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New Drug For 37 Million Who Battle Migraines
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About 37 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches; with women more affected than men. In 2016, migraines affected over a billion people worldwide. With symptoms that include severe and debilitating headache, nausea (often accompanied by vomiting), light and noise sensitivity, and difficulty speaking, migraines are one of the top 10 causes of disability. About 2% of the population suffers from... 12/17/2019 8:00:00 AM
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Your Brainprint Can Identify You With 100% Accuracy
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Like your fingerprint, your thoughts are as unique as you. Scientists at Binghamton University have found a way to measure brainwaves, and they can use those measurements to identify a person with surprising, 100% accuracy. CEREBRE TechnologyResearchers have named their technology Cognitive Event-RElated Biometric REcognition (CEREBRE). The technology, which they’ve improved upon since their initial... 12/17/2019 8:00:00 AM
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The Latest on Fibroid Treatments
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The heavy periods and pain associated with fibroids can be debilitating. Until recently, women who had them didn’t have any options beyond suffering or having a hysterectomy. More treatment options are now available, but they have their risks. Let's take a look at what's available. Living With Fibroids Fibroids, or leiomyoma, are benign uterine tumors composed mainly of muscle tissue. Up to 80% of... 12/16/2019 8:00:00 AM
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4 Signs Someone Needs Help
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Counseling and therapy are more mainstream than they were in the past. According to Barna, approximately 42% of Americans will see a counselor at some point in their lives. And most of them benefit greatly from it. Approximately 76% have "very positive" or "somewhat positive" experiences. Even so, making the decision to see a therapist can be a difficult one.Individuals who may benefit from therapy... 12/16/2019 8:00:00 AM
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Are You Over-Managing Your Diabetes?
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Diabetes affects more than 9% of the U.S. population. Treatment can be a difficult balancing act, with about 25% of diabetes patients failing to keep their blood sugar within manageable levels. Undertreatment can be serious, creating blood sugar spikes that increase the risks for numerous health problems — but the health effects of overtreatment can be dangerous, too. The key is knowing how to strike... 12/12/2019 8:00:00 AM
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Scientists Neutralize Gene That Causes Alzheimer’s
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Alzheimer’s disease affects people and their families on profound levels, destroying minds and shattering lives. While treatments have emerged to slow its progression, none have been able to prevent or halt it completely. That may soon change. Exciting new research may be the breakthrough we’ve been waiting for. Scientists were able to fix a gene that has been shown to be responsible for Alzheimer’s... 12/10/2019 8:00:00 AM
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Dental Care Fears & Anxiety—10 Comforting Facts
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INTRODUCTION A good number of people have unjustified fears or anxieties regarding dental care. Some of that fear springs from misconceptions and myths; others spring from bad experiences they have accidentally bumped into in the past. The good news is that a number of important facts—some of which may not be known to you--can help allay some of those fears and sources of anxiety. TEN REASSURING FACTS... 12/4/2019 8:00:00 AM
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Manage Anemia Naturally
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Feeling sluggish and struggling to breathe? Anemia may be the culprit. Each year, approximately 2.8 million people are diagnosed with anemia, a condition that occurs when the body doesn’t produce or maintain enough red blood cells.Left untreated, anemia may result in pregnancy complications, heart issues or even death. That’s why it’s important to treat the symptoms of anemia right away, even if your... 12/3/2019 8:00:00 AM
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Lacking Inspiration? A New Emotion Might Help
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The word inspiration often conjures up nebulous, vague, airy images. It can be difficult to pin down what is missing when we aren’t feeling inspired, but we often feel 'heavy' or listless. Is there a more practical way to think about and generate inspiration rather than waiting for it to 'strike'?Our word inspiration comes from Latin and means to "breathe in." Taking a deep breath can help us begin... 12/3/2019 8:00:00 AM
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Could Buying Houseplants Improve Our Health?
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Houseplants can improve more than the appearance of a home. In general, houseplants remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air and increase humidity levels, although effectiveness can vary depending on the types of plants and lighting conditions. Other plants are good to have around due to individual medicinal properties.This can reduce asthma, headaches and other symptoms related to high particulate... 11/29/2019 8:00:00 AM
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