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Investigating the Connections Between Asthma and Anxiety
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Many who suffer from both asthma and anxiety can attest to the connection; in some cases, sufferers may find it difficult to tell one from the other. About 34% of people with asthma also have an anxiety disorder. Both can make the lungs feel heavy, but the two together can be an even more difficult challenge.Physical and Emotional Triggers in AsthmaAccording to a study published in Cognitive Therapy... 11/13/2020 8:00:00 AM
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The 411 on Expiration Dates
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Did you know that the only items required by federal law to label expiration dates are infant formula and particular types of baby foods? The expiration date is the recommended last day the item should be eaten or used for consumption. We live in a world of prolonged shelf life due to the processed nature of what we now eat and many of us are always looking at these expiration dates. But what do they... 11/5/2020 8:00:00 AM
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How Your Gut Could Affect Your Personality
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What defines a personality? Most of us think it's located in the brain, but the source may be bigger than that. At least to some extent. According to the latest research, who we are, our personalities, specific traits and even our quirks, could all be the product of microbes in our gut flora. The Gut-Brain in Our Bodies The human body serves as a home for trillions of microbes, according to Science... 11/5/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Psychotherapy May Reduce Inflammation Levels
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Chronic inflammation raises our risk of diseases, such as cancer and Alzheimer’s. A new study shows that it’s not just magicians and monks who can use the power of their minds to overcome physical challenges. And a UCLA professor says “mind over matter” may actually succeed in lowering our inflammation levels — without drugs. Understanding Inflammation in the BodyOur defense system senses when a thorn,... 11/5/2020 8:00:00 AM
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These 2 Things Turn Back the Clock on Your Brain
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Like other systems in your body, the better you maintain your brain, the more efficiently it’s going to run. Your cognitive reserve, or your brain’s ability to problem-solve and adapt around complex issues, can decline over time. Brain games and crossword puzzles might help, but you’ll need more than mental exercises to keep your reserves at their best. Good diet and proper exercise are vital to proper... 11/3/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Low Blood Pressure Linked with Higher Mortality
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We sometimes hear high blood pressure referred to as the “silent killer.” That’s because high blood pressure often has no symptoms, despite increasing our risk of heart attack and stroke. But few realize that low blood pressure can be just as deadly for some people. A new study has the details. Blood Pressure Guidelines Changed Recently, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart... 11/3/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Mask Valves and Neck Gaiters Causing Problems
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As we're looking to wear the best possible protection for ourselves and our communities, we may need to think beyond what feels best as it's recently come out that neck gaiters and valved masks may be less than helpful and even dangerous. The best masks to protect ourselves and others may not be what we thought. We should probably reconsider some types of masks. Here's why. Neck Gaiters May Do More... 11/3/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Insect Wings Could Hold the Key to Antibiotic Surfaces
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Nature holds incredible mysteries. For all technology has done for us, not even our greatest of innovations can hold a candle to the awe of the natural world. Now it turns out that the structure of an insect wing may hold the key to an incredible breakthrough. Researchers have found a natural, chemical-free antibiotic surface on one of the most unexpected of places: insect wings. And they're prepared... 11/3/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Common Virus May Increase MS Risk
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The cause of multiple sclerosis has been up in the air for some time, but new research published in Frontiers in Immunology shows that a variant of the herpes virus could be to blame in some people. That same study also indicated that the risk level of developing MS could be significant for people who have been infected with human herpesvirus 6.Multiple Sclerosis is Serious and Debilitating for MillionsWorldwide,... 11/3/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Women Need More Sex Than Men - Here’s Why
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Society says women aren’t as sexually driven as men, that they don’t need as much action in the bedroom as their male counterparts. Science, on the other hand, says women actually need more sex than men. And the stats back it up. The majority of women - approximately 62% - are not satisfied with their sex life. What’s more, women are twice as likely than men to describe their sex life as “boring.”Neuroscience... 10/26/2020 7:00:00 AM
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