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Epilepsy
Racial Inequity in Epilepsy Care
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
Among people with epilepsy, Black, Latino and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander people are less likely to be prescribed … Read More→
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Heart Health
DASH diet tops rankings for “heart-healthy” and “healthy eating”
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WHAT: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) has tied for first out of 39 diets for “Best Diets for Healthy … Read More→
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Health Headlines
Covid-19 and Epilepsy
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
People who have a COVID-19 infection are more likely to develop seizures or epilepsy within the six months following infection … Read More→
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Heart Health
A Simple Lifesaver
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
Reformulating packaged foods in Australia to contain less sodium might save about 1,700 lives per year and prevent nearly 7,000 … Read More→
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Vision Health
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
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Glaucoma, the silent thief of sight, is a group of eye diseases that affect the optic nerve and permanently impair … Read More→
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Environmental Health
Climate Change and Heart Disease
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
Extremely hot or cold temperatures are linked to an increased risk of death among people with cardiovascular diseases, such as … Read More→
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Hyperhidrosis: What it is and What to Do About It
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Sweating is cool, literally. When the body heats up, sweating helps cool it down, preventing you from overheating. Of course, … Read More→
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Heart Health
How Much Does Age Matter when Treating Heart Problems?
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
For people ages 75 and older, age-related changes in general health and in the heart and blood vessels require consideration … Read More→
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Pain Management
What You Can Do About Your Back Pain
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
Whether we’re commuting to the office, working at a desk or hunched over a computer or other device, these activities … Read More→
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High blood pressure / hypertension
Coffee and hypertension
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
Drinking two or more cups of coffee a day may double the risk of death from cardiovascular disease among people … Read More→
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Heart Health
Have A Heart-Healthy Holiday
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
The joy of the winter holiday season is often marred for many, since research shows that more people die from … Read More→
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Back Pain
Why Winter Can Become a Pain in the Back – and Neck
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“Oh, the weather outside is frightful,” but your back – and neck — may not be feeling so delightful unless … Read More→
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Skin Health
Seven Simple Tips for Treating Oily Skin
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There are many reasons why skin can become oily, from genetics to hormones and diet. Any or all of these … Read More→
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Heart Health
Which micronutrients are best?
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
We know that healthy diets are rich in antioxidants like amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin C, but exactly … Read More→
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Hobbies
Growing Easy-Care Aloe Vera, Nature’s Burn Ointment
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Grow your own burn ointment by adding Aloe vera to your indoor plant collection. This succulent has been used for centuries to treat … Read More→
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Consumer Issues
Holiday Scam Alert
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
The holiday season is busy enough as is. The last thing you want to be dealing with is scammers trying … Read More→
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Heart Health
Have A Heart-Healthy Holiday
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
The joy of the winter holiday season is often marred for many, as research shows that more people die from … Read More→
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Skin Health
Distinguishing the Differences Detween Psoriasis and Eczema
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Millions of Americans have psoriasis and eczema, more specifically some 32 million with psoriasis and 7.5 million with eczema. These chronic … Read More→
