Many people who have gotten COVID-19 have recovered, only to continue feeling off. Some of the symptoms that what we now refer to as long COVID include sudden lightheadedness when standing up and an unusually quick heartbeat. These are also symptoms of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, POTS. Here, we discuss what we currently know about […]
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It has been estimated that, by 2050, nearly 14 million Americans will have Alzheimer’s disease. Two-thirds of these cases are expected to be women. Attending to memory decline well before symptoms occur can help middle-aged and older adults procure a lengthy quality of life, but first, it is necessary to identify factors that may be
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Hearing the words “palliative care,” a patient and their family may assume that their doctor is talking about end-of-life services. This misunderstanding has given a somber stigma to necessary care that can not only reduce symptoms of serious illness like cancer but can also improve a patient’s quality of life. Palliative care is a term
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Studies indicate that happy people are generally healthier with fewer instances of illness. If you don’t describe yourself as happy, consider yourself a work-in-progress. As you continue your work to become a happier, healthier you, keep in mind that “happy” doesn’t look the same on everyone. Generally, a happy person is adequately satisfied with the
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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
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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
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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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It is estimated that about 90 million Americans have a bit of a snoring problem. Sometimes, snoring is something that we do only when we’re congested from a cold or temporary sinus issue. Many of those 90 million snorers out there may never experience adverse reactions to their snoring habit. According to studies, though, up
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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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Diabetes is the condition in which the body does not properly make or use insulin. As a result, there is too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. The objective for every person with diabetes is to manage their blood sugar well. Doing so decreases the damage that this condition causes to the gums and teeth,
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