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  AHA News: Are Heart Rate and Blood Pressure the Same? No, and It’s Important to Understand Why.

  TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Lower your blood pressure. Get your heart rate up. Know your numbers. When it comes to heart health, understanding all the numbers involved – and which should be...

  • Posted May 16, 2023
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  Ranks of U.S. Uninsured Fell by 18% During COVID Pandemic

  Public health officials announced Tuesday that a lot fewer Americans were without health insurance after the COVID-19 pandemic than before it. The uninsured rate dropped 18% between 2019 and 2022, according to a new report from the...

  • Posted May 16, 2023
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  Black, Hispanic Americans More Likely to Have PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water

  Black and Hispanic communities in the United States are more often poor — and also more likely to have harmful levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their drinking water, a new study reveals. Sources of...

  • Posted May 16, 2023
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  Who’s More Easily Distracted, the Young or the Old?

  Older adults are more easily distracted than younger folks, especially if they’re also physically exerting themselves, according to new research. “Our results suggest that older adults might have heightened distractibility,” said study co-author Lilian Azer, a graduate...

  • Posted May 16, 2023
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  Marijuana Can Affect Fetal Development, Even If Used Early in Pregnancy

  As recreational marijuana use rises, some dispensaries are recommending it as a remedy for morning sickness, but new research warns that using it during pregnancy may significantly affect fetal growth. While fetal exposure to cannabis in early...

  • Posted May 16, 2023
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  Everything to Know About Ketamine for Depression Treatment

  Did you know that ketamine is one of the newest possible methods for treating depression? For a better understanding of ketamine treatment, here are explanations of what it is, how it helps depression, what types of depression...

  • Posted May 16, 2023
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  Postpartum Depression: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatments

  Becoming a mother is an experience like no other — a time of joy, anticipation and love. But, for some women, new motherhood can come with challenging emotions. Many women struggle with feelings of sadness, anxiety and...

  • Posted May 16, 2023
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  The Different Types of Depression, Explained

  An estimated 5% of adults worldwide suffer from depression, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This mental health disorder permeates all areas of life from personal relationships to academic and professional ones and goes well beyond...

  • Posted May 16, 2023
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  A Gene Shielded One Man From Alzheimer’s for Decades. Scientists Are Figuring Out How It Works

  MONDAY, May 15, 2023 — Researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that should actively protect people from Alzheimer’s, thanks to a man belonging to a Colombian family known to be susceptible to the degenerative brain disease. Based...

  • Posted May 15, 2023
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  Looking for Inspiration? A Short Nap Might Help

  Lightbulb inventor Thomas Edison believed a little shuteye could boost his creativity. Contemporary scientists think the iconic innovator was on to something. But timing is key, they say. “We found a strong effect of ‘sleep onset’ on...

  • Posted May 15, 2023
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