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Becoming A Hosehead: Sleeping My Way To Better Health
CPAP machines are in the news this month after the New England Journal of Medicine released a study casting doubt on their effectiveness in preventing heart problems. See here for an explanation of the study and a summary of reasons why it is likely not accurate. Regardless of that study, let me tell you why I have become an unexpected missionary for the wonders of the CPAP. For the past year, I've been wrestling with a diagnosis of sleep apnea. What have I learned, even while kicking, screaming and denying, through the entire testing and education process? That it is a real thing, that I really do have it, and that I fee...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 7, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Social representation and practices related to dementia in Hai District of Tanzania
Conclusions: Knowledge about dementia is low and the symptoms are accepted as a problem of old age. PWD and carers demonstrate pluralistic behaviour in seeking help from modern care, prayers and traditional healers. The disease adds significant burden to family members. Family and caregivers need more education on early recognition of symptoms and cost effective management of dementia at family level. Faith-based organizations could play an important role in dementia interventions. At a national level effective policy and improvement of the health care system to address the needs of PWD and their families are imperative.
Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles - March 19, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Declare MushiAmen RongaiStella-Maria PaddickCatherine DotchinChauka MtuyaRichard Walker Source Type: research

It Won't Be Easy to Reduce the Salt in Our Diets
You might want to take the latest campaign to reduce our daily consumption of sodium with a grain of salt. On second thought, maybe you shouldn't. Officials at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have announced two-year and 10-year voluntary goals to slowly lower the average daily intake of sodium by Americans. The reason is simple. Excess sodium consumption can lead to higher blood pressure and other health problems. Despite the obvious motivation, nutritionists interviewed by Healthline say these goals may not be easy to obtain. Our propensity for packaged foods and dining out at restaurants has created a salty h...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - June 8, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news