Studies regarding alcohol use have revealed that, in general, consumption has increased among all adults of all age groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to one older study, though, we can see that alcohol use in the United States increased over 100% from 2001 to 2013. More recent surveys are indicating that use has trended …
Last year’s flu statistics were amazingly low, which was fortunate considering that many medical professionals and experts feared a “twindemic.” What may have led to the shift in numbers were the steps that were taken to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Last year was the first in history in which we spent our …
Diverticulitis is a relatively common condition that affects approximately 58% of adults over the age of 60. It is a complication of diverticulosis, the condition of weakening in certain areas of the inner wall of the colon. This weakness allows the colon to bulge and for small pouches to form. Diverticulosis often occurs without symptoms. …
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In the past year and a half, we’ve become unavoidably aware of the importance of a strong, healthy immune system. The body’s immune system is our best line of defense against infection and illness, so it is essential that we take care of it. Fortunately, the best ways to do this involve simple daily steps. …
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May is mental health awareness month While outdoors enjoying activities in the sun, take care to remain safe. According to www.healthyaging.net, there are four major components to healthy aging. Physical Fitness: Do 30 minutes of aerobic and weight bearing exercise daily. Remaining physically active can lead to increased blood-flow and oxygen to the mind and …
If you or your loved one experiences chronic pain, don’t suffer in silence. Help is available. Although unpleasant, pain serves a necessary biological function. Your nervous system and brain are letting you know something is wrong and needs to be fixed. Pain can also help prevent further injury by reminding you that an injured muscle, …
Learn what you can do about the most common cancer in American men. Researchers don’t fully know what causes prostate cancer, which occurs when abnormal cells grow in the prostate. Below, however, we spell out what doctors do know about how to identify and treat this disease. Am I at Risk for Prostate Cancer? Age …
By now, most women understand the importance of getting a mammogram. But what is a 3D mammogram, and when should you think about upgrading to one? By Holly Rhoton R.T.(M)(B.D.) During a 3D mammogram, a machine uses low-dose X-ray to take a number of images. Those images are then reconstructed to give doctors and radiologists a three-dimensional …
If you experience chronic migraines, an unexpected treatment may bring relief. Migraines are the third most prevalent illness in the world: More than 90% of migraine sufferers are unable to function normally during a migraine, according to the Migraine Research Foundation. For people with chronic migraines—defined as at least 15 migraines a month—the results can …
Educating children about how to protect themselves against predatory adults may not be enough. Teens commit roughly one-third of sexual abuse offenses, according to research conducted at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and boys ages 12 to 15 are often implicated in the abuse. Additionally: 69% of the incidents occur in someone’s …
