Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsResearch on Flaxseed and IBSNutrition and Health BenefitsSide Effects of Flaxseed UseHow to Use and StoreFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Research on Flaxseed and IBS Nutrition and Health Benefits Side Effects of Flaxseed Use How to Use and Store Frequently Asked Questions Constipationis one condition for whichflaxseed,also known as linseed, may offer benefits. The tiny seeds from the flax plant have a long history of medicinal uses because of their nutritional makeup....

Key Takeaways Vibrio, often referred to as “flesh-eating bacteria,” has gotten a lot of attention recently following reports of a California woman whose limbs were amputated after getting a bacterial infection from undercooked tilapia. Although health officials later said thewoman didn’t test positive forVibrio, this bacteria is estimated to 80,000 infections in the United States every year. More than half of these cases are linked to contaminated seafood, likeraw oysters, but swimming with an open wound in the ocean or brackish water could also lead to an infection....

With some back conditions, specific positions can change the symptoms. These positions are known as biases and they includeflexionand extension. These biases are also called direction preferences. If your back feels better and/or your symptoms abate when you bend forward, for example, it’s likely that the injury or condition you experience has a flexion bias. A bias occurs due to the movement of tissue in the joint. With certain position changes, the relationship of space, muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and bones changes slightly within and around a joint, worsening or relieving painful pressure and compression....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It Works7-Day Meal PlanBenefitsConsiderations and RestrictionsComparing It to Other Diets Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works 7-Day Meal Plan Benefits Considerations and Restrictions Comparing It to Other Diets Aflexitarianis a person who follows a semi-vegetarian diet. Flexitarians make a conscious effort to eat less meat. There are no hard-set rules about specific ways to be a flexitarian. For example, flexitarians might eat meat six days a week and have a “meatless Monday,” while heavy meat restrictors might have meat just once a week....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryHow It WorksResearchPros and ConsGet StartedFind a Therapist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History How It Works Research Pros and Cons Get Started Find a Therapist Unlike behavioral therapies, Floortime focuses on helpingautistic childrenand teens make meaningful connections. Floortime is a low-risk, low-cost way to expand a child’s emotional andsocial skills. You can build a strongerparent or guardian-child bondwhile having fun....

The CDC has started reporting influenza activity in the United States. In any flu season, the data that gets reported each week is preliminary and can change as new information becomes available. As of April 26, the CDC is reporting that influenza-like illness activity throughout the United States is decreasing nationwide. Some cases may not be the flu. There are also respiratory illnesses going around, includingCOVID-19and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)....

Key TakeawaysThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that influenza cases are low for the 2020-2021 flu season compared to last year.The lower numbers might partly be the result of people avoiding seeking health care because of the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning fewer cases of the flu are being diagnosed and reported.It’s also possible that the precautions in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are helping to prevent the spread of other viral illnesses, including the flu....

Key TakeawaysFlu rates are significantly lower this year compared to previous years.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu shot rates are up as well.COVID-19 safety precautions like wearing masks and social distancing have helped curb flu cases this year. Key Takeaways Flu rates are significantly lower this year compared to previous years.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu shot rates are up as well.COVID-19 safety precautions like wearing masks and social distancing have helped curb flu cases this year....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIncreased AttacksMore Severe AttacksRisk of PneumoniaDecreased Asthma ControlFlu PreventionIf Flu Strikes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Increased Attacks More Severe Attacks Risk of Pneumonia Decreased Asthma Control Flu Prevention If Flu Strikes Asthma doesn’t place you at greater risk of getting the flu but it does increase your risk of flu complications and hospitalization. The flu risks for people withasthmaare significant, including an increased likelihood ofsevere asthma attacksand potentially serious complications likepneumonia....

Key TakeawaysResearch has found people who got the flu shot were 20% less likely to be admitted to the intensive care unit with COVID-19.People who received their annual flu shot also had a lower risk of serious complications from COVID-19 like sepsis and stroke.It’s unclear why the flu shot may have a protective effect, or if it does at all.Every year, getting your annual flu shot is crucial. But as COVID-19 continues to circulate it may be more important than ever....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFlu Day 0Flu Day 1Flu Day 2Flu Day 3Flu Day 4Flu Day 5Flu Day 6Flu Day 7Flu Day 8When to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Flu Day 0 Flu Day 1 Flu Day 2 Flu Day 3 Flu Day 4 Flu Day 5 Flu Day 6 Flu Day 7 Flu Day 8 When to See a Provider Flu stages follow a relatively predictable timeline....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsFlu vs. Cold vs. COVID-19CausesSpreadFlu SeasonComplications and RisksDiagnosisTreatmentDurationContagiousnessFlu ShotNext in Flu GuideUnderstanding the Different Types of Flu Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Flu vs. Cold vs. COVID-19 Causes Spread Flu Season Complications and Risks Diagnosis Treatment Duration Contagiousness Flu Shot Next in Flu Guide Seasonal flu is highly contagious, often spreading before an infected person recognizes symptoms like a sore throat, cough, congestion, and body aches....

Key TakeawaysThere are many options available to test for the flu, including rapid tests that can give you results in minutes.Flu tests are only recommended for people who are showing flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, coughing, or sneezing.If you have signs and symptoms of the flu, test as soon as possible so you can get treated and avoid others to prevent them from getting sick. Key Takeaways There are many options available to test for the flu, including rapid tests that can give you results in minutes....