Health
Remind me again, why is salt bad for you?
Despite most of us knowing we should cut down on salt, Australians consume on average almost twice the recommended daily maximum per day.
Apr 7, 2022
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Cardiology
Gut bacteria may contribute to blood pressure medicine resistance
Almost half of the U.S. adult population has high blood pressure—or hypertension—and about 20% of these patients have treatment-resistant hypertension. The reason why some people are resistant to treatment has been a ...
Apr 5, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Teen internet usage associated with stress and suicidal ideation
A survey of nearly 30,000 high school students in Korea reveals an association between non-academic time spent on the Internet and mental health, with teenagers who spent more time online having higher levels of stress and ...
Mar 23, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Guidance on preventing second stroke in those with plaque in brain arteries
The use of medications and exercise is more beneficial in preventing a second stroke in people with intracranial atherosclerosis than placing a stent in the blood vessel, according to a new practice advisory issued by the ...
Mar 21, 2022
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Health
Leg cramps, pain? It could be PAD
Pain or cramping in your legs during physical activity may be an early sign of a condition called peripheral artery disease (PAD)—and you should get checked out by your doctor, an expert says.
Feb 28, 2022
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Diabetes
Eating disorders linked to diabetic eye issues
Eating disorders can cause an increased risk of people with diabetes developing diabetic retinopathy—a condition that can cause blindness if untreated—according to new research published in the Journal of Diabetes and ...
Feb 24, 2022
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Cardiology
Consumer Health: 7 lifestyle strategies to prevent heart disease
February is American Heart Month, which makes this a good time to learn what you can do to keep your heart healthy.
Feb 15, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
A healthier heart can protect your brain, too—5 lifestyle changes to prevent dementia
When we think of dementia, we often fear a loss of control. But the reassuring news is up to 40% of dementias can be prevented or delayed if we change our health habits.
Jan 24, 2022
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Neuroscience
Low-income kids use different brain function to ace achievement tests
A common stereotype is that growing up poor can stunt brain development due to adverse environmental conditions. But on a positive note, new UC Berkeley research suggests that children's brains can adapt in different ways ...
Dec 10, 2021
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HIV & AIDS
Brief intervention increased physical activity in African American men living with HIV
It should come as no surprise that as we age, physical activity becomes increasingly valuable in staving off non-communicable diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure, as well as diminished muscle tone ...
Dec 10, 2021
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