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Key TakeawaysA new study shows one in five adults in the U.S. reported experiencing delayed care during the COVID-19 pandemic.Delayed care leads to negative health consequences.While financial barriers were reported in the study, a majority of participants reported experiencing nonfinancial barriers such as difficulty getting an appointment, finding a physician, or accessing the clinic or hospital where care would be provided. Key Takeaways A new study shows one in five adults in the U....

Key TakeawaysChronic pain is more common in U.S. adults than diabetes, depression, and high blood pressure, according to a new study.Chronic pain is defined as pain that is felt on most days or every day of the past three monthsHigh-impact chronic pain is defined as pain that limits life or work activities on most days or every day during the past three months.A startling number of U.S. adults suffer fromchronic pain, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)....

Key TakeawaysThe 2020 National Health Interview Survey identified various trends in mental health care in the U.S.The survey found that more people sought treatment in 2020.The differences in mental health care between urbanized and less urbanized areas highlight long-standing disparities that could change in a post-pandemic world. Key Takeaways The 2020 National Health Interview Survey identified various trends in mental health care in the U.S.The survey found that more people sought treatment in 2020....

Autism-friendly employers are committed to hiringneurodivergentpeople and providing workplace accommodations for autistic employees and those with other conditions.Unless you know where to look, however, it can be hard to know which employers are actively offering jobs to autistic adults and teenagers.In recent years, several major top tech companies have launched workplace inclusion programs that make it easier for neurodivergent people to find good jobs.This article looks at 10 of the most autism-friendly employers in the United States....

The benefits of sleep are many.Sleepplays a crucial role in tissue repair, hormone regulation, and overall health.Getting enough sleep boosts brain power, improves weight management, and reduces stress and inflammation.Most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep per day. Getting less than six or seven hours of sleep can affect you the next day. Chronically missing out on sleep increases your risk of disease.This article discusses 10 benefits of sleep....

The best films aboutHIVserve as a historical record of the AIDS crisis from the earliest days. They also offer insights into whatliving with HIVmeans at different times, in different cultures, and to those who witness the disease from the outside.These films also eerily echo many of the events and experiences of theCOVID-19 pandemicand even thempox (monkeypox) outbreakof 2022. In the end, pandemics are not only medical crises but ones that can provoke fear, stigma, and discrimination that ripples through every sector of society....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRestNasal LavageFluidsSteamWarm CompressHumidifiersEssential OilsAntioxidantsDietOTC Medications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Rest Nasal Lavage Fluids Steam Warm Compress Humidifiers Essential Oils Antioxidants Diet OTC Medications Sinus infections, also known assinusitis, usually resolve on their own within a week with at-home treatments. Though your first instinct may be to reach for the medicine cabinet, certain home remedies for sinus infection may work just as well—either on their own or in complement with over-the-counter (OTC) medications....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCalciumCoQ10Fish OilGarlicGingerGreen TeaL-ArginineMagnesiumPotassiumVitamin DSupplements to Avoid Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Calcium CoQ10 Fish Oil Garlic Ginger Green Tea L-Arginine Magnesium Potassium Vitamin D Supplements to Avoid Though high blood pressure (hypertension) is often treated with prescription drugs, some people prefer a natural approach and will opt to add a nutritional and herbal supplement to the treatment plan. Supplements may also be considered if you haveprehypertensionif used in combination with exercise, aheart-healthy diet, and weight loss....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTropical OatmealWhole Grain MuffinNutty Breakfast CerealBoiled EggBreakfast SmoothiesFruit and YogurtZucchini BreadSavory CrepesAvocado ToastEgg White ScrambleFoods to Avoid Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Tropical Oatmeal Whole Grain Muffin Nutty Breakfast Cereal Boiled Egg Breakfast Smoothies Fruit and Yogurt Zucchini Bread Savory Crepes Avocado Toast Egg White Scramble Foods to Avoid If you havegastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), starting your day with the right breakfast foods can help reduce the risk ofacid reflux,heartburn, chest pain, belching, and sour mouth....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFractures and BreaksAcromioclavicular (AC) Joint SeparationDistal Clavicle OsteolysisArthritisThoracic Outlet SyndromeCancerOsteomyelitisCondensing OsteitisAt-Home TreatmentWhen to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Fractures and Breaks Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Separation Distal Clavicle Osteolysis Arthritis Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Cancer Osteomyelitis Condensing Osteitis At-Home Treatment When to Get Help The collarbone forms the sternoclavicular joint with the sternum (breastbone) at one end and the acromioclavicular joint with the acromion (part of the shoulder blade) at the other end....

It’s common to have hightriglyceridelevels if you havetype 2 diabetes. When they are above the normal range, your provider might tell you that your triglyceride levels are elevated. Up to 70% of people with diabetes also have elevated triglyceride levels. This article will go over how triglyceride levels are related to diabetes. You’ll also learn how to lower your triglyceride levels if they’re too high. Do You Have Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors?...

Worried that a loved one hasAlzheimer’s disease? While you may be right, you should be sure to have a physicianconduct a thorough evaluationto be certain. Some illnesses and conditions that look and act like Alzheimer’s are reversible with appropriate treatment.Here are 10 potentially reversible causes ofdementia symptoms. Worried that a loved one hasAlzheimer’s disease? While you may be right, you should be sure to have a physicianconduct a thorough evaluationto be certain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsElimination DietChinese MedicineSupplementsMusic TherapyMassage TherapyYogaChelation TherapyOxytocin TherapyCamel’s MilkHyperbaric Oxygen Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Elimination Diet Chinese Medicine Supplements Music Therapy Massage Therapy Yoga Chelation Therapy Oxytocin Therapy Camel’s Milk Hyperbaric Oxygen Because there is no cure or specific treatment for autism, people will sometimes turn to complementary and alternative therapies in the hope of overcoming the behavioral, social, and emotional challenges of those living with the disorder....