Student Emergency Response Group

Feeling sleepy after eating?

After eating, blood flow to the stomach and intestines increases. When this happens, your body decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain. This reduced supply of oxygen manifests itself in the form of fatigue.

Do you know what causes pre-menstrual syndrome in women?

Progesterone. The increased level of this hormone days before menstruation causes irritable and "down" moods in women. It is also responsible for the increased appetite, acne breakout, constipation and increased temperature before menstruation.

Your heart rate increases by two-fold when you're kissing. The oxygen intake increases more than 20-fold. Even the blood pressure goes up.