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It’s no secret that 2020 was a difficult year for a lot of people. But 2021 is here now, and many people want to make it their year of health, growth, and change. Following the trends that make people healthier may be one of the best ways to do that. Here are six of the biggest health food trends of 2021. 1. Kelp Instead of Kale Kale was the talk of the town for a while, but now kelp giving it a run...
4/1/2021 6:45:43 PM
Surgery can require lengthy recovery times, which often entail detailed plans for pain management. Opioids can help take the edge off severe pain, but they aren’t the best option for some people, and many of us want more options that don't risk dependence. Acupuncture could provide that solution. Here’s the science behind the practice. Reducing Post-Op Pain The stretch of time following surgery can...
4/1/2021 5:54:53 PM
The art of procrastination is common — probably more common than not. There are many reasons why we hold off on completing important tasks, no matter how simple or mundane they are. But why do we put off scheduling a doctor’s appointment or studying for an exam until the last minute? And how can we stop when it's become a habit?Most of us procrastinate because we don't want to do some particular task....
3/22/2021 5:18:37 PM
Breast health matters, but many women aren’t sure, beyond mammograms, what they really need to be doing to protect themselves. It turns out, though, that besides getting regular mammograms, we can do several important things to improve and monitor the health of our breasts. 1. If You Smoke, Quit There are several health benefits to quitting smoking, but one of them may be a reduction in the risk of...
3/22/2021 4:00:05 PM
Taking medication is so common today, it seems like everyone does it. But though meds are important and can help us manage our conditions, when it comes to longevity healthy lifestyle choices — like eating right and exercising — may have much bigger benefits than anything that comes in a bottle. Let’s take a look at the role our lifestyle choices play in lifespan. The Benefit of Medications for Better...
3/17/2021 6:38:36 PM
Feeling down sometimes happens even to the best of us. It's just not that easy for many of us to stay positive all the time. However much we might wish e could. And negativity can feel soul-crushing. So why can't we just stay happy all the time? And even if not all the time how can we boost our positivity at least a little? Feeling Negative is CommonMost people feel negative or down from time to time....
3/15/2021 6:06:31 PM
About 90 million US adults struggle with obesity. Despite the numerous health risks that can come along with it, many sufferers find the problem difficult to treat. The old way of thinking: that willpower was the problem, is falling away as new research proves that may never have been the case. Breakthroughs are leading us down new treatment paths and into new ideas.Researchers believe they may have...
3/15/2021 5:39:32 PM
A knock to the head might not always appear serious, but the damage can be a lot more devastating than it looks. Concussions are a form of traumatic brain injury, usually occurring as the result of a forceful blow. Just because most people walk away from the event, that doesn’t mean damage hasn’t occurred.We may want to brush off our injuries, especially when everything looks physically intact, but...
3/15/2021 5:20:38 PM
The eyes might be the window to the soul, but they can offer surprising insights to your health, too. A new take on an old eye exam may be able to tell if someone has Alzheimer’s disease.An imaging technique called OCT angiography, which takes pictures of blood vessels and nerves in the back of the eye, may be able to detect early Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers have found that similar vascular changes...
3/12/2021 8:00:00 AM
It may be morbid to think about, but have you ever wondered how old, or young, you’ll be when you pass on? Knowing the risk factors of an individual for premature death may allow them time to change diet, lifestyle, and overall fitness to increase the odds of living a longer life. And it turns out that understanding the risk of premature death may be as easy as having a simple blood test. Inflammation...
3/12/2021 8:00:00 AM
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