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October is National Protect your Hearing Month
October is National Protect your Hearing Month to raise awareness about dangers to hearing from exposure to loud noises. Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) Every October the National institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) observes National Protect your Hearing Month. The aim is to raise awareness about the causes of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).…
Read MoreA Diet High in Fish may Protect Against Asthma
A study by researchers from James Cook University in Australia found that a diet high in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) found in fish showed protection against the occurrence of asthma. On the contrary a diet high in n-6 PUFA found in vegetable oils showed an increase in the incidence of asthma. Results of…
Read MoreA TIA Mini Stroke Must Never be Ignored
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a mini stroke that starts with similar neurological signs as a major ischemic stroke. The only difference is in the amount of time that blood flow to the brain is blocked. In a TIA mini stroke blood flow is only blocked for about five minutes. In a major ischemic…
Read MoreDoctors are Prescribing Nature and Gardening for Better Physical and Mental Health
According to an article published September 2, 2019 in The Conversation, scientists have found that spending two hours a week in nature is linked with better physical health and well-being. As a result, doctors are prescribing “green prescriptions” to patients to spend more time in nature and to join community gardening projects. Community Gardens are…
Read MoreDiabetics are at High Risk for Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD)
Diabetic Kidney Disease is a Chronic “Silent Disease” Diabetic kidney disease, like chronic kidney disease (CKD), is mainly a “silent disease,” that shows no symptoms. However, until it shows symptoms it slowly damages and destroys the kidneys. Even though there is no cure for it, treatment can be effective in controlling it and preventing it…
Read MoreNitrates in Beets and Leafy Greens may help Protect Eyes from Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Research shows us more and more how some kinds of foods are medicines. A study published by researchers at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research in Australia showed that vegetable dietary nitrates found in leafy greens and beetroot may be able to protect against age related macular degeneration of the eye. The study was published…
Read MoreGastrostomy Feeding Tube Care
A gastrostomy better known as a feeding tube is called for when a person is unable to eat normally through their mouth. A minor surgical procedure inserts the feeding tube into the stomach. Liquid food is then poured straight into the stomach rather than by the mouth. Reasons for Needing a Gastrostomy There are several…
Read MoreLewy Body Dementia (LBD)
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease. According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), Lewy body dementia affects more than a million people in the United States. The name Lewy body comes from Dr. Friederich Lewy, a German neurologist who discovered in 1912 the abnormal clumps…
Read MoreCertain Kinds of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) can be Treated with Oral Appliances
New research published August 9, 2019 in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society suggests that certain kinds of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can effectively be treated with oral appliances. The oral appliance moves the lower jaw forward to keep the airflow open. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) While continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is…
Read MoreDiabetic Alert Dogs can Detect Low Blood Levels of Sugar in their Owners
Man’s best friend, the dog can detect if blood sugar levels are out of balance. Diabetic Alert Dogs have been specially trained to alert their owners if their blood sugar levels are too low. Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) is potentially life threatening if it goes unnoticed. Now dogs can help to improve the quality of…
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