Thursday, May 28, 2020

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Childhood Abuse Tied to Higher Risk of Obesity
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 02, 2014 11:23 AM EDT
According to a new study, people who experienced childhood trauma were more likely to be obese in adulthood.
Obese Children have an increased risk of Hypertension
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 01, 2014 09:22 AM EDT
According to a new study, obese boys have a nearly six fold increased risk of developing hypertension in comparison to boys with normal weights.
Polyp Removal Doesn't Always Signal Elevated Colon Cancer Risk: Study
By Kamal Nayan | Aug 28, 2014 09:17 AM EDT
Doctors may be performing too many repeat colonoscopies on people who've had pre-cancerous polyps removed during an earlier colon cancer screening, according to a new study.
People with Cognitive Impairment have a Greater Risk of Stroke
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 25, 2014 12:09 PM EDT
According to a new study, people with cognitive impairment are 39 percent more likely to suffer from a stroke in comparison to people with normal cognitive function.
Cold and Flu can Increase Risk of Stroke in Children
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 21, 2014 11:58 AM EDT
According to a new study, the cold, the flu and other minor infections can increase children's risk of stroke for a certain period of time.
History of Pulmonary Disease tied to a Higher Risk of Lung Cancer
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 15, 2014 01:21 PM EDT
In a new study, researchers reported that people with previous cases of common pulmonary diseases have an increased risk of developing lung cancer.
Sigmoidoscopy is Effective in Screening for Colon Cancer
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 13, 2014 09:02 AM EDT
A new study out of Norway concluded that a sigmoidoscopy can be an effective tool in detecting and preventing colon cancer.
Lupus Patients have high risk of Re-hospitalization
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 12, 2014 10:00 AM EDT
A new study reported that one in six Lupus patients get readmitted to the hospital within a month after discharge.
Using Gloves Post Hand-Washing Linked to Fewer Infections in Premature Infants
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 11, 2014 04:03 PM EDT
In a new study, researchers found that preterm infants had a reduced risk of infection when the medical staff used sterile gloves after washing their hands.
New Research can Help Predict Teen Suicide Risk
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 08, 2014 04:19 PM EDT
A new study reported that an 11-question test can predict suicide risk in adolescents.
Gut Bacteria Composition can Predict Colon Cancer Risk
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 08, 2014 01:48 PM EDT
According to a new study, examining the content of people's gut bacteria can help predict people's risk of colon cancer.
New Test Predicts Whether or Not Kidney Stones will Recur
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 08, 2014 10:55 AM EDT
Researchers devised a new test that can predict peoples' risk of experiencing a second kidney stone.
Physical Fitness can Reduce Children’s Depression Risk
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 07, 2014 11:05 AM EDT
According to a new study, being physically fit can reduce the risk of depression in middle school students.
Vitamin D Deficiency Boosts Dementia Risk in Older Adults
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 07, 2014 09:48 AM EDT
A new study found that older adults with low vitamin D levels have a higher risk of developing dementia.
An Aspirin a Day can Cut Cancer Risk, Scientific Review Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 06, 2014 10:12 AM EDT
A new scientific review concluded that the pros of taking an aspirin a day outweigh the cons.

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Productive Practices to Employ in Your Everyday Life

Staying active, productive, and keeping your mind at work, is a great way of staying healthy and happy. This is particularly true during lockdown, when it can feel easy to slip into a rut of laziness, without any clear-cut schedule. But with monotony talking its toll and resulting in a serious lack of motivation for many, how do we keep on top of a consistent workflow and schedule? Stuck for inspiration on how to stay productive and pro-active during the self-isolation, and also generally in your everyday life going forward? Take a look at this short list that we’ve compiled, detailing some practices that you might want to try and employ where possible.