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Fainting is not only frightening, but it can cause bodily injury and there's always a concern that it may be related to more serious conditions. So there's already enough to worry about. But there are those who faint frequently for a variety of reasons. And controlling fainting is imperative to preventing other injuries for this reason. Well, a new treatment identified by the European Society of Cardiology...
12/7/2020 8:00:00 AM
We have so much to learn about the ways we use vitamins. We know that vitamin D helps our bones absorb calcium, but this vital nutrient is important for more than just bone health. It also plays a role in the immune system, controlling a few different factors—including some that could influence how sick someone gets if they catch COVID-19. Check this out. COVID-19 as Winter Approaches Viruses might...
12/7/2020 8:00:00 AM
Allergies can make breathing difficult, so it’s safe to assume they might make upper respiratory infections even more severe. But if that's the case then why is it that allergy sufferers appear even less likely to experience extreme COVID-19 symptoms? The answer could be as simple as it is surprising.Effects of Allergies on the BodyAllergies are the result of mistakes the immune system makes, flagging...
11/25/2020 8:00:00 AM
Those facing a melanoma diagnosis want nothing more than to beat the disease and move forward with life. But treatments have been, to this point, relatively painful. Now, a new, pain-free treatment may make serious inroads against this deadly form of skin cancer. Let’s take a closer look at this medical breakthrough.What is Melanoma?Melanoma is cancer that starts in the melanocytes under the skin....
11/25/2020 8:00:00 AM
Is there a greater connection between menopause and our sex lives than many of us ever imagined? We're not talking about declining desire or vaginal dryness. Nope, it seems that while it may seem like menopause causes sex-life changes, the link actually goes both ways. A study from British researchers has shown that a boring sex life could lead to an earlier onset of menopause in some women. Not having...
11/25/2020 8:00:00 AM
With a chill now in the evening air and fireplace hearths heating up, what better way to shift gears into the new season than to break out the hot chocolate and soak in some quality time with the people who mean the most? Oh, except there's a pandemic. For those of us who live far away from loved ones, the holidays are often a time to reconnect, catch up and strengthen family bonds. COVID-19 will derail...
11/23/2020 8:00:00 AM
Difficult relatives may make the holidays more complicated whether the gathering is of the traditional sort with people around a table, or even if it's a virtual affair—difficult people make everything more, well, difficult. But when you know you’re going to be interacting with people who may cause friction or discomfort, being prepared is the first and maybe the most important step. Fortunately, there...
11/23/2020 5:00:00 AM
We know the drill when it comes to avoiding the dentist’s high-pitched drill: Brush and floss twice a day, and seek regular care and check-ups. But our overall dental health can often feel like it's just a matter of fate and mostly out of our hands. The thing is though, that our dental health isn't actually as out of our control as we might think. This is primarily because we might not know just how...
11/19/2020 4:53:47 PM
Mental health is connected to physical health in many, sometimes obvious and at other times more hidden ways. But they are connected. Consider: When we get scared, we sweat. When we cry, our blood pressure may change. And these are just the surface, measurable effects. What about being chronically stressed? The long-term effects may be harder to quantify but stress management is one of the first things...
11/19/2020 4:07:12 PM
Mental health is connected to physical health in many, sometimes obvious and at other times more hidden ways. But they are connected. Consider: When we get scared, we sweat. When we cry, our blood pressure may change. And these are just the surface, measurable effects. What about being chronically stressed? The long-term effects may be harder to quantify but stress management is one of the first things...
11/19/2020 4:07:06 PM
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