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A stethoscope with a heart between the earpieces: Normal resting heart rate for men
Health Education

Normal resting heart rate for men by age

Age may determine your target and maximum heart rates, but it doesn’t have as much of an effect on your resting heart rate as other factors, such as hormones, activity levels, stress, and medication
Supplement caplets: Inositol benefits
Wellness

Inositol benefits and side effects

Inositol is found in a variety of foods but may offer these eight health benefits when taken as a supplement
A cut lemon and some leaves: Lemon juice benefits
Wellness

8 health benefits of lemon juice

We’ll share eight benefits of lemon juice and dispel some lemon juice myths
A wpman holding her hands up as if she's asking a question: What causes small dots on lips?
Health Education

What causes small dots on lips? Related conditions and treatments

Unless they’re painful or become infected, small spots or dots on the lips are typically nothing to worry about and tend to resolve without treatment
A syringe with a pink background: Lupron Depot side effects
Drug Info

Lupron Depot side effects

Lupron Depot side effects include hot flashes, sweats, and headaches
A Basset Hound sleeping: What is meloxicam used for in dogs?
Pets

What is meloxicam used for in dogs?

Meloxicam treats osteoarthritis in dogs
A brown and white dog sitting with its mouth open: What is tramadol used for in dogs?
Pets

What is tramadol used for in dogs?

Tramadol treats chronic pain in dogs
A Border Collie sitting with its mouth open: Gabapentin for dogs
Pets

How do you use gabapentin for dogs?

Gabapentin treats seizures, nerve pain, chronic pain, and anxiety in dogs
A hound dog sleeping: Prednisone for dogs
Pets

Prednisone for dogs: Dosage, side effects, and safety

Prednisone treats inflammation, adrenal insufficiency, cancer, and autoimmune disorders in dogs
A grey striped cat looking upward: Gabapentin for cats
Pets

Gabapentin for cats: Dosage, side effects, and safety

Gabapentin treats anxiety, seizures, pain, and hyperesthsia in cats
Wide eyed woman with sleep mask on her head and holding a pillow: Why do I feel tired after eating?
Health Education

How do I stop feeling tired after eating?

Maintaining a balanced diet, staying hydrated, strategic meal planning, and exercising can help relieve the feeling of tiredness after eating