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- Urine leaks in osteoporosis improve with physical therapy - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2016 from Victor MarchioneUrine leaks, or urinary incontinence, are common among women with osteoporosis, but new findings suggest urine leaks can be combated with physical therapy. Physical therapy to help improve urine leaks is focused on pelvic muscle training, which was shown to offer dramatic ...
Views: 740 - Heartbeat trouble could be atrial fibrillation - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhen it comes to matters of the heart, things can go unexpectedly awry. When we’re exercising or participating in some physical activity, sometimes our heart is beating faster than usual. If we experience fear, anxiety or stress, our heart rate can increase as well. This is all perfectly ...
Views: 739 - Blood test may predict when antibiotics will be unsuccessful - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2016 from Victor MarchioneResearchers are closer to developing a blood test which may be able to distinguish between viral and bacterial infections in turn knowing when antibiotics will be unsuccessful. If completed, this blood test will be able to be conducted in a doctor’s office and the researchers are hopeful that it ...
Views: 737 - Intelligent Pills Market 2019-Share, Growth Factors, Historical Analysis, Sales Revenue, Development Status, Emerging Opportunities, Competitive Landscape and Regional Forecast to 2027 - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2019 from Victor MarchioneGlobal Intelligent Pills Market - Overview Intelligent Pills works on the principle of ‘ingestible event markers’ (IEM), these pills are incorporated with a sensors which enables physicians to monitor patient’s use of medication. These pills can be consumed in similar way like any other ...
Views: 737 - How to achieve a well-balanced diet - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2015 from Victor MarchioneNot only will understanding how to eat a balanced diet improve your health, but you may see benefits such as weight loss, too. So here is our guide on how to enjoy a balanced diet. How to enjoy a healthy balanced diet The basis of a balanced diet it to ensure you are receiving adequate ...
Views: 736 - Simple steps for preventing diabetes - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWe all know that diabetes is a disease where there is excess sugar in the blood. Why is it there? How can I prevent it? Why does everyone not get it? All good questions. And I’ll try and answer all of them here. Let me start by explaining the causes of diabetes without getting too ...
Views: 736 - Flax seeds: benefits and uses - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Victor MarchioneFor over 6,000 years humans have been consuming flax seeds. Deemed a superfood, flax seeds grow from a plant which produces a beautiful blue flower. This plant can grow in both tropical and subtropical climates. The fruit pod which is grown contains either golden-yellow seeds or brown seeds. ...
Views: 735 - Is acute bronchitis contagious? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAcute bronchitis is a temporary form of bronchitis caused by a virus – which means it cannot be treated with antibiotics. If you’re wondering if acute bronchitis is contagious, the answer is yes. Similar to influenza, acute bronchitis is transmitted person-to-person by droplets that are ...
Views: 734 - Why you hate the sound of your own voice - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2015 from Victor MarchioneDo you cringe when you hear your voice in a video or voicemail? Don’t feel ashamed because many of us react the same way. That playback of our voice sounds completely different, and most of the time we hate it. Even when friends and family assure us we don’t really sound like that, we can’t help ...
Views: 734 - Women regain fertility loss from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) by losing weight - by Submitted on May 17, 2016 from Victor MarchionePolycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) can lead to infertility in women, but research suggests exercise and weight loss can help women regain fertility. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is an endocrine system disorder affecting female fertility and reproduction. Ovaries become enlarged and small ...
Views: 734 - Lower blood pressure with herbs and spices - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Victor MarchioneHere’s a snapshot of America’s health when it comes to the heart: Heart disease is the No. 1 killer. High blood pressure is a contributing cause of about 1,000 deaths a day – and one in every three American adults has the condition. About seven in 10 doesn’t realize it, putting them at risk for ...
Views: 733 - How to lower elevated liver enzymes - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOur liver is an important organ that is responsible for many functions in the body. When it becomes damaged we begin to feel ill, but symptoms may often be confused with other illnesses. It’s important to keep our liver healthy as it is a powerhouse for good health. Continue reading at ...
Views: 733 - Multiple sclerosis risk higher in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes: Study - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMultiple sclerosis (MS) risk is higher in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes, according to research. Susanne Bechtold, M.D., a pediatric endocrinologist and diabetologist at Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich, Germany, wrote, “Type 1 diabetes and [multiple sclerosis] are ...
Views: 733 - Not eating these foods? You’re putting yourself at risk of… - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2015 from Victor MarchioneYou may want to fill up on more sweet potatoes, butternut squash and those dark leafy greens. That’s because a lack of vitamin A – usually found in these foods – could be behind type 2 diabetes. A new study by New York’s Weill Cornell Medical College, published in The Journal of Biological ...
Views: 733 - Back pain getting worse? Could be depression - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Victor MarchionePain makes it difficult to enjoy your life. It makes it challenging to move, sleep and interact with friends, family and your neighbors. Beyond the actual pain itself, there may be gastrointestinal issues brought on by anti-inflammatory medication, too. In general, depression is the most ...
Views: 732 - If you sleep like this, you’re putting your memory at risk - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2015 from Victor MarchioneGetting a good night’s sleep is important if we want to be productive and happy. Our bodies have been telling us this for years and so have countless sleep studies. Now we’re learning that it’s not just the quality of sleep we get that is vital to our well-being, it’s also the sleep positions we ...
Views: 732 - Meditation helps relieve pain from breast cancer biopsy: study - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMeditation and music may be effective for pain relief and anxiety management in breast cancer biopsy patients. A new study conducted at the Duke Cancer Institute in Durham, N.C. revealed alternative methods of helping patients cope with pain and stress during the procedure. Standard ...
Views: 729 - How to Get Rid of Split Ends without Cutting Your Hair - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2016 from Victor MarchioneSplit ends are not the most well known of all health and beauty afflictions. The split ends meaning or “trichoptilosis” is when the actual hair fiber splits. The thing is that this split can happen not just at the end of the natural hair strand, but in its middle or even in multiple ...
Views: 728 - Live longer by adding diet that mimics fasting - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhat is the secret to long life? Well for some it’s being active. For others it’s eating well. And some may even say the secret to long life is happiness. Well science is trying to find an answer to living a long life and the answer may have to do with how you eat, not necessarily what you ...
Views: 728 - Lonely? How to make it work in your favor… - by Submitted on May 21, 2015 from Victor MarchioneI’ve often said that life is better shared. The things you do with family and friends can be the most memorable moments in your life. But there’s something to be said for carving out “alone time” or “me-time” to do something just for yourself. And as it turns out, alone time is good for your ...
Views: 728 - Whole Grains Benefits the Heart, Reduces Mortality - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2015 from Victor MarchioneTo live a long healthy life, food plays a main role. We know that fast-food and too much sugar are bad for us, and lean protein and vegetables are ideal. But there’s one food item that can actually reduce mortality – whole grains. Although bleached and white breads are not good for us, ...
Views: 728 - Alkaline vs. acidic: Which is better? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2015 from Victor MarchioneAcid and alkaline assist with many bodily functions, one major one in particular is our digestive system. Our stomach, for example, contains a lot of acid to break down food. Sometimes, based on the foods we eat, if they are more acidic or alkaline it can react with the acid in our stomach ...
Views: 727 - Discovery made on how the brain prevents dehydration - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2015 from Victor MarchioneResearchers from McGill University have made a discovery on how the brain detects and prevent dehydration. They identified a key protein in the brain responsible for body temperature as well as hydration. The findings can assist in clinical treatments of conditions that affect the imbalance of ...
Views: 727 - Facts about psoriatic arthritis - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere are over 100 different types of arthritis, ranging from mild to quite severe. Arthritis commonly effects the joints as a result of inflammation. Arthritis can affect anyone at any age and nearly three out of five people living with arthritis are under the age of 65, this according to the ...
Views: 727 - Blood Flow Measurement Devices Market to expand at a CAGR of 8.8% by 2023, Development Pipeline, Global Industry SWOT Analysis, Size, Share, Competitive Landscape, Regional Insight - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2019 from Victor MarchioneBlood Flow Measurement Devices Market Overview: The rapidly evolving global blood flow measurement devices market is expected to attain 8.8% CAGr during the forecast period (2017-2023), claims Market Research Future (MRFR). The recently published report also contains a detailed segmental and ...
Views: 726 - The link between mental and physical fatigue - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhen we have been physically active, we can experience fatigue afterwards – this is a no-brainer. In other words, it stands to reason that our muscles become weaker; we are tired and perhaps even irritable. However, mental activity can also have a big impact on our level of fatigue. While ...
Views: 726 - Do you sometimes get cold fingers and toes? It could be this… - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2015 from Victor MarchioneTake a moment to touch your hands or your toes. How do they feel? If you haven’t doused your fingers in ice water recently, they should be relatively warm. But what if they still feel cold? If you find yourself stuffing your hands inside pockets to stay warm, you might have an underlying health ...
Views: 723 - High fiber foods for your daily diet - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2015 from Victor MarchioneFiber intake is an ongoing subject among many of us. We don’t eat enough, we eat too much, it constipates us and it makes us go. It’s hard to get the facts straight when it comes to fiber. The bottom line: fiber is essential, and knowing which foods provide high amounts of fiber can lead to ...
Views: 722 - Protect your skin naturally from the sun - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThe sun is a great source of vitamin D which is essential to our health. Although the sun is beneficial to us, not practicing safe-sun techniques can have serious consequences like burns and even melanoma. So protecting ourselves when we are out and about allows us to still take in vitamin D ...
Views: 721 - Seniors, the one thing to be mindful of this summer - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWho doesn’t enjoy warmer weather? You can get outside and play with the grandkids, or tend to your garden and watch your flowers bloom. Whatever your pleasure, there’s no doubt that warm days mean more time outdoors. But as the temperatures begin to rise and the days get longer, you still ...
Views: 721 - Contact lens eye infection risk and prevention - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates roughly 41 million Americans use contact lenses. According to a new report presented by the CDC, nearly all contact lens wearers embark on risky behavior involving their contacts. Such behavior can increase a person’s risk of eye ...
Views: 720 - Sleep paralysis, Halloween myths and the truth about hallucinations, visions and lucid dreaming - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThere are a lot of unknowns and speculations when it comes to sleep paralysis, Halloween myths, hallucinations, visions and lucid dreaming. Much of it seems like old wives’ tales, but how do you distinguish between what is real and what is simply a myth? When it comes to sleep paralysis there ...
Views: 720 - Size doesn’t matter when it comes to the brain and IQ - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2015 from Victor MarchioneYou might think that a larger brain equals a larger IQ, but findings from the University of Vienna suggest that brain size doesn’t matter when it comes to IQ. Early findings from the 18th century had researchers believing that a large brain meant a smart individual, but thanks to the use of ...
Views: 719 - PTSD may be eased with wearable electrical patches - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2016 from Victor MarchionePost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be eased with wearable electrical patches. These patches jolt the brain in patients while they are asleep and can offer relief from the effects of PTSD. Iraq war veteran and PTSD sufferer Ron Ramirez tested the patches and believes that they are ...
Views: 717 - Brain Monitoring Market Size, Share, Outlook 2019, Global Industry Analysis, Emerging Trends, Business Growth Opportunities, Competitive Landscape, Regional Statistic By 2022 - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2019 from Victor MarchioneThe healthcare sector has been undergoing a lot of changes lately. The inculcation of technology into healthcare has completely revolutionized the way people perceive medical services. Furthermore, this development has also provided a scope of advancement for the smaller markets out there. Brain ...
Views: 716 - Are these common habits harming your digestion? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Victor MarchioneBloating, gas, cramps – these can all make your day highly uncomfortable. Worse yet, if you don’t know what’s causing your stomach distress, it can become that much more frustrating. It could be allergies or ulcers, but there are many other reasons why your stomach is crying out for help that ...
Views: 712 - Easy tips to eat more fruits and vegetables - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Victor MarchioneYou know the drill: Eat more fruits and vegetables! Time and time again you’re told to stock up on your fruits and vegetables, but sometimes it’s just so hard to get in the recommended amount. Health benefits of fruits and vegetables are extensive. Not only do they provide vitamins and ...
Views: 710 - Get healthier, fuller eyelashes naturally - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2015 from Victor MarchioneLadies, when you bat your eyelashes don’t you wish they fluttered like a butterfly? (Just admit it, there’s no shame in a little vanity!) Long, thick, healthy eyelashes are definitely something to be desired. And useful, too. Eyelashes help to protect your eyes from particles in the air, like ...
Views: 710 - Menopause lowers good cholesterol (HDL) protection, raises atherosclerosis risk - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMenopause lowers high density lipoprotein (HDL) protection, increasing the risk of atherosclerosis in women. Atherosclerosis is the narrowing and hardening of the arteries as plaque builds up along their walls. Atherosclerosis can lead to coronary heart disease – responsible for one in three ...
Views: 710 - Prolonged sitting shortens lifespan: Study - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2016 from Victor MarchioneIt may not be new to you, but the studies that suggest prolonged sitting shortens your life continue to pile up. The solution? Either reduce your amount of sitting time or begin exercising much more – ideally, you should be doing both regardless. The latest findings come from Brazilian ...
Views: 710 - Pesticides harm men’s health, Unhealthy health foods - by Submitted on May 31, 2015 from Victor MarchioneDark chocolate, avocados, bananas, hot chilies…What you eat plays a large role in your sexual health. A healthy diet, along with certain food aphrodisiacs like the ones I mentioned here, can increase libido, promote blood flow and provide us with energy to get down to business. However, diet ...
Views: 709 - Flu vaccine effectiveness for pregnant women determined by trimester - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThe effectiveness of the influenza (flu) vaccine for pregnant women is determined by the trimester the woman is in when she receives the shot. The findings were presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™. The Centers for Disease Control and ...
Views: 708 - Apricot Seeds: Nutrition, Health Benefits, and Their Role in Cancer Treatment - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneApricot seeds are similar to other nuts and somewhat resemble almonds in physical appearance. The seeds are enclosed in a hard shell known as a stone. There are two types; one tastes bitter while the other one is sweet. Sweet apricot seeds are used as snacks. On the other hand, bitter apricot ...
Views: 707 - Leafy greens better than kale - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2015 from Victor MarchioneLeafy greens are the mascot for good health. Salads, sautees or smoothies, we should all be eating them in all their varieties to stay healthy. Kale has been getting the most buzz because of its high nutritional content. It’s packed with vitamins such as C, A and B-6, it also contains iron ...
Views: 706 - Facts about thyroid eye disease/disorders - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere are many factors which can affect our eyesight, but we’ll bet the thyroid doesn’t come to mind first. If you already didn’t know, the thyroid can actually be responsible for eye diseases. The thyroid’s main responsibility is to regulate and produce hormones. When the thyroid is healthy ...
Views: 705 - Peptic ulcer (stomach ulcer) causes, symptoms, diet, and treatment - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2016 from Victor MarchionePeptic ulcer (stomach ulcer) is an open sore in the lining of the stomach, lower esophagus, or small intestine, typically resulting from inflammation caused by bacteria or erosion caused by stomach acid. There are three types of peptic ulcers: gastric, esophageal, and duodenal. The different ...
Views: 705 - Lead Poisoning (Plumbism): The Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2017 from Victor MarchioneLead poisoning or plumbism can lead to a long list of medical issues, both temporary and long-lasting. A few decades ago, it was a very big problem due to the lead content in certain products and a lack of knowledge and research. Since then, our standards for things like paint has drastically ...
Views: 704 - Ulcerative colitis vs. diverticulitis: Causes, symptoms, risk factors, and complications - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2016 from Victor MarchioneUlcerative colitis and diverticulitis are two conditions affecting the colon and gastrointestinal system. Nonetheless, their origins, symptoms, and treatments are quite different. The CDC estimated that one to 1.3 million Americans are affected by IBD. Generally, ulcerative colitis is more ...
Views: 703 - What the sounds your body makes really mean - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Victor MarchioneEver been with a group of people and the next thing you know your stomach seems to be singing them all a song? It can be pretty embarrassing, but the truth of the matter is that our bodies make some pretty strange sounds. Sometimes bodily sounds can indicate hunger or that you have to visit ...
Views: 703 - Your coffeemaker is making you sick - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneDoes your morning routine involve reaching for a cup of fresh brew from your coffeemaker? For many of us it does. Nothing starts our mornings off better than a warm java that gives us a much needed jolt to get us moving. Although the habit is routine and we don’t really think much about it – ...
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