Still, if you are working to save a life, don’t worry about fractures. A recent Spanish study found that adults with CPR-related fractures had a much better chance of surviving cardiac arrest without brain damage than those who had no fractures. The American Heart Association recommends a depth of at least two inches for chest compressions on an adult.

One of the world’s most commonly used drugs, proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) bring relief from acid reflux, peptic ulcers, and indigestion. However, scientists have linked long-term use to an increased risk of kidney disease, gut infections, stomach cancer, and, recently, diabetes. If you have no choice but to rely on PPIs for two years or more, ask your doctor about getting monitored for side effects regularly
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