Healthy Living Articles

Looking at the Benefits of Telehealth

Nov 22, 2021

Since March 2020, more than 80 percent of medical facilities have provided virtual appointments. If a medical facility utilizes telehealth, the company can substantially reduce the costs of medical services, improve the experiences of patients, increase automation and enhance integration. All the while, providing safe and convenient appointments...

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How to Stop Slouching

Sep 23, 2021

If you've found this article, you are probably wondering how to stop slouching. These days, slouching is much more prevalent than it used to be. Everyone, at some point in their days, is slouching over an electronic device. A computer, a cell phone, or a tablet are the usual devices. Some of us can spend over six hours slouching over our...

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Pandemic Weight Gain & How to Handle it

Sep 23, 2021

The pandemic has been challenging for people all over the world in a variety of ways. COVID-19 has affected us all, and some have experienced more intense and devastating changes than others.A number of people have lost family members and friends because of the virus and other people have been struggling financially due to being furloughed or let...

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What Is Type 2 Diabetes and Why Are More Men Developing the Disease?

Sep 23, 2021

More than 34 million (about 1 in 10) Americans have diabetes, and about 90-95% of them have type 2 diabetes. Recently, doctors have seen a dramatic rise in the rates of type 2 diabetes in all the US states. What's alarming is more men are developing the disease. Studies were done to find out why men are more at risk. Researchers found that the...

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When To Worry About Heart Palpitations & Know When They Are an Emergency

Aug 26, 2021

Palpitations are moments where it feels like your heart is overactive, pounding, fluttering or otherwise acting more than it should; you may even think you're having a heart attack. You may be able to sense it within your chest, your throat or even your neck. You might also feel like your heart is skipping beats, beating too erratically or...

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How Much Sleep Do You Need?

Aug 26, 2021

How Much Sleep Do You Need Per Night Based On Age?You’ve likely wondered, “How much sleep should you get a night”.Getting the correct amount of sleep can help lead to a more productive and energetic lifestyle. In many cases, learning how much you should sleep and building a strong sleep pattern can lead to a longer life. Most...

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Zeposia Approval from the FDA for Ulcerative Colitis

Jun 23, 2021

Individuals with ulcerative colitis will have a new treatment after the approval of Zeposia by the FDA. The drug is effective for moderate and severe ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease. It results when inflammation occurs in the lining of the rectum, large intestine, or both.Studies indicate that about three million US adults...

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When Does Allergy Season End and Why Seasonal Allergies Last Longer

Apr 29, 2021

You're not imagining it, allergy season is longer and stronger this year. This is bad news for people that have severe seasonal allergies. The increased pollen counts hit many people hard this year.How Long Does Allergy Season Last?One study found that between 1990 and 2018 the pollen season went up by 20 days each year. The pollen...

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Why Does Insulin Cost So Much?

Oct 31, 2018

Insulin is a hormone that sends a message for your other cells to open up and metabolize the glucose in your blood. It is normally produced in the pancreas unless you have Type 1 diabetes and are dependent upon high-grade prescription insulin. The failure to treat Type 1 diabetes will result in death. Insulin is not something that should cost a lot...

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