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A piece of food is stuck, and there’s no one around… A firefighter-rescuer explains the only thing you can do to save yourself if you’re choking.

Food Is Stuck and You’re Alone? Here’s What to Do If You’re Choking If you’re choking and cannot breathe, speak, or cough effectively, act immediately. Don’t wait for someone to find you. 🆘 If you can still cough forcefully: Keep coughing. A strong cough can sometimes clear the blockage. Don’t waste time trying to drink …

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7 medications that cause severe dementia and profound brain damage

7 Types of Medications That May Affect Memory and Thinking Some commonly used medicines can cause confusion, drowsiness, or memory problems, particularly in older adults. That doesn’t mean they inevitably cause dementia or permanent brain damage—but it’s worth knowing which medications may deserve a review with your doctor. 1. Anticholinergic medicines These include some medicines …

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This is why we get cramps at night

This Is Why We Get Cramps at Night Ever been fast asleep and suddenly woken up by a painful cramp in your calf or foot? 😩🦵 Nighttime leg cramps are sudden, involuntary muscle contractions that can last from a few seconds to several minutes. They’re especially common in the calves and feet. Why do they …