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Could This Supplement Help With Migraines?
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A migraine headache can wreck an entire day. Medications are available to reduce their length and severity, but control of migraines isn't always a simple process. But research indicates this common supplement could prevent more migraine headaches from occurring in the first place and that's really good news.Migraines, which can cause a range of symptoms including flashing lights, tunnel vision, throbbing... 1/23/2020 8:00:00 AM
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What a High-Fat Diet Does to the Brain
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A high-fat diet causes cellular changes in the brain that could increase hunger, according to a new study. It is believed that the changes may raise the threshold of satiation, causing us to eat more and therefore to gain weight. What’s more, the changes happen very quickly. This means that we may have to eat more to feel full just a scant few days after indulging in a high-fat diet. Seriously.A new... 1/22/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Explaining Autism to Siblings in a Positive Way
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When your child is first diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, your world can be turned upside down. You will both learn new ways to cope with emotions, balancing appointments, and more. Siblings of autistic children have an adjusting period as well. There are many questions, feelings, and concerns they will have. Explaining autism to siblings in a positive way is extremely importantWhen initially... 1/21/2020 8:00:00 AM
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How to Recognize and Treat Sleep Apnea
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An estimated 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, and it has become so prevalent that some health care professionals claim that it is has become an epidemic. In addition, more than 50% of the cases are undiagnosed. When left untreated, sleep apnea can actually be dangerous, so you should never suffer in silence, always talk to a health professional. Here, we discuss what sleep apnea is and... 1/20/2020 8:00:00 AM
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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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