stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, and other complications.
If you repeatedly become dizzy when standing, after showering, or after getting out of bed, discuss it with your healthcare professional. A medication review may sometimes be appropriate.
**Never stop heart or blood-pressure medication on your own.**
## 5. Showering Immediately After Eating Is Not Proven to Be Dangerous
A common online warning claims that people over 60 should always wait 60–90 minutes after eating before taking a shower because digestion supposedly “steals” blood from the brain.
That explanation is too simplistic.
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