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Category Archives: General Health

Staying Safe In The Heat

Much of the continent is struggling through a heat wave, boosting the risk for heat-related illness. Nobody is outside the scope of risk associated with high temperatures and humidity. It is true that people over 65, as well as those with conditions that impact the body’s ability to cool itself, are at the highest risk. ...click here to read more

Rethinking COVID Reinfection

Forget what you thought you knew about COVID reinfection because the game has changed. As the virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 keeps evolving, as has the information about reinfection risk. The old knowledge says that if you catch COVID, you’re safe from reinfection for a while. However, new variants have thrown that thinking to the ...click here to read more

PAD Patients Can Improve Their Walking Ability by ‘No Pain, No Gain’ Approach

New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests that walking at a pace that induces pain or discomfort could improve walking ability among patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). While most people believe they must stop exercising when experiencing pain, this study demonstrates that that thought may not apply to all ...click here to read more

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Natural Ways to Boost Energy

You might be feeling a little tired these days. It’s the dog days of summer when it gets hot, the days are long, and you might be feeling a little less energized than you’d like. The sluggishness you’re feeling is not uncommon. It happens to everyone and can happen at any point in the year. ...click here to read more

What Urine Can Show You about Your Health

You may not look at the urine you’ve just expelled before flushing it away; it’s not something most people really want to examine. But it can give you an idea about what’s happening inside your body. Pee is your body’s liquid waste. It is mainly made of water, salt, electrolytes, and chemicals called urea and ...click here to read more

Can You Safely Exercise with a Chronic Illness?

Having a chronic health condition may make you apprehensive about exercise. You might wonder if exercise is safe and, if it is, how often and how intensely you can do it. The good news is that exercise is safe for most people with chronic illnesses and can provide important health benefits. People living with heart ...click here to read more

Mindful Meditation Reduces Pain by Interrupting the Communication between Brain Areas Involved in Pain

Mindful meditation has been shown to be an effective way to reduce pain. This is because it interrupts the communication between the different regions of the brain that are involved in the experience of pain. By learning how to focus attention on one’s breath and bodily sensations, people can train their brains to better deal ...click here to read more