Sleep problems may raise the risk of stroke
A 2023 study suggests that sleep problems such as snoring, snorting, or getting too much or little sleep can significantly raise the odds of having a stroke.
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National task force proposes updated breast cancer screening recommendations
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released updated draft guidelines in May 2023 proposing that women at average risk of breast cancer be screened every other year starting at age 40.
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Women more likely to be injured while walking a leashed dog
A 2023 study suggests that women and older adults are more likely to sustain serious injuries, such as fractures and head trauma, than others while walking a leashed dog.
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Diagnosing COVID and flu
It can be hard to know if you have either based on symptoms alone.
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Creating communities that help support neurodiverse children
For neurodiverse children and their families, the landscape of friendships and social spaces can feel unwelcoming. Being more inclusive is a positive step, yet it takes more to create communities where everyone feels they belong.
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Stomachs growl, noses run, and yawning is contagious: Ever wonder why?
There are things our bodies do so often and so automatically that we barely notice them. Yawning, growling stomachs, and runny noses are good examples. Each is a universal part of our daily human experience — but did you ever wonder why?
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Orienteering: Great exercise and better thinking skills?
The navigation sport orienteering combines map and compass reading with exercise. It’s a fun way to get outside and get some exercise — and it may even help fight cognitive decline.
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5 natural ways to overcome erectile dysfunction
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Harvard Medical School Guide: Lyme and Other Tick-borne Diseases
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What is somatic therapy?
Trauma can register within our bodies on a cellular level. What that means — and how best to heal from serious traumas — is the focus of somatic therapy, a newer form of mental health counseling that highlights how deeply painful experiences affect us and can be addressed through mind-body approaches.
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