Category: Health Conditions

Sitting Tai Chi Helps Stroke Survivors Recover

April 12, 2022
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Sitting tai chi provides stroke survivors with recovery benefits similar to those achieved with standard rehabilitation, a new study finds. Tai chi involves a series of slow movements of the hands, arms, neck, legs and core combined with deep breathing. Researchers developed a tai chi routine that stroke survivors can do while sitting. “Tai chi has…

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7 Signs of an Unhealthy Gut!

April 12, 2022
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7 SIGNS OF AN UNHEALTHY GUT! Let’s take gut health next level! The gut is a critical piece of health and healing. An Integrated Urinalysis Panel (IUP) is a gut-loving diagnostic tool! It gives an unparalleled view into gut health. Dr. Sean McCaffrey is a physician, speaker, teacher, author, mentor, and radio host. He is…

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Walking: Your Best Step to a Healthier Heart

April 11, 2022
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When the world gets you down, go for a walk and make your heart happy. Physical activity is one of the best ways to manage stress and boost your mood, while reducing your risk for heart disease and stroke, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). The AHA recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity…

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Knee Replacement in Folks Over 80: Less Risky Than You Think

April 11, 2022
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Knee replacement surgery is increasingly common among people over 80 sidelined with knee pain, and the procedure isn’t as hazardous for them as often assumed. That’s the main message from a new study of more than 1.7 million seniors who underwent knee replacement surgery. The findings come as no surprise to Dr. Thomas Fleeter, whose…

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3 Reasons Why You Feel Stressed When Trying to Relax

April 11, 2022
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Have you ever tried to relax, only to find yourself overwhelmed with feeling stressed and having negative thoughts? Turns out a lot of us experience this—which is why some have coined it “stresslaxing.” Even though stresslaxation is a new term, it describes relaxation-induced anxiety which has been studied for years. This is shown to happen…

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Delayed Development? Teens in the Pandemic Era

April 11, 2022
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A high school senior from California described teen COVID-19 mental fallout in a nutshell: “It’s not that I’m mad that I missed the events. I wouldn’t have gone to prom anyway. I just feel bad about all the experiences I missed that never had the chance to happen. I wonder what those years would have…

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CRISPR Gene Editing Finds Possible Therapy to Sickle Cell Anaemia

April 10, 2022
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Researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have found the mechanism behind sickle cell anaemia and beta thalassemia—common genetic anaemia—through CRISPR (DNA editing) techniques, with the discovery promising for future therapies. “We can use this understanding of the mechanism to help us look for new therapeutic approaches–it’s a key piece of the puzzle,”…

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COVID-19 Linked to Alzheimer’s-Like Brain Changes, Study Suggests

April 10, 2022
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For some, it’s just a sniffle. But for others, COVID-19 can hit hard. Either way, some people who get COVID-19 will suffer from long-term effects. This is known as “long COVID,” and its sufferers are often referred to as “long haulers.” Chances are you already know about long COVID and you may even have been…

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Hypnosis for Alcohol Abuse

April 10, 2022
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Ben considered himself a healthy 41-year-old. He was a true waterman: a paddleboarder, fly fisherman, and many years ago, a champion crew team member at his university. He ate nutritious food, drank enough filtered water, and made himself invaluable at work as the vice president of a large company. To an outsider, he looked like…

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AHA News: Walking Your Way to Better Health? Remember the Acronym FIT

April 9, 2022
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So you put on extra pounds during the pandemic. Your cholesterol’s too high. Maybe you need to do a better job managing blood pressure. It can feel like a lot to tackle. But taking that first step toward better health can be as easy as… taking a first step. Literally. Just putting one foot in…

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