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Soybean products aren’t limited to tofu anymore. In fact, soy is everywhere, and in many non-food products you just wouldn’t expect. Soy products are powering city buses, insulating buildings, and filling your stuffed animals. Many products marketed as “green” or “eco-friendly” use soy-based alternatives to petroleum products. There are even new plastics made from soy. Saas Achim / Getty Images Some of these products may be so processed that the soy proteins have been broken down and no longer allergenic....

Robert L. Quigley, MD, DPhil, is the Senior Vice President and Global Medical Director, Corporate Health Solutions atInternational SOS&MedAire. After 25 years working in surgery, critical care, and immunology, he’s using his expertise to advise on crisis management, infectious disease, and health care. Here, he shares his thoughts on how—and why—employers must support employee mental health. For many, the Omicron COVID-19 variant has reactivated feelings of stress, anxiety, and helplessness associated with earlier phases of the pandemic....

Key Takeaways The AHAsurveyed 520 non-healthcare providers. All participants were over the age of 18 and were able to correctly define CPR. The survey asked respondents to rank the following five main themes identified in previous research and apply them to various potential cardiac arrest scenarios: Survey results found that men were most likely to refrain from performing CPR in public for fear of being accused of sexual assault or touching a woman inappropriately....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSigns and SymptomsPrognosisLife ExpectancySide EffectsRecoveryLife After a StrokeFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Signs and Symptoms Prognosis Life Expectancy Side Effects Recovery Life After a Stroke FAQ Strokesare the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of long-term disability.Every year in the United States, about 795,000 people have strokes and 137,000 of those people die....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCharacteristicsHarmless MolesRisk FactorsWhen to See a Dermatologist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Characteristics Harmless Moles Risk Factors When to See a Dermatologist Finding a new mole or seeing changes in an existing mole can be worrisome. While many varieties of moles on the skin are harmless, others can indicateskin cancer. Moles that change in size and color, or erupt out of nowhere are the types that should be watched the closest....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsVerdictSwai Fish AlternativesSwai Fish Preparation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Verdict Swai Fish Alternatives Swai Fish Preparation Swai fish, scientifically known asPangasianodonhypophthalmus, is a river-farmed catfish native to the Mekong River in Southeast Asia. It is also known aspangasius,basa, andtraa. However, swai fish is not labeled as catfish in the United States. This is to protect the sales of American catfish....

Whileswallowingis considered an effortless, reflexive action, it’s actually quite a complicated and coordinated maneuver involving many muscles and nerves. Verywell / Joshua Seong What Is Dysphagia? Neurological Causes The most common neurological conditions associated with dysphagia include: Depending on the specific neurological condition, a person may experience dysphagia for unique reasons. For example, with a stroke, a person may have difficulties swallowing because there may be an absent ordelayed swallowing reflex, weakened throat muscles, and difficulty controlling tongue movements....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsCausesSymptomsTreatmentExercises Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Causes Symptoms Treatment Exercises Swayback posture describes poor posture in which your spine has an exaggerated curve and your hips are tilted forward. This makes it appear as if you are leaning back while standing, which you can see in a full-length mirror. A person with a swayback will typically have a large inward curve of the spine (calledlordosis)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAt-Home TreatmentHomemade Ear DropsPreventionWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents At-Home Treatment Homemade Ear Drops Prevention When to Seek Care Outer Ear Infection Certain home remedies can offer relief for swimmer’s ear, but these remedies may not provide rapid results compared to antibiotic use.Talk to your healthcare provider about otitis externa self-care, especially if you are concerned about injury to the eardrum....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSwimming & Weight LossHow Much to SwimSwimming PlanSafety & Injury PreventionBalancing Food & Activity Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Swimming & Weight Loss How Much to Swim Swimming Plan Safety & Injury Prevention Balancing Food & Activity Swimming workouts for weight loss can be effective. Swimming and other water exercises, such as aqua aerobics, are also good physical activities that provide many benefits beyond maintaining a healthy weight....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsSide EffectsSources of CaffeineSafe DosageAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Side Effects Sources of Caffeine Safe Dosage Alternatives Caffeine has been said to improve physical performance and long-term memory. It can also provide migraine relief in some cases. Some studies are looking at whether it protects against Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular disease. Caffeine pills are a popular form of caffeine that can be found in local pharmacies and online....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPain From a Swollen AnusInternal vs. ExternalOther CausesSoothing the SwellingChronic SwellingGI Testing Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pain From a Swollen Anus Internal vs. External Other Causes Soothing the Swelling Chronic Swelling GI Testing A swollen anus can occur from a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, such ashemorrhoids,anal fissures, andfistulas. Based on the cause of your swollen anus, you may also have symptoms such as pain, discomfort, and bleeding....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentRisk FactorsDiagnosisWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Risk Factors Diagnosis When to See a Healthcare Provider This article will discuss the most common causes of hallux edema, the symptoms that typically accompany it, and the treatments that are available for it. Deepak Verma / 500px / Getty Images Symptoms of a Swollen Big Toe Along with swelling in the big toe, other symptoms may be present....