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What connects depression, anxiety, and PTSD?

What connects depression, anxiety, and PTSD?

In the largest study of its kind, researchers identify similarities in the brain activity of people with major depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders. Share on PinterestA new study looks for the neural links between a range of mental disorders. Mental health disorders, although incredibly prevalent, remain poorly understood. According to […]

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Biodiversity may benefit mental health by affecting gut bacteria

Biodiversity may benefit mental health by affecting gut bacteria

New research in mice suggests that exposure to a biodiverse soil may improve mental health by raising levels of a bacterium with anxiety-relieving effects. Share on PinterestExposure to biodiversity may have anxiety-relieving effects by altering our gut bacteria, new research in rodents suggests. Intuitively, we know that living in excessively polluted, built-up areas cannot be […]

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Sleepless Nights Could Raise Heart Risks

Sleepless Nights Could Raise Heart Risks

Latest Sleep News WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Sleep problems could increase your risk for heart attack, stroke and other heart and brain diseases, a new study suggests. It included 487,200 people in China, average age 51, with no history of stroke or heart disease. They were asked if they had any of […]

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Screening Truckers for Sleep Apnea Cuts Health Insurance Costs

Screening Truckers for Sleep Apnea Cuts Health Insurance Costs

Latest Sleep News WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Requiring drivers to get treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) saved a trucking company a large amount in insurance costs for other health conditions, a new study shows. People with apnea repeatedly stop breathing and wake partially during the night, resulting in poor sleep that […]

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HIV Could Speed Menopause Onset

HIV Could Speed Menopause Onset

Latest Menopause News WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Women with HIV experience menopause years sooner than other women — about three years earlier, on average, a new study finds. Treatment advances are keeping people with the virus alive longer, and those who adhere to therapy are expected to live into their mid-70s or […]

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Zocor (simvastatin) vs. Crestor (rosuvastatin)

Zocor (simvastatin) vs. Crestor (rosuvastatin)

What are simvastatin and Crestor? Simvastatin (Zocor) and Crestor (rosuvastatin) are both in the statin family of cholesterol-reducing drugs. They both work to lower “bad” cholesterol in the bloodstream, which comes in the form of low-density lipoprotein or LDL. Cholesterol is vital for the body to function. It’s used to provide cell structure, insulate nerve […]

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AHA News: Prolific Pianist Uses Music to Heal, Inspire

AHA News: Prolific Pianist Uses Music to Heal, Inspire

Latest Heart News WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — As soon as Paul Cardall was born, doctors knew something was terribly wrong. He was a blue baby. Oxygenated blood wasn’t pumping properly through his body. At only 22 hours old, Cardall underwent a difficult operation to save his life. The doctors discovered […]

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When Your Teen Wants a Tattoo

When Your Teen Wants a Tattoo

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News THURSDAY, Nov. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — “Mom, can I get a tattoo?” Tats, along with body piercings, have become mainstream. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports that 29% of the population has at least one tattoo. So this is a question you’re likely to face […]

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Health Tip: Dos and Don’ts of Homemade Baby Formula

Health Tip: Dos and Don’ts of Homemade Baby Formula

(HealthDay News) — Infants need a balance of nutrients to grow properly and be healthy, says the American Academy of Pediatrics. Latest Healthy Kids News Although homemade formulas may seem healthy or inexpensive, they may not meet your baby’s nutritional needs. The academy mentions some do’s and don’ts of homemade baby formula: Do choose recipes […]