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Sleep Deprivation Is Killing You (And Making You Fat In The Process)
The next time you tell yourself that you'll sleep when you're dead, realize that you're making a decision that can make that day come much sooner. Pushing late into the night is a health and productivity killer.
According to the Division of Sleep Medicine at the Harvard Medical School, the short-term productivity gains from skipping sleep to work are quickly washed away by the detrimental effects of sleep deprivation on your mood, ability to focus, and access to higher-level brain functions for days to come. The negative effects of sleep deprivation are so great that people who are drunk outperform those lacking sleep.
Why...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - June 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Wallenberg's syndrome: Symptoms, causes, and treatment
What is Wallenberg ’s syndrome and who may be most at risk? Learn about the causes of Wallenberg’s syndrome, how it is diagnosed, and ongoing research.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 27, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
Cannabis PROTECTS you from a stroke, study claims
The researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas found blood flow in the putamen - an area of the brain associated with reward, learning and habits - was greater in users than nonusers.
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 16, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How the Apple Watch Could Change How We Treat Heart Disease
The new Apple Watch Series 3 gives users more real-time information about their heart than ever, and Apple hopes that it will also be able to alert users to potentially concerning heart beat patterns.
The current version of the Apple Watch already tracks heart rate. But the newest version comes with cellular built in, which means it can record heart rate continuously anywhere you have service. That could provide valuable, instantly accessible data for detecting when things might be awry with your heart—if it’s racing too fast when you’re at rest, for example. You can also set the monitor to alert you if y...
Source: TIME.com: Top Science and Health Stories - September 12, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized a fib Apple apple iphone x Apple watch apple watch 3 apple watch heart rate applewatch applewatch heart rate monitor applewatch3 atrial fibrillation continuous heart rate monitor Fitbit Heart Disease heart rate mo Source Type: news
April 2018
Building Social Bonds : Connections That Promote Well-Being
Tick Tock: Your Body Clocks : Understanding Your Daily Rhythms
Surgery May Help More People After Stroke
Learn About Obesity and Cancer Risk
Healthy Teeth, Gums, and Mouths
Source: NIH News in Health - March 29, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What is the difference between HDL and LDL cholesterol?
The body needs cholesterol, but too much bad cholesterol can be harmful and is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. In this article, learn about the difference between HDL and LDL — “good” and “bad” — cholesterol, as well as how they are measured. What steps can you take to lower LDL and increase HDL?
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 12, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cholesterol Source Type: news
Medical News Today: How can I stabilize my blood pressure?
A wide range of factors influences blood pressure, including anxiety, stress, and medications. High blood pressure can have severe complications, such as a heart attack or stroke. A person can address fluctuating blood pressure with home remedies and lifestyle changes. Learn more about normalizing blood pressure here.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 17, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Blood / Hematology Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Everything you need to know about thin blood
Thin blood is the opposite of thick blood, which can increase the risk of blood clots and complications, such as stroke. Thin blood can lead to excessive bleeding and bruising and has various causes. In this article, learn about the causes of thin blood, the symptoms, when to see a doctor, and treatments that can help.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 12, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Blood / Hematology Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What to know about shoulder subluxation
Shoulder subluxation happens when the ball of the upper arm bone comes partly out of its socket. This is usually the result of trauma or sports injuries, and it is also common after a stroke. Exercises can help, but a person may need surgery. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of shoulder subluxation here.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 24, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Bones / Orthopedics Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What to know about agonal breathing
Agonal breathing refers to short, labored, gasping breaths that occur because oxygen cannot reach the brain. This might be due to a person having cardiac arrest or stroke. It is considered a medical emergency. Learn more about how to identify agonal breathing and what to do when it happens.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 30, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What to know about hypohidrosis
People with hypohidrosis sweat less than they should. This impairs the body ’s ability to cool down and can cause heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke. Hypohidrosis is a less extreme form of anhidrosis, where a person is unable to sweat. Learn about hypohidrosis here, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 20, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Cerebral edema: Everything you need to know
Cerebral edema refers to swelling in the brain caused by trapped fluid. Common causes include a traumatic brain injury, stroke, tumor, or infection. In this article, learn about the symptoms of cerebral edema, as well as how doctors diagnose and treat the condition. We also cover the outlook.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 16, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology / Neuroscience Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What to know about phantom smells (phantosmia)
Phantosmia is when someone thinks they notice a smell that is not there. Phantosmia is also called a phantom smell or an olfactory hallucination. Sinus problems, seizures, stroke, and schizophrenia can cause phantom smells. Learn about types, symptoms, and treatment of phantosmia and related conditions here.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - August 7, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology / Neuroscience Source Type: news
Should You Take Aspirin Every Day? Here ’s What the Science Says
Aspirin is best known as an over-the-counter painkiller. But acetylsalicylic acid, as it’s called chemically, has many other health benefits, as well as side effects, in the body that have only become clear in recent years.
Here’s what the latest science says about the health benefits and side effects of aspirin, as well as which conditions it may treat and those it doesn’t appear to improve. (If you are taking aspirin for any reason other than for periodic pain relief, it’s best to consult with your doctor to confirm whether the benefits outweigh the risks in your particular case.)
How aspirin affe...
Source: TIME: Health - November 8, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized Drugs healthytime Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Blood pressure medications: Everything you need to know
Blood pressure medications help prevent many serious complications, such as stroke and heart disease. Learn about the types and possible side effects in this article.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 19, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hypertension Source Type: news
