Health

High blood pressure and the effect it has on cardiovascular health is a big concern for many. And yet, you’re likely only getting your blood pressure checked at your yearly physical or other check-ups, which can allow high blood pressure (aka hypertension) to fly under the radar—especially if you don’t know the most common causes of high blood pressure. “High …

A wave of the highly contagious respiratory syncytial virus is beginning to wash over the United States — sending greater numbers of babies and toddlers to the hospital, recent data show. The onset of RSV comes as the country heads into the wider fall-and-winter respiratory virus season, also typically marked by increased circulation of ailments such as COVID-19 and the …

Summary: Scientists have developed a portable biosensor that can detect levels of BDNF, a protein linked to mental health conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. The flexible, low-cost device analyzes a drop of saliva in under three minutes, offering a fast, affordable, and noninvasive diagnostic tool. Because low BDNF levels are associated with depression and cognitive decline, the …

A three-vehicle crash on State Route 540 near the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center temporarily closed the roadway just before 8 a.m. Thursday. Bellefontaine Police, Logan County Sheriff’s Deputies, Bellefontaine EMS, and Robinaugh EMS all responded to the scene. Details on injuries or the cause of the crash have not yet been released. One person was transported to Mary Rutan Hospital, …

Summary: New research shows that during moments of lost focus after poor sleep, the brain releases a wave of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)—the same cleansing process that normally occurs during deep sleep. Using simultaneous EEG and fMRI scans, scientists found that these fluid pulses occur precisely when attention lapses, suggesting the brain is attempting to catch up on missed “housekeeping.” However, …

My Two Cents Personal-finance columnist Charlotte Cowles asks the nosy, revealing, sometimes uncomfortable questions about money so you don’t have to. Photo-Illustration: by The Cut; Photos: Getty Images It’s tough to put a dollar amount on the advantages of looking conventionally “attractive” (young, well-dressed, thin), but the professional upsides are uncomfortably clear, especially when it comes to weight. Decades of …

Feeling down? Why even a little exercise can boost your mood.  The Washington Post 5 Ways Exercise Improves Your Mental Well-Being  Tempo.co English Feeling Overwhelmed? This Everyday Habit May Cut Anxiety Risk By Up To 50%  mindbodygreen.com Source link

Creatine is one of the most widely used sports supplements across the world. It’s taken by many in the hopes of boosting strength, enhancing athletic performance and promoting muscle growth. But it isn’t only adults who are using this supplement. A growing number of teenagers and young adults report taking creatine in the hopes of reaping the supplement’s benefits. Surveys …

Portneuf Medical Center makes changes after investigation into dirty surgical tools  East Idaho News Source link

On Aug. 13, Anna Hall had her biggest fear removed. The Murray, Utah, woman elected, at age 29, to have a double mastectomy to all but eliminate any risk that the breast cancer that claimed her mom and other relatives would shorten her life. Because through gene testing she discovered she had a BRCA1 gene mutation, Anna Hall knew her …