by Ian McDonough and Michael Dulas, The Conversation Credit: CC0 Public Domain Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65—more than 4%—have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in. And whether it’s due to fear of cognitive decline or noticing lapses in cognition...
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Study finds 81% of cancer cures touted by TikTok videos are fake
by Eve Lacroix, City University London Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain As many as 81% of cancer cures touted by content creators on TikTok are fake, according to new research from City St George’s, University of London. The ethnographic study by Dr. Stephanie Alice Baker, reader in sociology, gave TikTok’s algorithm free rein to recommend videos to a user looking for...
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How to treat a sore tongue
Tongue soreness can be widespread or occur on one or both sides of the tongue. Treatments will largely depend on the cause, but may include good oral hygiene, mouth rinses, or certain medications. A person can treat a sore tongue with some simple home remedies. However, certain health conditions may trigger tongue pain, and these...
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Five tips for relieving period bloating
Lifestyle tips that may help relieve period bloating include exercise and dietary choices, such as eating less salt and more foods containing potassium, like bananas. Bloating is common before and at the start of a period. Period bloating can be uncomfortable and may negatively affect self-confidence. People may feel like they have gained weight or...
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The causes of gritty eyes and how to treat them
Gritty eyes can feel scratched or irritated without there being anything in the eye to cause discomfort. Possible causes include dry eyes, blepharitis, photokeratitis, and more. Treatment can depend on the cause. Gritty eyes, or foreign body sensation, gives a person the feeling that there is something in their eye when there is not. Numerous...
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What would happen if fluoride were removed from the water supply?
by Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed that if President-elect Donald Trump appointed him to a health leadership position, the first thing he would work on would be removing fluoride from water. Fluoride was first introduced to U.S. water in 1945 in Grand Rapids,...
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What Are the Best Supplements for High Blood Pressure? A Review of the Research
Key takeaways: Table of contents Safety Best supplements When to get care Bottom line References andreswd/E+ via Getty Images High blood pressure is a common condition affecting nearly half of adults in the U.S. This happens when the force of blood pushing against your blood vessels is too high. Having high blood pressure — also called hypertension...
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Heart patients want sexual health guidance from health care professionals, study suggests
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Older adults with heart conditions reported in a survey that their sexual health impacts their mood and well-being. However, they also noted that most health care professionals did not offer them sexual health information, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2024, held Nov....
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Bystander CPR up to 10 minutes after cardiac arrest may protect brain function
by American Heart Association Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The sooner a lay rescuer (bystander) starts cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a person having a cardiac arrest at home or in public, up to 10 minutes after the arrest, the better the chances of saving the person’s life and protecting their brain function, according to preliminary research to...
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Higher zinc intake may increase endometriosis risk
Too much zinc could be linked to several health issues, including higher endometriosis risk. Duet Postscriptum/Stocksy A recent study suggests a potential link between higher dietary zinc intake and increased risk of endometriosis in American women compared to those with lower zinc consumption. Zinc is a trace mineral essential for numerous bodily functions, from insulin...