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Why Health Experts Are Concerned About a Possible New Surge of Measles
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that primarily affects children below five years. The disease was once common and caused many deaths before introducing a measles vaccine in 1963. However, health experts are concerned the disease could surge again and cause mass death, especially to children.Signs and SymptomsThe disease's...
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An Anti-Inflammatory Diet May Decrease Your Dementia Risk
Aging is one of the natural causes of inflammation in the immune system. This inflammation gradually destroys body cells, thus slowing down both immune and cognitive responses. The growing population of the elderly, those aged 60 years and over, is likely to lead to a spike in dementia cases worldwide. While brain aging is common among the elderly,...
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How to Monitor Your Heart Failure
Heart failure has been ranked as one of the world's leading causes of death in many countries. Cases of heart failure diagnosed at an early stage are likely to be treated compared to when the situation is advanced. Getting diagnosed with heart failure completely changes your lifestyle as you are now expected to be more careful than before for...
10 Signs and Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore
Everyone experiences certain symptoms once in a while with their health. If you are like many people, you probably notice some as well. However, with all the medical conditions out there, it’s important to be wary even if you believe something might be completely innocent. Some symptoms can signify a much deeper health problem that needs...
Wash Your Sheets Regularly to Avoid These Health Hazards
Nothing is better for a person's mental health than a good night of sleep. It is the body's natural reset, the turn it off and turn it back on of everyday life. These sleeps are important to a person's mental health, but can have strong impacts on other aspects of our health.The bed is where we spend a lot of our time, so making this...
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Do You Know How Secure Your Health or Fitness App Is?
Studies have shown that tracking your daily activity and health progress increases energy levels, decreases stress, and lowers blood pressure. In addition, due to mobile technology innovations, mobile health apps have become more accessible.Statista data indicates that the Apple App Store and Google Play Store have 99,366 mHealth apps for Android...
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How To Make Sense Of Your Lab Test Results
Awaiting medical test results can be unnerving, especially if you don’t understand exactly what the tests mean or what the seemingly arbitrary numbers indicate. And things can get a lot more confusing if specialized labs are being run.Always ask questions of the ordering physician or nurses to ensure you understand what is being done and why....
High Blood Pressure in Midlife: Risk of Dementia Different for Men and Women
Studies have shown that high blood pressure in midlife increases the risk of dementia later in life. What has not been clear is whether this risk differs for men and women.Studies show that women with high blood pressure in midlife are more likely than men to develop dementia later on.Dementia is more likely to develop in women with high blood...
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The Impact If Medicare Eligibility Is Lowered to Age 60
A major topic of discussion among the political candidates is lowering Medicare eligibility to age 60. The idea behind this proposal is that it would save taxpayers money by reducing the amount that needs to be spent on healthcare for those over age 65.However, there are several concerns about lowering Medicare eligibility from 65 to 60, including...
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5 Lifestyle Changes That Can Help Prevent A Second Stroke
A stroke can be a life-changing experience. If you are a stroke survivor, then it is important for you to take the steps that are necessary for preventing a second one. You need to work with your doctor to prevent a second stroke. Managing chronic conditions, such as atrial fibrillation and high blood pressure, can reduce your risk of having a...
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