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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsServing SizeFood Groups to PrioritizePortioning & Weight LossMonitoring Portions at HomeMonitor Portions at Restaurants Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Serving Size Food Groups to Prioritize Portioning & Weight Loss Monitoring Portions at Home Monitor Portions at Restaurants One of the most common problems many people face when achieving and maintaining their weight loss goals is “portion distortion,” when the amount of food eaten exceeds the recommended serving sizes....

Consistently sleeping between seven and eight hours a night can increase your chances of healthy aging, a new study finds. Researchers collected data from 3,306 Chinese adults who had no major chronic diseases at baseline and survived to age 60 and older at the end of the study. They analyzed the participants' sleep patterns between 2011 and 2015 and evaluated their aging status in 2020. People who got between seven and eight hours of sleep per day had an 18....

Key TakeawaysOnychomycosis is a common nail condition, but only 20% of patients get prescribed treatment for it.Lack of education, misperceptions of the effect the infection can have on someone’s quality of life, and the cost and lengthy time for treatment are some reasons that onychomycosis is undertreated.Onychomycosis is not a condition that goes away on its own. If left untreated, the fungus can spread to other nails, causing them to become thick, brittle, and painful....

Key TakeawaysMagnesium and L-theanine are often recommended for sleep and stress relief, but there isn’t enough data to prove their combination works for everyone.Research shows magnesium may reduce anxiety, stress, and sleep, while L-theanine may aid relaxation but could also increase focus for some people.Addressing overall sleep habits is crucial, as supplements alone may not resolve sleep issues.Many social media users recommend taking a “stack” (or combination) ofmagnesiumand L-theanine supplements for better sleep....

Key TakeawaysA rapidSalmonellatest is being developed that works similarly to a COVID-19 antigen test.A rapid test forSalmonellawill decrease long wait times that are currently needed for lab cultures to diagnose the infection, which is common in the food industry and in people’s kitchens at home.Having a way to test forSalmonellaquickly could help reduce the number of foodborne illness outbreaks and recalls. Key Takeaways A rapidSalmonellatest is being developed that works similarly to a COVID-19 antigen test....

Key TakeawaysResearchers have developed a video game that uses biofeedback to respond to the physical state of the player in real-time.The pilot clinical trial shows that the game can help children between the ages of 10 and 17 who have a hard time controlling their anger learn to manage anger and stress more effectively.The game has the potential to become a component of treatment for children who have a difficult time managing anger....

Key TakeawaysCognitive shuffling is a mental exercise designed to help distract the mind, similar to counting sheep.It may help reduce sleep-related anxiety for some people, but for others, it can cause more stress.Maintaining good sleep hygiene can be more effective for overall sleep quality. Key Takeaways Cognitive shuffling is a mental exercise designed to help distract the mind, similar to counting sheep.It may help reduce sleep-related anxiety for some people, but for others, it can cause more stress....

Key TakeawaysPeople can spend time and money, and experience stress, trying different antidepressants.Researchers developed a new website that predicts which antidepressant medications will work best for a patient given their demographics and medical history.UforU aims to assist and expedite the treatment process. Key Takeaways People can spend time and money, and experience stress, trying different antidepressants.Researchers developed a new website that predicts which antidepressant medications will work best for a patient given their demographics and medical history....

Key Takeaways The study, which has not been peer-reviewed, consisted of self-reported data from over 90,000 people in the U.K. Biobank. Researchers found that people who got the most “compensatory sleep”—making up for lost sleep during the week—fared better in terms of heart health. However, sleep experts recommend keeping a consistent sleep schedule instead of playing catch-up on the weekends. How to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease Why Catching Up on Sleep Could Be Healthy According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in three adults in the United States reported not getting enough sleep every day....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesComplicationsDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Complications Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis When to Seek Care Endometriosis is a medical condition that causes the type of cells that usually line the uterus to grow in other parts of the body. These patches of tissue are called endometrial implants. Thoracic endometriosis is a rare form of endometriosis that causes endometrial implants to grow around or inside the lungs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a condition that occurs most commonly when the nerves are compressed as they go from the top of the rib to the collarbone. It causes upper extremity pain,numbness, and tingling (not always together, and not the same symptoms in every person)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Obesity?TypesWays of Measuring Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Obesity? Types Ways of Measuring Although the term “morbid obesity” was used in the past to describe severe obesity, healthcare providers now categorize obesity as being either Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3. With each advancing class, not only does the risk of death and disease increase but so too does the cost of healthcare....

Many proponents of herbal medicine suggest using herbs toenhance the health of your liver, an organ responsible for clearing toxins from your body. Indeed, some research shows that certain herbs may help fight liver disorders likecirrhosis(scarring of the liver) or infections like hepatitis B and hepatitis C (causes of liver inflammation). Here’s a look at several herbs that show promise as a natural means of boosting liver health. Maximilian Stock Ltd....