhealth.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy

15 Foods That Are Easy on the Digestive Tract

If you have digestive symptoms like nausea, abdominal cramping, bloating, or diarrhea, here are 15 foods that will go down easy and won't exacerbate your upset stomach.

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Health Tip of the Day 15 Foods That Are Easy on the Digestive Tract If you have digestive symptoms like nausea, abdominal cramping, bloating, or diarrhea, here are 15 foods that will go down easy and won't exacerbate your upset stomach. READ NOW EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK How Will Your Health Insurance Cover You During COVID-19? READ NOW  › READ THESE NEXT When Is a Ventilator Necessary? READ NOW  › 6 Items You Should Clean More Often Than You Do READ NOW  › 4 Exercises for Carpal Tunnel Relief READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Health Tip of the Day newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2020 Verywellhealth.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy

Is Watching the News Bad for Your Mental Health?

We asked several mental health experts to explain how a constant stream of disastrous news is adding to our stress levels and increasing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Plus, tips on how to navigate the 24-hour news cycle, while still managing and protecting your mental health.

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Health Tip of the Day Is Watching the News Bad for Your Mental Health? We asked several mental health experts to explain how a constant stream of disastrous news is adding to our stress levels and increasing symptoms of anxiety and depression. READ NOW EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK How Will Your Health Insurance Cover You During COVID-19? READ NOW  › READ THESE NEXT The Health Benefits of Black Seed Oil READ NOW  › Tips for Staying Healthy When Working at Home READ NOW  › Low Back Pain and Your Sacroiliac Joint READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Health Tip of the Day newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2020 Verywellhealth.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy

4 Safe Ways to Treat a Fever

There are good ways and bad ways to try to bring down a fever. Learn about them all so you'll know what to do and what not to do.

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Health Tip of the Day 4 Safe Ways to Treat a Fever There are a lot of myths surrounding fevers, how dangerous they are and how to get them to come down. Many people are surprised to learn that it often isn't necessary to try to bring a fever down at all. But if a fever is making you or your child uncomfortable, there are things you can do to bring it down safely—and a lot of things you shouldn't do. READ NOW EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK How Will Your Health Insurance Cover You During COVID-19? READ NOW  › READ THESE NEXT Your Home Office: The Best Set-Up to Avoid Strain and Pain READ NOW  › What's the Difference Between Advil and Aleve? READ NOW  › Why Do You Get Congested at Night? READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Health Tip of the Day newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2020 Verywellhealth.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy