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Does feeling hungry all the time mean that something's wrong? Not necessarily, but there could be medical reasons for the excessive hunger some people experience. It may also be that we’re hungry “in our head,” which isn’t true, physical hunger. Here are six reasons we may be experiencing constant hunger. 1. You’re Not Getting Enough Protein One of the important properties of protein is that it...
6/8/2021 7:00:00 AM
Is the polluted air many of us breathe every day putting us at risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and more? It turns out that for younger people, this higher risk of health problems caused by exposure to air pollution is a real possibility. Let’s take a look at the link between air pollution and neurodegenerative disease. What Causes Air Pollution? Many factors cause air pollution. The combustion products...
6/7/2021 8:38:49 PM
According to a poll recently published in The Independent, the typical person will have attempted 126 diets throughout their lifetime. Many of us are willing to jump on just about any bandwagon with the promise of improved health or a slimmer waistline — but sticking to a new regimen is often easier said than done — and making it a permanent change is even more difficult. In fact, the average diet...
6/7/2021 6:57:28 PM
Spinal cord injuries affect up to 500,000 people each year worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Severe cases can leave individuals unable to care for themselves fully, and most patients have little to no chance of recovering their lost functionality.Given the permanent nature of many spinal cord injuries (SCI), researchers have struggled to find effective treatments, but avenues...
6/7/2021 7:00:00 AM
Loves seems like it should be the ultimate requirement for finding the perfect life partner. But there's much more that we need beyond love. While there are some solid characteristics that every relationship should have, it's ultimately up to us to decide— but based on what? Ahh, we've got you Check this out. 1. Consider How They Handle Tough Times A key element to consider when choosing a life partner...
6/4/2021 7:00:00 AM
For a mother, there is no better feeling on the planet than holding her newborn. It’s a sweet and precious time, but there’s new research that may show just how critical those first few moments are to babies’ long-term wellbeing. New data may actually reveal a medical link between first breaths and sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS. Data from this research might help detect SIDS before it happens....
6/4/2021 7:00:00 AM
Ok, so the thought of eating insects might not be the most appealing one. Few of us sit down to dinner and think what we want are some bugs. In general, we can’t even stand the sight of the little creatures, let alone the idea of putting them on a dinner plate. Some of us might even get the heebie-jeebies just thinking about it.But consider...could it be possible that we’ve been viewing them from a...
6/3/2021 6:00:09 PM
Blood clots can be frightening and even painful, and worse than that may also put our health at risk. But a new procedure is showing promise when it comes to removing blood clots before they can travel which is key in preventing the worst outcomes. Let’s take a look at what we know. What Causes a Blood Clot? A blood clot occurs when areas of the blood thicken and form a semi-solid mass. Clotting may...
6/3/2021 5:40:12 PM
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
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