Monthly Archives: October 2023

COVID-19, Health Care, Insight

Hydroxychloroquine Doesn’t Benefit Severely Ill Coronavirus Patients—Here’s What the Latest Evidence Shows

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09
Oct

It’s no game changer for people hospitalized with COVID-19. Hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug commonly used to treat inflammatory conditions such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, gained significant attention earlier this year as a potential treatment for COVID-19. This drug and its cousin, chloroquine, were initially hailed as potential game-changers in the fight against the novel […]

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Insight, Mental Health, psychological

7 ‘Therapy Speak’ Terms People Get Wrong, According to Psychologists

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09
Oct

In recent years, a notable shift has occurred in the realm of mental health conversations, extending beyond clinical settings into everyday dialogues among friends, family members, and even coworkers. This transformation has brought forth a surge in the use of terms and phrases traditionally confined to the offices of psychiatrists and psychologists, collectively referred to […]

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Health Benefits

What Is Anaerobic Exercise and How Does It Benefit Your Health?

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09
Oct

In the realm of fitness, understanding the distinction between aerobic and anaerobic exercise is paramount. Anaerobic exercise, characterized by activities that do not primarily rely on oxygen as their energy source, demands quick bursts of energy. High-intensity interval training (HIIT), weightlifting, circuit training, Pilates, yoga, and other strength training forms exemplify anaerobic workouts. This exploration […]

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Chronic, Disorder, Insight

Is Narcolepsy Genetic? What Sleep Experts Say About Inheriting This Chronic Disorder

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09
Oct

Most cases occur in people with no family history. Do you have a family member with narcolepsy? Have you watched that person fall asleep suddenly or experience sleep paralysis and wondered if one day you’ll do the same? Like many aspects of narcolepsy, researchers are still investigating its origin—is it a genetic disease or environmental? […]

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Chronic, Disorder, Health Care, Symptoms

What Causes Narcolepsy? These Factors May Play a Role, Science Suggests

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09
Oct

In many cases, chronic sleepiness is tied to low levels of certain brain chemicals. When individuals are diagnosed with a new medical condition, their initial question invariably revolves around “how” and “why.” This natural curiosity persists with greater intensity when confronted with a condition as enigmatic as narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder often […]

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Health Benefits

The Health Benefits of Swimming—And How to Get Started

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09
Oct

Swimming, often heralded as one of the most versatile forms of exercise, offers a plethora of health benefits while accommodating people of all ages and fitness levels. This full-body workout engages your heart, muscles, and lungs, all while minimizing stress on your joints, making it an ideal choice for individuals seeking an alternative to higher-impact […]

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Blood

How blood sugar tracking is changing the way we eat

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09
Oct

Blood sugar monitoring is having a moment. With the release of the Glucose Goddess Jessie Inchauspé’s number 1 best-selling book The Glucose Revolution last year, and the development of new blood sugar detection digital health technologies, such as Libre glucose monitoring system, public awareness of the effect of blood sugar on health is growing fast.  […]

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Disease, Health Care, Infection, Insight

What Is Malaria?

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09
Oct

Malaria is a formidable and often life-threatening infectious disease caused by a parasite transmitted through mosquito bites. With a global impact on public health, malaria poses a significant challenge to healthcare systems worldwide. In 2021 alone, a staggering 247 million individuals contracted malaria, resulting in over 600,000 fatalities due to this disease. This extensive exploration […]

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Blood

Backflip to Reload in ‘Motorvania’ Laika: Aged Through Blood, Coming Soon to PS5, PS4

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09
Oct
[embedded content]Subscribe to Push Square on YouTube Laika: Aged Through Blood is a Western-inspired “motorvania”, a fast and agile vehicular platformer set in a savagely beautiful post-apocalyptic world. The sidescrolling trick shooter is coming to PC imminently and confirmed for PlayStation platforms “soon” after. In what might be the best pitch for a video game […]
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