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The Latest on Fibroid Treatments
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The heavy periods and pain associated with fibroids can be debilitating. Until recently, women who had them didn’t have any options beyond suffering or having a hysterectomy. More treatment options are now available, but they have their risks. Let's take a look at what's available. Living With Fibroids Fibroids, or leiomyoma, are benign uterine tumors composed mainly of muscle tissue. Up to 80% of... 12/16/2019 8:00:00 AM
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4 Signs Someone Needs Help
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Counseling and therapy are more mainstream than they were in the past. According to Barna, approximately 42% of Americans will see a counselor at some point in their lives. And most of them benefit greatly from it. Approximately 76% have "very positive" or "somewhat positive" experiences. Even so, making the decision to see a therapist can be a difficult one.Individuals who may benefit from therapy... 12/16/2019 8:00:00 AM
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Are You Over-Managing Your Diabetes?
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Diabetes affects more than 9% of the U.S. population. Treatment can be a difficult balancing act, with about 25% of diabetes patients failing to keep their blood sugar within manageable levels. Undertreatment can be serious, creating blood sugar spikes that increase the risks for numerous health problems — but the health effects of overtreatment can be dangerous, too. The key is knowing how to strike... 12/12/2019 8:00:00 AM
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Scientists Neutralize Gene That Causes Alzheimer’s
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Alzheimer’s disease affects people and their families on profound levels, destroying minds and shattering lives. While treatments have emerged to slow its progression, none have been able to prevent or halt it completely. That may soon change. Exciting new research may be the breakthrough we’ve been waiting for. Scientists were able to fix a gene that has been shown to be responsible for Alzheimer’s... 12/10/2019 8:00:00 AM
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Dental Care Fears & Anxiety—10 Comforting Facts
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INTRODUCTION A good number of people have unjustified fears or anxieties regarding dental care. Some of that fear springs from misconceptions and myths; others spring from bad experiences they have accidentally bumped into in the past. The good news is that a number of important facts—some of which may not be known to you--can help allay some of those fears and sources of anxiety. TEN REASSURING FACTS... 12/4/2019 8:00:00 AM
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Manage Anemia Naturally
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Feeling sluggish and struggling to breathe? Anemia may be the culprit. Each year, approximately 2.8 million people are diagnosed with anemia, a condition that occurs when the body doesn’t produce or maintain enough red blood cells.Left untreated, anemia may result in pregnancy complications, heart issues or even death. That’s why it’s important to treat the symptoms of anemia right away, even if your... 12/3/2019 8:00:00 AM
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Lacking Inspiration? A New Emotion Might Help
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The word inspiration often conjures up nebulous, vague, airy images. It can be difficult to pin down what is missing when we aren’t feeling inspired, but we often feel 'heavy' or listless. Is there a more practical way to think about and generate inspiration rather than waiting for it to 'strike'?Our word inspiration comes from Latin and means to "breathe in." Taking a deep breath can help us begin... 12/3/2019 8:00:00 AM
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Could Buying Houseplants Improve Our Health?
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Houseplants can improve more than the appearance of a home. In general, houseplants remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air and increase humidity levels, although effectiveness can vary depending on the types of plants and lighting conditions. Other plants are good to have around due to individual medicinal properties.This can reduce asthma, headaches and other symptoms related to high particulate... 11/29/2019 8:00:00 AM
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Can Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Speed up the Healing Process?
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Introduction Although its use remains somewhat controversial, the selection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as a means by which to help injuries heal faster and more effectively has gained much popularity. Instead of (or in addition to) treating physical injuries with physical therapy, medications and surgery, some people have opted to use PRP. Most notably in relation to its usage by famous athletes... 11/27/2019 8:00:00 AM
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When We Have to Take Antibiotics
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Antibiotics are one of the biggest double-edged swords in medicine. They’re a life-saving gift, sparing us from countless diseases that were deadly just a century ago. They can also cause more harm than good when they’re misused or abused, leading to opportunistic infections and the creation of superbugs. So how do we make sure we’re using them correctly? We can help sort it out.To be safe, make sure... 11/25/2019 8:00:00 AM
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