The given text is a transcript of a Q&A session with a doctor, Dr. Mike, who answers various health-related questions from his audience. Here are the key points:
1. **Holding urine for a long time**: Dr. Mike says it's not a big deal to hold urine for a few minutes to an hour, but continuously straining the bladder can cause problems, including urinary tract infections.
2. **Seltzer water vs. normal water**: Dr. Mike believes both give the same hydration, but seltzer water may not be great for those with acid reflux as it can cause burping and discomfort.
3. **Remembering dreams**: Dr. Mike says not everyone remembers their dreams, and it's not a problem if one doesn't recall their dreams.
4. **Ankle cracking**: Dr. Mike explains that ankle cracking is a common phenomenon and not a cause for concern.
5. **Pulsating feeling in fingers**: Dr. Mike attributes this to increased blood flow, inflammation, and healing factors in the affected area.
6. **Heart stopping during a sneeze**: Dr. Mike explains that the heart doesn't actually stop beating, but rather, it's a normal pause between beats.
7. **Resting heart rate**: Dr. Mike advises that a resting heart rate above 100 beats per minute could be a sign of an underlying issue and recommends consulting a doctor.
8. **Stretch marks**: Dr. Mike says stretch marks are difficult to remove and can be thought of as scar tissue.
9. **Drinking water while eating**: Dr. Mike debunks the myth that drinking water while eating can hinder digestion, saying it's not true.
10. **Anxiety**: Dr. Mike attributes anxiety to a vicious cycle and recommends cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to control thoughts and manage anxiety.
11. **Pain and passing out**: Dr. Mike explains that passing out from extreme pain is a survival mechanism to prevent overwhelm.
12. **Pursuing a medical career with a disability**: Dr. Mike encourages individuals with disabilities to pursue their dreams, but to be aware of their limitations and find alternative programs or accommodations.
13. **Importance of affection**: Dr. Mike emphasizes the importance of positive social connections and affection in maintaining good physical and mental health.
Overall, the Q&A session covers a wide range of health-related topics, providing informative and reassuring answers to common concerns.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The average human bladder holds 16 ounces of urine.
2. The initial urge to urinate usually happens when the bladder is about half full.
3. Drinking water while eating does not affect the digestive enzymes' ability to work.
4. The stomach's gastric contents have a low pH, making it an acidic environment that can kill bacteria.
5. The resting heart rate should be between 60 to 100 beats per minute.
6. A heart rate of 160 beats per minute is considered high and may indicate a physiological issue.
7. Stretch marks are similar to scar tissue and are difficult to remove.
8. Surgical procedures, laser treatments, and creams are possible treatments for stretch marks, listed from most to least effective.
9. Passing out from extreme anxiety, stress, or pain is a possible survival mechanism to prevent overwhelm.
10. Breaking a bone can cause sudden nausea and passing out.
11. The scaphoid bone in the wrist is one of the most commonly broken bones in the human body.
12. Affection from loved ones, including pets, can lower stress hormones and release oxytocin, also known as the cuddling hormone.
13. Meaningful social connections can play a significant role in the quality and length of one's life.
14. The body can handle holding urine for a few minutes to an hour, but continuously straining the bladder can cause serious problems.
15. Coughing up phlegm can be spat out or swallowed, and it doesn't matter which option is chosen.
16. The body is capable of disinfecting swallowed phlegm due to the stomach's acidic environment.
17. Anxiety can be a vicious cycle, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help address thoughts that drive anxiety.