by Najja Parker If you’ve been diagnosed with hypertension, diabetes or heart disease, getting enough sleep at night is imperative, according to a new report. Researchers from the Pennsylvania State College of Medicine recently conducted a study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, to explore the association between lack of sleepand some...
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Patients with type 2 diabetes who have flu more likely to be hospitalized
Paz L.D. Ruiz, from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health in Oslo, and colleagues used linked individual-level data from several national registers for all Norwegian residents aged 30 years and older to assess influenza-related complications among patients with type 2 diabetes(2009 through 2013). The researchers found that pandemic influenza hospitalization was more common in individuals...
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Blue light isn’t the main source of eye fatigue and sleep loss—it’s your computer
by Phillip Yuhas, The Conversation Blue light has gotten a bad rap, getting blamed for loss of sleep and eye damage. Personal electronic devices emit more blue light than any other color. Blue light has a short wavelength, which means that it is high-energy and can damage the delicate tissues of the eye. It can...
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Diet a significant factor in acne outbreaks, finds pioneering new study
By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A new study presented at the 28th EADV Congress in Madrid has demonstrated the effects of exposure to various factors on acne, both internal and external. An unhealthy diet, a high level of stress, and extreme skincare routines were the most significant factors related to acne breakouts. This is the...
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Six components of healthy family meals
by Max Planck Society Turning the TV off, taking time to eat, not arguing at the table: Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Human Development and the University of Mannheim have evaluated studies examining the quality of family meals. Their findings can serve as guidelines for parents and guardians wanting to help their children establish healthy eating habits....
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Osteoarthritis can increase your risk for social isolation
by American Geriatrics Society When older adults become lonely—a condition health professionals call “social isolation”—their health and well-being can suffer. In fact, there may be a link between being socially isolated and osteoarthritis (arthritis) which causes joint pain and can limit your ability to get around. People who have arthritis often have other health issues...
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What is plantar fasciitis?
By Claire Sissons Reviewed by Timothy Gossett, MD Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that causes pain in the heel.A thick, strong band of tissue called the plantar fascia supports the arch of the foot. This tissue can become damaged or inflamed, causing pain and difficulty moving the foot. According to the National Institute for...
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What foods relieve nausea?
By Beth Sissons Reviewed by Katherine Marengo LDN, RD If people are feeling nauseated, just the thought of food may make them feel worse. However, it is important to fuel the body and settle the stomach. People may feel nauseated for a variety of reasons, such as: viruses food poisoning cancer treatments motion sickness pregnancy...
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What side effects can the shingles vaccine cause?
By Jamie Eske Reviewed by Alana Biggers, MD, MPH Shingles, or herpes zoster, is an infection caused by the chicken pox virus, Varicella zoster. The shingles vaccine is effective, and like most medications, it carries a risk of side effects. Adults who had chicken pox as children carry the dormant virus. The virus can reactivate...
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Everything you need to know about man boobs
By Jenna Fletcher Reviewed by Daniel Bubnis, MS, NASM-CPT, NASE Level II-CSS Everyone, including males, has some breast tissue. For many males, the breast tissue never enlarges. For some, however, it expands due to hormonal changes, certain medications, or an underlying medical condition. Some people call this condition “man boobs,” which may feel like an...