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Is COVID-19 Triggering Diabetes?
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COVID-19 seems to bring new surprises at every turn. The devastation has hit all over the world, the effects already having ravaged and killed hundreds of thousands of people. And it never seems to let up with me challenges coming to light all the time. This is science in real-time as we learn about this virus on the fly. Researchers are now reporting a subset of patients developing diabetes in response... 7/21/2020 3:47:47 PM
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Understanding High Blood Pressure
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The movies would have us think that being startled or a little angry might make our blood pressure rise to deadly levels. Which is obviously pretty false, or at least overblown, but if that's the case, where does high blood pressure actually come from?We may have temporary blood pressure changes at intervals throughout our lives, such as higher blood pressure when we are frightened or stressed. But... 7/21/2020 7:00:00 AM
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6 Signs of a Healthy Relationship
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For many of us, our relationships are the foundation on which our lives rest. They are where we draw our strength and often, where we find our greatest joy. But if they're unhealthy, they can rock our worlds to the core. Healthy relationships can enhance life, while unhealthy ones can upset everything. But how can we tell when ours is healthy? What Makes a Relationship Healthy? Trust. Healthy relationships... 7/21/2020 4:00:00 AM
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COVID-19 Linked to Guillain-Barre Syndrome
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The list of serious and deadly effects related to COVID-19 has become extensive, giving people plenty of reasons to be wary of catching this infection. Now, researchers have added a new concern to the list: Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS).Guillain-Barre syndrome is an autoimmune condition that can have many causes, but the effects can be equally devastating. It triggers the immune system to attack the... 7/20/2020 5:27:24 PM
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New Device Could Revolutionize Prosthetic Limbs
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We could be one step closer to seeing real-life cyborgs walking among us. Sound like science fiction? Well, “cyborgs” might be a little dramatic, but “bionic” wouldn’t be exaggerating. A new implant that integrates into the user’s bone and nerves could be the next step in human prosthetics. Current Prosthetic Equipment A limb prosthesis replaces some of the functions of a lost or missing arm or leg.... 7/17/2020 4:52:51 PM
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How to Tell the Difference Between Eczema and Psoriasis
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Eczema and psoriasis involve more than an occasional itch. Both of these are serious conditions that, if left untreated, may reduce the quality of life. But how can one know if what they're experiencing is one or the other? Well, it turns out they're actually quite different if you know what you're looking at. Eczema vs. Psoriasis Symptoms Eczema and psoriasis are both skin conditions that result in... 7/15/2020 5:43:35 PM
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The Missing Piece to Establishing a Culture of Kindness in Schools
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Schools make it a practice to teach children to perform acts of kindness, and for good reason. Patty O’Grady, PhD, an expert in emotional learning states “Kindness changes the brain by the experience of kindness. Kindness is best learned by feeling it so that they can reproduce it.” When they feel good after being kind, they are likely to repeat it.This tackles good deeds such as holding the door for... 7/15/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Pain Management Without Opioids? It Isn’t Easy
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Burning, aching, pinching, stabbing — no matter how it takes hold, pain can quickly put the brakes on an otherwise productive day. Estimates are that 20% of the population of the United States lives with chronic pain. And 8% live with "high-impact chronic pain." Couple this with an opioid epidemic that has doctors rethinking their strategies for prescribing the most effective pain medications, and... 7/15/2020 7:00:00 AM
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The Cardiac Risks of Several Common Medications
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We take medications in the hope of improving our lives, and most of us trust that the positive effects usually outweigh the negative ones. Just as importantly, we trust that most of what we’re taking is as safe as it is effective. But that’s not always the case. Sometimes our medications do much more harm than good, including the worst possible outcome. Hydroxychloroquine and Heart Rhythm Once only... 7/15/2020 7:00:00 AM
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These Foods May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
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Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. While a single direct cause is still not entirely known, there are some things scientists are learning that may aid in the prevention. Sugary snacks, starchy foods and processed meats aren’t the healthiest options. But could these foods also increase your Alzheimer's risk? The Apparent Sugar and Alzheimer's Link Consuming too much sugar has been... 7/13/2020 7:45:29 PM
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