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Is It Bad to Sleep With Your Phone Nearby?
Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh Almost every patient I ask about sleep habits admits their phone is on the nightstand. My honest answer: it's not the phone's presence that's the…
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Jetlag: What Happens to Your Body After a Long Flight—and How to Recover Faster
Medically reviewed by Dr Itender Pal Singh You step off the plane expecting to enjoy your destination. Instead, you're exhausted at noon, wide awake at 3 a.m., struggling to concentrate and…
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Is Melatonin Safe for Long-Term Use?
Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh With melatonin now sold everywhere, this question comes up constantly. My honest answer: melatonin appears to be safe for most adults when used short-term,…
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Can Stress Actually Make You Sick?
Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh This is a question I wish more patients asked, because the answer surprises people. My honest answer: yes, chronic stress can absolutely make you physically…
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Do Multivitamins Actually Work?
Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh This is one of the more honest conversations I have with patients. My honest answer: for most healthy adults eating a varied diet, multivitamins…
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How Much Sugar Per Day Is Too Much?
Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh This question comes up often, usually after a patient looks at a nutrition label and feels a little shocked. My honest answer: most health…
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Is It Safe to Take Vitamins on an Empty Stomach?
Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh Patients often ask me this when they're trying to build a consistent vitamin routine. My honest answer: it depends on the vitamin. Fat-soluble vitamins…
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Is It Normal to Feel Tired All the Time?
Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh This is one of the most common complaints I hear in my practice. My honest answer: occasional tiredness is normal, but feeling exhausted all…
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Is It Bad to Exercise on an Empty Stomach?
Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh This comes up a lot with patients who do morning workouts. My honest answer: for most healthy people, exercising on an empty stomach —…
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Is Red Meat Actually Bad for You?
Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh This is a genuinely divisive topic among patients, and honestly, among doctors too. My honest answer: it depends heavily on how much you eat,…
