Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders. Although some issues are genetic, all people go through periods of insomnia because of mood, situation, or stress. During 2020, there has been a spike in stress induced insomnia. Yoga can help someone suffering from stress to reduce stress levels so that it does not take …
Although scientists have been working on technology that allows them to print biosensors to track patients’ vital signs, application of these sensors in the past has caused burns on the skin. A new innovation allows medical professionals to measure a patient’s blood oxygen saturation, electrical heart signals, and temperature from a biosensor that is safe …
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Recent studies have found that foods that have high amounts of flavanol can help to lower blood pressure. The study was conducted on 25,000 participants in the UK, and it measured the biomarkers of the participants’ urine instead of relying on their answers. Participants could have kept food diaries, but those are often flawed because …
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The arrival of fall and a surge in coronavirus cases has left many people feeling depressed and stressed as they deal with the onset of a darker time of the year and pandemic fatigue. It is also typically considered the beginning of flu season. The article looks at seven things people can do to help …
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Occasionally indulging in drink or drinking in moderation is relatively safe, but abstaining from alcohol often has a number of health benefits, including the improved appearance of your skin and sleeping better at night. It can also improve cognitive abilities, mental health, and emotional stability. The baseline for moderation provided in the article is three …
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As more people work from home today than at any previous point in modern history, people are learning the importance of an ergonomically correct setup. The combination of long hours in a seat that isn’t made for hours of sitting and the stress of working from home is causing an increase of stress in the …
Every October 10 is World Mental Health Day, reminding people to take care of their minds as well as their bodies. Taking care of your mental health means being aware of your emotions so that you can catch the early signs of a mental health issue. The COVID-19 pandemic has made a lot of people …
With more children and adults staying home for most of the day (if not all day) completing school assignments and work from their computers, additional strain is being put on their eyesight. Screens adversely affects both eyesight and a person’s ability to get to sleep. All of the modern screens emit blue light that alters …
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Drinking a cup of coffee in the morning can help people after a night of restless sleep, but researchers are suggesting that people eat before they drink. Coffee likely increases blood sugar, which can contribute to heart disease and diabetes. This is based on a small study with 29 men and women conducted over a …
One of the unexcepted benefits to the measures taken to fight COVID-19 is that those same measures have been effective in significantly reducing the spread of influenza. The southern hemisphere is entering spring as the northern hemisphere enters fall, and the data from the flu season in the southern half of the world has been …
Southern Hemisphere Skipped Flu Season This Year, Likely Because of Social Distancing Read More »