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Links Between Babies’ First Breaths and SIDS
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For a mother, there is no better feeling on the planet than holding her newborn. It’s a sweet and precious time, but there’s new research that may show just how critical those first few moments are to babies’ long-term wellbeing. New data may actually reveal a medical link between first breaths and sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS. Data from this research might help detect SIDS before it happens.... 6/4/2021 7:00:00 AM
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6 Reasons to Watch Horror Movies
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What if viewing a certain type of entertainment could enhance our health? Or at least, what if it should be taken seriously as a wellness strategy? Start popping the popcorn as you discover below how watching horror movies may benefit us both physically and mentally. 3 Ways Scary Films Benefit Our Bodies Whether we grew up watching horror movies with mom and dad or discovered scary films as adults,... 5/20/2021 7:00:00 AM
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New Insights Into Multiple Sclerosis
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) has been one of the greatest puzzles in modern medicine. No one has been able to fully solve it, yet. A recent discovery, though, could bridge what has long been a gap in our understanding of MS progression. Even more, researchers may have landed on a breakthrough that could well open the doors to a permanent cure in humans. Multiple Sclerosis Immune Function MS is a chronic,... 5/20/2021 7:00:00 AM
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How ‘Nanodiamonds’ Could Improve Diagnostics
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A blood test’s overall accuracy can be vital to early, life-saving treatment in various conditions. Diagnostics have come a long way, but current limitations can still delay detection in cases where low levels of infection are present.New tests using nanodiamonds in place of other materials appear to dramatically improve the results, making it possible to detect numerous infections far earlier than... 5/20/2021 7:00:00 AM
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How to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence
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Most of us are familiar with intellectual intelligence markers as expressed by the Intelligence Quotient (IQ) measurement. But with greater frequency, universities, corporations and individuals evaluate emotional intelligence (EQ) as a predictor of work performance, socialization, relationship stability and even physical and mental health. Let’s take a look at how and why we should all do the work... 5/12/2021 7:00:00 AM
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5 Benefits of Cold Water Therapy
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Coldwater therapy, at least in the context of modern medicine, has been documented since the 1700s, although a few ancient civilizations may also have enjoyed some of its benefits. Whether this practice has been in use for hundreds or thousands of years, it continues to be a popular area of interest for health enthusiasts.The reasons for using cold water have likely evolved a bit over the centuries,... 5/12/2021 7:00:00 AM
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The Waning Motivation to Learn
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Our brains are like sponges when we’re young, and most of us are eager to take in and process new information as it comes. The ability (and desire) to learn new information remains with us in most cases, but some issues may slow that drive down as we reach middle age. One of those issues could be our motivation to tackle new info, which may take a heavy hit upon reaching our 50s. Here's why. We're... 5/12/2021 7:00:00 AM
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On Being Immunocompromised
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The world is a microscopic battleground, one we’re seemingly only aware of when our own bodies come under attack. It’s easy to take for granted all the work our immune systems do to keep us from falling victim to every dangerous microbe we come across.Whether it’s due to genetic conditions, infections or certain medical treatments, there may come a time for each of us when our immune system may no... 5/7/2021 7:00:00 AM
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The Amazing Power of Autophagy
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Autophagy is one of the body’s ways of repairing itself on a cellular level. While it might sound creepy or weird (it literally means "self-eating"), autophagy can be deeply beneficial when used correctly. Inducing autophagy on purpose and with care may lead to incredible health improvements. How Does Autophagy Work? In the process of autophagy, the human body essentially “cleans out” cells that are... 5/7/2021 7:00:00 AM
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Unusually Dry Eyes and Mouth? Could Be Sjogren’s
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Occasional dry eyes or dry mouth is normal. In some cases, the issue can be as easy to resolve as drinking a glass of water or adding a humidifier to the room. But it’s not always that simple. Sjogren’s syndrome is a medical condition that causes chronic dryness of the mucous membranes, and it can lead to some serious consequences if it goes unaddressed. Here’s how to identify the autoimmune disease... 5/7/2021 7:00:00 AM
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