Sleep is not an easy process for many and with one of the most tumultuous years experienced ever, sleep can be almost impossible for some. According to numerous studies and research, taking melatonin supplements can help not only for you…
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Parkinson’s disease symptoms: A tell-tale sign of the condition in the way you walk
Nerve cells within the substantial nigra – an area of the brain that controls movement – become impaired and die if a person has Parkinson’s disease. How do you put one foot in front of the other? As the nerve…
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Health care use, costs increase 20-fold after firearm injury
(HealthDay)—Actual health care costs increase up to 20-fold in the six months after a gunshot injury versus the six months before, according to a study published online Sept. 29 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Megan L. Ranney, M.D., M.P.H.,…
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Poor bone quality is linked to poor heart health
New research by Queen Mary University of London and the University of Southampton’s Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit (MRC LEU) has found associations between lower bone mineral density and worse cardiovascular health in both men and women. Published in…
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How to reverse type 2 diabetes
There is no guarantee you can reverse diabetes, but you can improve some of the symptoms by changing your lifestyle. It’s important to do this, as living with diabetes increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, vision loss, miscarriage, and…
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The symptom that may signal you have a ‘mild’ vitamin B12 deficiency – what to look for
Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep the body’s nerve and blood cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all cells. aS The National Institutes of Health explain, vitamin B12 also helps prevent a type of…
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Some sparkling water brands may contain high levels of risky chemicals called PFAS, a report found
A new study from Consumer Reports found high levels of risky chemicals known as PFAS in popular brands of sparkling water, including Topo Chico, Polar, Bubly, and La Croix. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS for short) are manufactured chemicals that…
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Bed bug bites: Four signs your bite could be life-threatening
Bed bugs are an intractable problem to deal with because they hide in nooks and crannies, such as bed frames and mattresses. Although infestations can make your skin crawl, bed bugs rarely present a threat to your life. They have…
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There’s even more evidence that getting enough vitamin D could reduce the risk of severe coronavirus infections
New research has found that getting vitamin D is linked to lower risk of severe coronavirus infections and poor outcomes like unconsciousness, difficulty breathing, and death. In adults over 40, sufficient vitamin D could reduce the risk of dying from…
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Stars Who Proudly Show Off Their Scars
Selena Gomez The “Rare” singer posed in a blue one-piece with a front-zip closure, showing off the scar she received from an emergency follow-up procedure after her kidney transplant in 2017. In the Instagram photo’s caption, the singer shared, “When I…
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