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FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE
Why mealtime should be “screen free”
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If there is one time we really need to totally disconnect and part ways with our “screens” is when we sit down to eat a meal.
Read MoreGenetics a Big Part of School Success
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Character traits, such as grit or desire to learn, have a heavy hand in academic success and are partially rooted in genetics, according to a psychology study at The University of Texas at Austin.
Read MoreWant a Meeting? Take a Walk!
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Changing just one seated meeting per week at work into a walking meeting increased the work-related physical activity levels of white-collar workers by 10 minutes.
Read MoreTreat hypertension classical music
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Next time you feel like your blood pressure is rising, put on some classical music.
Read MoreMusic to Lower Blood Pressure
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A Mozart symphony can lower your blood pressure as much as exercising or even cutting salt from your diet.
Read MoreBrain Waves: The New Vital Sign?
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A team of researchers from Burnaby, British Columbia, have just discovered a means to translate complex brainwaves into objective, practical and deployable brain vital signs.
Read MoreMarijuana Use Can Mutate Your DNA
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Marijuana use is on the rise worldwide. It is the most commonly used illicit drug in the U.S., and the number of cities where it is legal is also growing.
Read MoreNew Device Aids in Collapsed Lungs
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Students at Hebrew University in Jerusalem have developed a life-saving device to cope with pneumothorax – the collapsed lungs.
Read MoreStudy: Women need more sleep than men
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Study says that women need more sleep than men because their brains are more complex
Read MoreNeglecting Your Teeth Can Have Serious Health Consequences
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If untreated and not recognized, endocarditis can be life-threatening and lead to heart failure.
Read MoreRise of the Robots
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The hand holding the scalpel in operating rooms around the country is more likely to be made of stainless steel and titanium than flesh and blood.
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Acupuncture for Treating Pain
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Many acu-points are near nerves, and when stimulated these nerves cause a dull ache or feeling of fullness in the muscle. The stimulated muscle sends a message to the central nervous system causing the release of endorphins, the neurotransmitters that block the message of pain.
Read MoreDo you know the difference between probiotics and Prebiotics
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Probiotics are known as “good” bacteria for the benefits they have on your digestion and subsequent overall health. Prebiotics on the other hand are typically different types of carbs that have a positive effect on our health.
Read More6 nutrients you may be deficient in
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Thanks to the wide variety and availability of nutritious foods in the United States, nutrient deficiencies are not a common occurrence.
Read MoreTop 10 habits that raise your risk for Diabetes
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 79 million American adults have pre-diabetes. Here are 10 bad habits you can avoid that could be increasing your risk for diabetes:
Winter brings more heart problems
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t turns out that winter brings more than just cold temperatures, ice, and snow. We know that cold weather can cause influenza, frost bite, and even Raynaud’s disease. The winter also comes with a lack of sunshine and vitamin D which can lead to depression. But heart problems? Many people may not know that cold weather can actually have an impact on your heart health and lead to heart problems. This is significant because heart disease in the number one killer of men and women in the United States.
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Ginko Biloba
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Ginkgo biloba has been used medicinally for over 5000 years. Originally extracts were used to treat pulmonary diseases, such as bronchitis and asthma. More recently, however, ginkgo has been favored to prevent memory loss and dementia. It is believed that flavonoids within the plant are responsible for its proposed medicinal effects, with over 40 different flavonoids have been isolated from leaves from the ginkgo tree.
Read MoreTips to improve your immune system
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Tips to improve your immune system Relax more. Research shows that more stress can weaken your immune system. Try to avoid stress when you can. Make it a priority to find ways to relax and more things you enjoy.
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