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Megan Johnson McCullough
Arthroscopic Surgery: Any Joint Repaired
by Megan Johnson McCullough
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Our body’s joints seem to have expiration dates and definitely experience the wears, tears, and breakdown that daily living can cause over time. Arthroscopy is a type of surgery used by doctors to look at and treat joint related problems. In fact, this treatment method can be used on any joint in the body but the most common areas are the ankle, knee, shoulder, hip, and wrist. A doctor might recommend... 7/18/2019 4:00:00 AM
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Adrenaline: Fight or Flight Hormone
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When a person feels extreme emotions the body’s response is the release of adrenaline. The heart starts to race, the hands start to sweat, and you want to escape, which is that fight-or-flight mode. Another name for adrenaline is epinephrine. This hormone lives in the central nervous system and is produced by the medulla in the adrenal glands. These glands are found on top of the kidneys. The pituitary... 7/18/2019 4:00:00 AM
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The Sleep Habit That Increases Obesity Odds
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If you sleep with the soft, flickering light of television or with the modest glow of a small nightlight illuminating your room, you may be doing your body more harm than you realize. A new study has linked weight gain and obesity with sleeping with a light on. According to the study, women who sleep while bathed in artificial light gained, on average, 11 pounds over a five-year period.What’s more,... 7/17/2019 7:00:00 AM
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Which Path is Best for Your Divorce?
by Robin Graine, JD
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The word is spreading over coffee cups and in the carpool lane: if you can handle your divorce through a mediator, you’ll avoid a great deal of drama, almost certainly end up with a fair and equitable settlement, and pay a fraction of the cost.But in my practice as a certified divorce mediator, I’ve seen at least six situations that tell me my would-be clients won’t be settling with me. I advise these... 7/15/2019 4:00:00 AM
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Sunburn Remedies to Keep on Hand
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It takes only 15 minutes of sun exposure to develop a sunburn. Since the symptoms associated with a sunburn, including redness, pain and blisters, can develop slowly over a 24-hour period, you may not know the extent of your injuries until much later. Whenever you spend time outdoors, regardless of the weather, a sunburn is a very real possibility. In addition to taking preventative measures, such... 7/13/2019 3:39:53 PM
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Could This Therapy Be Key to Our Wellbeing?
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The following wellness practice is anything but expected or typical and there are no bath bombs or essential oils involved — but it may be the most important idea to come along in some time. Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is a traditional Japanese practice that is all about connection with the natural world and the results on well being are stunning. Here’s what science says about forest bathing... 7/13/2019 7:00:00 AM
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Possible New Treatment for Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs
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Antibiotic resistance has led to the development of superbugs, which are responsible for at least 2 million infections and 23,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. Until now, treatments have proved ineffective against these ever-changing strains of bacteria, but a recent medical breakthrough could change that. Scientists have discovered a new compound that presents exciting opportunities for the future... 7/8/2019 3:03:01 PM
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Did This Change the Human Brain?
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According to new research published in Nature Neuroscience. Researchers looked specifically at differences between human brains and monkey brains to discover a remarkable difference.No matter what disagreements exist about taste in music, lovers of rap and appreciators of classical all have something in common: most of us enjoy the sound of music in our ears. This appears to be a human experience monkeys... 7/8/2019 5:00:00 AM
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2019’s Healthiest Trend May Have Social Consequences
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Elective-sobriety is 2019’s hottest and healthiest trend. But what is it exactly? Basically speaking, elective-sobriety is a movement in which people, even those who don’t have issues with alcohol, elect to stay sober. Many are finding out that the payoff of not drinking is worth the minor changes in their social life.In 2019, health is on trend. And perhaps nothing prioritizes healthy living quite... 7/8/2019 5:00:00 AM
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Is Bayer on the Brink of Financial Ruin?
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Bayer is likely suffering from major buyer’s remorse over its decision to purchase Monsanto last year. Just months after the buyout, the German drug manufacturer started getting hit with lawsuits in which plaintiffs claimed Monsanto’s weedkiller product, Roundup, was causing cancer. The most recent jury verdict has awarded a California couple over $2 billion, which could potentially put Bayer on the... 7/7/2019 7:00:00 AM
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