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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in various parts of the body. It can also dampen the immune system, increasing a sufferer’s risks of serious infections. Symptoms often vary between people, with a wide variety of illness that can range from mild to fatal. Treating lupus can be difficult, and many people with the condition find they have symptoms despite...
5/26/2021 5:41:00 PM
We’re learning more and more about the roles different bacteria can play in human health, even beyond the infections some of them can cause. Our microbiomes, or the cultures of bacteria and other microbes that live in and on our bodies, can affect multiple aspects of both our physical and mental well-being. But many of us may not know that imbalances of some bacteria could even be responsible for some...
5/26/2021 5:23:16 PM
Brown fat has a great reputation. Primarily due to its remarkable ability to boost metabolism and burn calories. This fatty tissue, which is less prevalent than the white fat we often associate with obesity, is now gaining even more attention in light of new findings. Studies are showing brown fat has multiple functions and the higher percentage a person has, the more likely they are to be in good...
5/26/2021 4:52:41 PM
A staggering 70% of US residents would feel ill-prepared to handle a medical emergency that required them to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Considering about 88% of all heart attacks occur at home, away from immediate medical care, each of us could potentially save a life by knowing this one skill.Any ability is better than none at all, but the more current the practice, the better the...
5/26/2021 7:00:00 AM
Most of us lose our groove at one point or another, and getting it back can — well, difficult. Problems at work, issues at home and even personal insecurities can take their toll, knocking down our self-esteem and making us feel bad about ourselves. Also, let's not dismiss how we may be feeling post-pandemic and the toll of the last year — some of us make jokes about being a "bucket of bog water" or...
5/25/2021 9:17:18 PM
Drinking on an occasional or social basis might not seem like a huge deal. Many of us have a drink or two after work or when out with friends. But some significant health benefits come from going just one month without a drink. Some people do a Dry January, but any month is a good month to abstain from alcohol for better health. Check out the health benefits that may come with not drinking for 30 days....
5/25/2021 7:00:00 AM
What if viewing a certain type of entertainment could enhance our health? Or at least, what if it should be taken seriously as a wellness strategy? Start popping the popcorn as you discover below how watching horror movies may benefit us both physically and mentally. 3 Ways Scary Films Benefit Our Bodies Whether we grew up watching horror movies with mom and dad or discovered scary films as adults,...
5/20/2021 7:00:00 AM
Multiple sclerosis (MS) has been one of the greatest puzzles in modern medicine. No one has been able to fully solve it, yet. A recent discovery, though, could bridge what has long been a gap in our understanding of MS progression. Even more, researchers may have landed on a breakthrough that could well open the doors to a permanent cure in humans. Multiple Sclerosis Immune Function MS is a chronic,...
5/20/2021 7:00:00 AM
A blood test’s overall accuracy can be vital to early, life-saving treatment in various conditions. Diagnostics have come a long way, but current limitations can still delay detection in cases where low levels of infection are present.New tests using nanodiamonds in place of other materials appear to dramatically improve the results, making it possible to detect numerous infections far earlier than...
5/20/2021 7:00:00 AM
Some of us may find that the older we get, the harder it is to maintain a healthy weight. A few different factors can contribute to this unfortunate shift, but we don’t have to resign ourselves. If that weight is making you uncomfortable, we've got strategies to help you ditch it. It really is possible to lose weight after 50. 1. Build Muscle to Boost Metabolism We lose skeletal muscle tissue as we...
5/19/2021 6:10:32 PM
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