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May 19 2021

How To Sleep If You Have Lower Back Pain

Lifestyle / May 19, 2021

Republished from MedicalNewsToday.com Lower back pain can affect a person’s sleep as well as their daily activities, and sleeping in certain positions can cause or worsen the issue. Below, learn about some appropriate sleeping positions for people with lower back pain. Then, find advice about choosing the right pillows and mattresses. The Best Sleeping Positions For Lower Back Pain Certain positions can place unnecessary strain on the neck, hips, and back, worsening, or even causing, back pain. It is important to […]

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May 13 2021

Mediterranean Diet and Possible Impact on Dementia

Dementia, Health / May 13, 2021

Republished from MedicalNewsToday.com A new study finds that the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet may include a reduced chance of developing dementia and memory loss. Specifically, the diet appears to lower the level of amyloid and tau proteins that are linked with dementia. People following the Mediterranean diet scored better on memory tests than those who were not following the diet. Previous research has determined that a Mediterranean diet can benefit heart health and aid in weight loss. Now, a

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Apr 13 2021

How To Cleanse Your Lungs Naturally

Health, Lungs / April 13, 2021

Republished from MedicalNewsToday.com Lung cleansing techniques may benefit people who smoke, people who get regular exposure to air pollution, and those with chronic conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cystic fibrosis. Breathing in air pollution, cigarette smoke, and other toxins can damage the lungs and even cause health conditions. Maintaining the health of the lungs is essential for keeping the rest of the body healthy. According to the World Health Organization

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Mar 26 2021

5 Suggestions to Maintain a Healthy Life

Health, Lifestyle / March 26, 2021

From Healthline.com Following a healthy lifestyle often seems incredibly complicated. Advertisements and experts all around you seem to give conflicting advice. However, leading a healthy life doesn’t need to be complicated. To gain optimal health, lose weight and feel better every day, we suggest trying to follow these 5 simple guidelines 1. Do Not Put Toxic Things Into Your Body Many things people put in their bodies are downright toxic. Some, such as cigarettes, alcohol and abusive drugs, are also highly addictive,

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Feb 25 2021

The Facts About Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Dementia, Health / February 25, 2021

Republished from WebMD When it comes to fat, there’s one type you don’t want to cut back on: omega-3 fatty acids. Two crucial ones — EPA and DHA — are primarily found in certain fish. ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), another omega-3 fatty acid, is found in plant sources such as nuts and seeds. Not only does your body need these fatty acids to function, but also they deliver some big health benefits. How They Help Your Health Blood fat (triglycerides).

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Feb 12 2021

Six Common Myths About Sugar

Health / February 12, 2021

Republished from Medical News Today Over the centuries, this crystalline sweetener has invaded everyone’s snacks, drinks, guts, and minds. It has caused its fair share of controversy, too. Although everyone is familiar with sugar as a concept, we’ll start with a brief explanation. What is sugar? Sugar is a soluble carbohydrate — a biological molecule consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. Other carbohydrates include starch and cellulose, which is a structural component of plant cell walls. Simple sugars, or monosaccharides,

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Dec 10 2020

The Health Benefits of Aerobic Exercise

Brain, Dementia, Health, Lifestyle / December 10, 2020

Republished from Medical News Today Aerobic exercise reduces the risk of many health conditions, ranging from heart disease to dementia. Although all forms of physical activity provide some benefits, aerobic exercise is particularly effective because it causes the heart and lungs to work harder than usual. National physical activity guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of aerobic activity per week. Some examples of aerobic exercise include: running, cycling, walking swimming, aerobic classes In this article, we discuss some of the benefits

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Nov 18 2020

Neighborhood Noise May Increase Dementia Risk

Dementia / November 18, 2020

Republished from Medical News Today Older adults living in noisy neighborhoods may face higher odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, according to new research. Researchers have examined a wide range of factors — from sedentary behavior to exposure to airborne pollutants to loneliness — to determine whether they raise a person’s risk of dementia. However, only a handful of epidemiological studies have examined the effect of community noise, which refers to the noise coming from cars, trains, planes, construction sites, and similar sources,

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Oct 29 2020

More Vitamin D, Possible Lower Risk of Severe COVID-19

Health / October 29, 2020

Republished from WebMD Could having a healthy blood level of vitamin D help you avoid the intensive care unit and death if you become infected with COVID-19? More research suggests that the “sunshine vitamin” may play a role in how severe your case may be. While the studies don’t prove cause and effect, “these studies support the notion that vitamin D might be protective against COVID complications,” says Vadim Backman, PhD, a professor of biomedical engineering and medicine at Northwestern

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Oct 2 2020

Testing Home Made Covid Masks

COVID-19 / October 2, 2020

Republished from Medical News Today A new study demonstrates that the fabrics typically used in homemade face masks effectively block droplets that could contain SARS-CoV-2. The research, which appears in the journal Extreme Mechanics Letters, reinforces current studies on the efficacy of homemade face masks for blocking aerosols that could transmit SARS-CoV-2. Homemade Covid Masks Until scientists produce an effective vaccine, researchers recommend that various behavioral changes are key to reducing the spread of SARS-CoV-2. As well as maintaining physical distance from others

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