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- Lonely And Depressed? 10 Steps To Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder - by Submitted on May 21, 2015 from Victor MarchioneFeeling a little blue? Lonely, listless and in your pajamas until noon? I can’t blame you. In some parts of North America, we’re in a record-breaking deep freeze. The days are short, dark and pretty darn cold and I feel as though I need to take up ice fishing to make the most of the season – if ...
Views: 809 - 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: 738 - Look for these items on a food label to boost health - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhether you are health conscious or not, food labels are designed to help you make decisions when choosing food. However, if you don’t know how to read a food label the information may as well be nonexistent. There is ample information presented on a food label, but if you want to get the ...
Views: 644 - Low-fat diets no more effective than other diets: Study - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWhen it comes to weight loss, low-fat diets are often recommended, but new research suggests they are no different than other popular diets. Study lead, Deirdre Tobias, said, “We found that low-fat diets were not more effective than higher-fat diets for long-term weight loss.” The researchers ...
Views: 764 - Magnesium deficiency Causes and Symptoms - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOur body requires a few essentials in order to keep us going. Water, vitamins and nutrients are the staples we need to stay healthy. But did you know that our body also needs seven essential minerals? These minerals include sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride, calcium, phosphorus and ...
Views: 1116 - Managed Security Services Market - An Overview - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2020 from Victor MarchioneThe global Managed Security Services Market is expected to reach USD 60.94 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The proliferation of advanced threats is expected to increase the adoption of managed security services over the forecast period. Growing usage of ...
Views: 718 - Many popular sunscreens don’t meet safety standards - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2016 from Victor MarchioneResearchers examined 65 popular sunscreens and found at least 40 percent of them do not meet basic safety standards. Based on the product label review, they found that many of the sunscreens lacked the minimal resistance to water and sweat recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology ...
Views: 1229 - Measles, whopping cough outbreaks 2016, linked to vaccine refusal and gaps - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMeasles and whopping cough have been linked to vaccine refusal and gaps in preventative vaccinations. The new findings published in JAMA found that undervaccinated and unvaccinated individuals contribute to the rise in measles and whopping cough. For the study, the authors searched medical ...
Views: 1022 - Medical marijuana possibly eliminates need for other medications - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMedical marijuana is growing in popularity so much that the states where the use is legalized have seen a decline in pain medication prescriptions. Researchers found that in cases where medical marijuana can address a particular ailment, medications that do the same are less prescribed. On ...
Views: 1317 - 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: 734 - Mediterranean Diet Health Benefits, Foods Chart and Recipes - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneFish, tomatoes, feta cheese, chicken and lots of olive oil. We have just listed a bunch of ingredients to make a special meal, but these all have something in common: They’re staples of the Mediterranean diet. When you think of the Mediterranean you probably think of the coast of Greece. Blue ...
Views: 696 - Memory getting bad? Could be because of this… - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIt’s very rare that one condition affects only one part of the body. The body is made up of many connective systems and so when one system goes, others suffer. Case in point, hearing loss doesn’t solely affect your ability to hear. It can affect your entire body. Hearing loss, as of yet, ...
Views: 772 - Men at greater risk for cardiac arrest: Study - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMen are at a greater risk for cardiac arrest, compared to women. At least one in nine men will experience cardiac arrest before the age of 70, compared to one in 30 women. At the age of 45, men have an 11 percent higher lifetime risk of cardiac arrest, compared to only a three percent seen in ...
Views: 1042 - 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: 717 - Menopause raises heart disease risk, linked to more fat around heart - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMenopause is found to raise heart disease risk and is linked to more fat around the heart. The findings come from researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, where they found that menopausal women are at a higher risk for heart disease, compared to their ...
Views: 824 - Midlife obesity increases Alzheimer’s disease risk - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from Victor MarchioneJust in case you need another reason to watch your waistline, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), provide you with a compelling one; new research says midlife obesity may influence not only the chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease, but how early it will develop as ...
Views: 1135 - Midlife weight loss linked with higher dementia risk - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWeight loss beginning in midlife and extending into later life could be a sign of dementia, as uncovered by researchers at the Mayo Clinic. The findings revealed that individuals who lose weight over the course of decades are at a higher risk for mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which is the ...
Views: 851 - Migraines with aura linked to higher risk of stroke - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMigraine sufferers who experience auras and female migraine sufferers taking estrogen are at a greater risk for stroke. The results of the study found that migraine sufferers with auras are at a 2.4 times greater risk for stroke from a blood clot, compared to migraine sufferers without ...
Views: 2163 - Mild cardiomegaly: Causes and how to reduce a slightly enlarged heart - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2017 from Victor MarchioneMild cardiomegaly refers to a less severe form of cardiomegaly, which is an enlargement of the heart. The heart is responsible for pumping blood throughout the circulatory system to ensure that all tissues and organs of the body are adequately supplied with oxygenated blood. Cardiomegaly is a ...
Views: 1315 - MIND diet to prevent Alzheimer’s disease - by Submitted on May 29, 2015 from Victor MarchioneMIND diet to reduce Alzheimer’s diseaseAs we age, the threat of developing Alzheimer’s disease increases. Although the cause of Alzheimer’s disease is still unknown, researchers are working diligently to uncover more information to combat this life-changing illness. What we do know is there ...
Views: 761 - Mobile Payment Market Worth $273.1 Billion By 2028 - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2021 from Victor MarchioneThe global Mobile Payment Market size is expected to reach USD 273.1 billion by 2028, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 31.8% from 2021 to 2028. The rising penetration rate of smartphones and the growing ...
Views: 505 - Molecule causing skin fibrosis, a symptom of scleroderma, identified - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2015 from Victor MarchioneA molecule has been identified that causes skin fibrosis – a condition that involves hardening of the skin tissue. The findings could also be relevant to other organs, such as the heart, lungs and liver. Research lead, Dr. Shyni Varghese, said, “We’ve identified a new component that hasn’t ...
Views: 752 - Mucus in throat causes, symptoms, and natural home remedies - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThroat mucus, or phlegm, can be a result of allergies or a sore throat, but there are numerous reasons for throat mucus, revealing what is going on inside your body. Even when you are healthy, your body is constantly producing mucus – in fact, up to 1.5 liters a day. Most of the time, this mucus ...
Views: 969 - Multiple sclerosis patients can improve brain connection using video game therapy - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMultiple sclerosis patients can improve brain connections using video game therapy. The researchers suggest video game therapy can help strengthen neural connections. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the central nervous system. Patients may experience brain fog, muscle weakness, ...
Views: 907 - 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: 742 - Musculoskeletal pain: Causes, diagnosis, and treatment - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2017 from Victor MarchioneMusculoskeletal pain is the sensation of discomfort or pain of structures in the body affecting bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. Pain symptoms range from being mild to severe and can be acute or chronic in nature. Musculoskeletal pain can be local, affecting only a small area of ...
Views: 1060 - Mushrooms to help you look and feel younger - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2015 from Victor MarchioneMagic mushrooms can do some amazing things. No, not just those kind of things! Some do contain natural psychedelic chemicals, but there are many mushrooms whose botanical magic lies in the amazing things they can do for your health. Even celebrities are using mushrooms as an anti-aging secret ...
Views: 850 - Myalgia symptoms, muscle pain caused by excessive exertion, trauma, and viral infections - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMyalgia symptoms and muscle pain caused by excessive exertion, trauma, and viral infections can be reduced by a healthy body weight, diet, and exercise. Myalgia is a common complaint among adults, and just about everyone will experience some level of muscle pain in their lives. But when muscle ...
Views: 979 - Natural blood pressure fix: Beet juice - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2015 from Victor MarchioneHigh blood pressure can take a serious toll on your overall health. Getting your numbers down to normal is crucial for a healthy heart and to avoid the onset of heart-related diseases. But if you’re a bit wary of taking prescription drugs to lower your blood pressure, there may be a natural ...
Views: 996 - Natural Herbal Muscle Relaxer, Natural Muscle Relaxing Foods - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWe've all experienced muscle pain at one time or another. You know, the kind triggered by muscle strain, nerve compression, injury, not to mention joints that are completely worn down. Whether it happens suddenly or gradually, muscle pain can cause plenty of discomfort — things like ...
Views: 1088 - Natural home remedies for an upset stomach - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2015 from Victor MarchioneToo much spicy food causing you stomach trouble? Or maybe your nerves are on edge and your gut is trying to send you an SOS signal? Stomach pain, bloating, gas – whatever the symptom, it’s just not fun. There are all sorts of reasons for stomach ache, many of which are benign and symptoms ...
Views: 594 - Natural remedies for glaucoma - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneGlaucoma is a condition which effects the eyes. Glaucoma can be quite serious and even result in blindness. The older you become, the more prone you are to developing glaucoma; patients suffering from glaucoma typically range from 45 to 64 years of age. Glaucoma can strike without warning and ...
Views: 874 - Natural remedies for seasonal allergies, symptoms of seasonal allergies - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2015 from Victor MarchioneTired of the congestion, itchy eyes and fatigue that plague you? Symptoms of seasonal allergies can really take the joy out of summer. While friends and relatives are attending barbecues and garden parties, you’re staying indoors, grumpy and sniffling. It shouldn’t be this way! You don’t have ...
Views: 765 - Natural remedies for shingles - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2015 from Victor MarchioneChances are you had the chicken pox as a child. You can probably remember the red spots along with the non-stop itching. Worse yet, you were told not to scratch, so you were left suffering in your own skin. A common belief is that you can only get the chicken pox once in your lifetime. You ...
Views: 579 - Natural Remedies for Smelly Feet - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneMost of us have known someone who has smelly feet, or perhaps you have cleared out a room with your own stinky tootsies. Your hoofs, piggies, or whatever you like to call them, get a real workout. You stand with them, walk and run, so they are bound to get sweaty and in some cases stinky. Up to ...
Views: 934 - Natural remedies for UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere’s almost nothing that’s more uncomfortable than those frequent mad dashes to the bathroom, followed by a burning feeling when you urinate. So not fun! That intense urge to urinate can wreak havoc with your day (and night), leaving you on edge, tired, achy and unhappy. That’s because ...
Views: 585 - Natural remedies to cure sore throat - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneDid you ever wake up in the middle of the night with the feeling that someone dumped a load of hot coals down your throat? Or do you get that stinging sensation when you try to swallow – you know, the signal that another cold is on the way? A sore throat is no picnic. A sore throat and cough ...
Views: 827 - Nausea after eating: Causes and treatment - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2016 from Victor MarchioneNausea after eating and stomach pain can occur for numerous reasons. Identifying those causes can help you minimize the discomfort you experience after a meal. Nausea after eating can range from mild and temporary to severe and even chronic. In some cases, nausea after a meal can signal a ...
Views: 784 - Nearly 3 million American teens are affected by depression annually - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2016 from Victor MarchioneNearly three million American teenagers are affected by depression annually, according to a new government report. Paolo del Vecchio, director of the Center for Mental Health Services at the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), said, “Adolescence is a critical ...
Views: 1162 - Neck Strain: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Exercises - by Submitted on May 18, 2017 from Victor Marchionen this article, we will explore what causes neck strain. We will look at its symptoms, neck strain treatment, neck strain exercises, and everything you need to know about neck strain. Hopefully, by the end of this piece, you will be able to identify neck strain, and then be able to take care of ...
Views: 707 - Nerve Damage: 8 Possible Signs & Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from Victor MarchioneThe first signs of nerve damage can be pretty scary—you might notice that you’ve cut your leg but didn’t feel anything. Of course, nerve damage symptoms could be marked by the exact opposite sensation: intense pain, tingling, and burning for no known reason. Symptoms and signs of nerve damage ...
Views: 1109 - Nerve Flossing and Exercises for Trapped Nerve Relief - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2017 from Victor MarchioneWe floss our teeth to remove food particles and prevent plaque buildup from forming between the teeth and gums. Similarly, our nerves will sometimes form scar tissue that needs to be flossed. Nerve flossing stretches the tissues to allow proper functioning and movement. We will discuss the ...
Views: 817 - Never ignore these stomach pains - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWe all experience digestive discomfort at some point in our lives. Maybe we ate too much, or consumed something that didn’t sit right; regardless of cause, we’ve all had bloating, gas, abdominal pain and constipation. Generally, we can pinpoint the cause of our digestive discomfort, and then ...
Views: 852 - New blood pressure guidelines may pose risk to some patients - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThere is an ongoing debate with regards to whether older Americans should be put on blood pressure medications, but recent findings suggest that new guidelines may be putting some of these patients at risk for stroke. In 2014, a panel of experts suggested raising blood pressure guidelines for ...
Views: 957 - New imaging technique aids earlier diagnosis of fungal lung infection - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2016 from Victor MarchioneGerman and Swiss medical engineers collaborated with their counterparts at the University of Exeter to develop a new clinical imaging method. This new diagnostic technique would help doctors detect the spores of the fungus, Aspergillus fumigatus, sooner and more effectively and help reduce the ...
Views: 1180 - New initiative to combat global hypertension - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2015 from Victor MarchioneHypertension is a condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is elevated. It is most often referred to as high blood pressure. Right now, about one in every three American adults has hypertension. Only half of these people have their condition under control. Those who don’t can face ...
Views: 977 - New Liver Protection Study, Preventing Liver Inflammation - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWe all want to drink clean water, and so we’ll head out and buy special filters to help provide that for us. We fill up the jug and the water slowly trickles through the filter making it as clean and pure as it can. But after a while the filter may get clogged and diminish in efficiency, and so ...
Views: 664 - New technology to help detect depression before it starts - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2016 from Victor MarchioneScientists from MIT and Harvard have developed a new brain imaging study that can help detect children who have a greater risk of developing depression later in life. In a report which appears in the journal Biological Psychiatry, Prof John Gabrieli, a professor of brain and cognitive ...
Views: 862 - Night Time Workouts Have More Benefits - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2015 from Victor MarchioneDo you keep a regular schedule for workout? It may be interesting to think that there might be a specific time that is most beneficial for exercise, especially when one’s goal for working out is to improve physical performance or to achieve weight loss. A recent medical report showed that the ...
Views: 656 - Non-recommended screenings for prostate and breast cancer, harming seniors - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAccording to an article published online by JAMA Oncology, around 16% of seniors (65 or older) may have received non-recommended screenings for prostate and breast cancers. The reason they do so is because of limited life expectancies of less than 10 years. The health guidelines currently in ...
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