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3 Ways to Treat Restless Leg Syndrome
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Current estimates say that 1 in 10 adults suffer from Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) which is also called Willis-Ekborn Disease. Symptoms are more disruptive than they may seem at first glance and are characterized primarily by the obvious: legs that feel restless. People with the condition have an urge to move their legs while at rest. As you might imagine, the sensation can cause disruptions in sleep... 1/20/2020 8:00:00 AM
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The Science Behind Memory
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Why do some memories stick with us vividly throughout our lives, while others quickly obscure or fade away? Memories fall into that fuzzy realm between reality and imagination. As concrete as they may seem, all memories are mere impressions of larger pictures that can become skewed and even erased over time. The science behind it might look complicated, but the basic ideas behind how we form and use... 1/20/2020 8:00:00 AM
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The Effects of Alcoholism Part 2
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In this second part of our two-part series on the effects of alcoholism, our editors cover additional health challenges, alcoholism and relationships, and more. Be sure to check out part one if you haven't already.We left off talking about the health problems that can be caused by excessive alcohol consumption. And, as you might imagine, there's more than we could cover in the first part, so that's... 1/16/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Sterile Childhood Environment May Increase Leukemia Risk
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Raising a child in a sterile environment may be doing them more harm than good, scientists say. Not only does exposure to germs help develop a child’s immune system, but it may also reduce the child’s chances of getting childhood leukemia. How? According to a recently published paper, a sterile environment, followed by infections, can trigger acute lymphoblastic leukemia, also known as ALL, in children.Scientists... 1/16/2020 8:00:00 AM
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How THC Might Help Alzheimer's Patients
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Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and death. There is no known cure, and current treatments do little to affect disease progression. Better approaches could be on the horizon, however, and one may include use of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive agent found in marijuana.Current treatments for Alzheimer’s disease only marginally... 1/14/2020 8:00:00 AM
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The Effects of Alcoholism Part 1
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In this two-part series, our editors explore the effects of alcoholism on health and on the lives of those with a disorder resulting in alcohol abuse. In this part, we cover risk factors, symptoms and emergent health effects. Find the link to the second part of the series at the bottom of this page.While many adults are capable of safely enjoying alcohol from time to time, others are far more susceptible... 1/14/2020 8:00:00 AM
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The Benefits and Risks of Eating a Vegetarian Diet
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Approximately 7.3 million Americans are vegetarians, with an additional 22.8 million identifying as vegetarian-inclined, according to the latest survey provided by Vegetarian Times. And while being vegetarian poses many health and environmental benefits, it also poses some risks.Not only do vegetarians have lower body weights and cholesterol levels, but they also have a lower risk of developing cancer.... 1/14/2020 8:00:00 AM
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The 5-Step Anti-Anxiety Prescription
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Worry and fear are on the rise.We’re continually assaulted by vast amounts of disturbing information. The future appears uncertain. Frustration and anger spill over onto our roads and into our stores, restaurants, and neighborhoods.Fears, phobias, post-traumatic stress, panic disorders, social anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors are on the rise. Personal financial concerns, health issues, workplace... 1/9/2020 8:00:00 AM
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4 Ways to Maintain Your Own Well-Being as a Caregiver
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According to reports from the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, approximately 43.5 million Americans provide unpaid care for an adult or child. That’s over 20% of the general adult population in this country! The Baby Boomer generation represents the largest group of unpaid caregivers today.With illnesses that have no sustained treatment or cure, millennials are next in line as caregivers... 1/8/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Is the Hot Tub Safe? Who Benefits and Who Should Avoid It?
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Who doesn’t enjoy a good, hot soak? Hot tubs can be a fun and relaxing way to decompress and soothe an achy body, and they might even offer some health benefits. Hot tubs can be great for achy bodies, stress relief and improved sleep quality. A hot soak may also have metabolic benefits. But there are some cases when hot tubs can do more harm than good, and some people should avoid them altogether.... 1/7/2020 8:00:00 AM
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