Monthly Archives: October 2023

Cardiovascular

AHA Advisory Focuses on Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome – Renal and Urology News

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17
Oct

In its new presidential advisory, the American Heart Association (AHA) has shined a spotlight on cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome – a newly described multisystem syndrome highlighting the interactions among risk factors linked to poor health, organ damage, cardiovascular events, and early death, including obesity, type 2 diabetes and other metabolic abnormalities, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and […]

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Blood

U-M students push to increase blood donations as inventory drops

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17
Oct

America’s blood supply is critically low. In fact, it’s the lowest we’ve seen blood inventory for more than a year. That means vital blood products may not be available for surgeries, accidents and other crises. Blood drives are an important source of vital blood and blood products, but those drives at high schools and colleges […]

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Insight, Mental Health

How To Know if You’re a Highly Sensitive Person—and Why It’s Different From Being an Empath

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17
Oct

These two personality types are often mistaken for each other, but the distinctions are important to know. In the tapestry of human diversity, there exist individuals who navigate the world with heightened sensitivity—an innate proclivity that distinguishes them from the norm. Highly sensitive people (HSPs) and empaths are two such categories that delve deep into […]

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Brain, Chronic, Health Care, Stress

The Effects of Stress on the Body, From Your Brain to Your Stomach

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17
Oct

Luckily, there’s a lot you can do to reduce stress and its impact on your life.a Stress is an inevitable part of life, arising in response to various challenges and demands that can result in physical and emotional tension. While stress is a common experience, its prolonged presence can have detrimental effects on your health. […]

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Insight, Mental Health

11 Types of Grief and How to Cope With Loss

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17
Oct

Grief, defined as profound anguish or sorrow, is a natural response to the death of a loved one or the loss of something significant. It is a deeply emotional experience that encompasses a wide range of feelings, including anxiety, sadness, confusion, remorse, regret, and yearning. Grief can also manifest as an obsession with the past […]

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Depression, Mental Health, Treatment

11 Types of Meditation That Can Help Treat Depression

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17
Oct

Transcendental meditation, mindfulness, and other practices may help alleviate symptoms and improve mood. The ancient practice of meditation, rooted in centuries of tradition in countries like India and China, is emerging as a powerful tool in the arsenal against depression. While it’s important to note that meditation isn’t a quick fix, the profound benefits it […]

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Health Benefits, Health Care, Insight

Study: Getting More Omega-3s in Your Diet May Help Protect Your Hearing as You Age

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17
Oct

Recent research presented at NUTRITION 2023, the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, has stirred excitement in the realm of audiology. This preliminary study suggests that increasing one’s intake of omega-3 fatty acids, either through dietary adjustments or supplements, may offer a protective shield for hearing as individuals age. While these findings are […]

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Mental Health, Treatment

What Is Somatic Therapy?

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17
Oct

Somatic therapy, a distinctive form of alternative mental health treatment, delves into the intricate connection between the body and the mind, with a particular emphasis on addressing trauma and stress-related disorders like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This innovative approach contends that the body physically stores and expresses deep emotional and painful experiences, making it essential […]

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