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Successful epilepsy treatment allowed Eric Walthall, left, to resume skiing, a pastime he and friend Craig Wanous had enjoyed previously. Advances in epilepsy diagnostics, treatment return man to quality of life For years, Eric Walthall of Woodville, Wisconsin, experienced more than 100 debilitating epileptic seizures a month. For more than 20 years, he couldn’t drive. He stopped attending many of his sons’ activities because he feared a seizure would cause him to lose consciousness. He separated his shoulder twice and hit his head because seizures caused him to fall. “I couldn’t get through life much more,” says Eric, now 53,…
There are many fantastic physical and mental health benefits of yoga. A consistent yoga practice can improve your sleep, support your heart health, keep your lymphatic drainage system (i.e. your body’s natural cellular detox pathways) flowing, as well as help you manage stress, anxiety, and depression, among other perks. It doesn’t stop there. If you’re someone who has menstrual cycles, certain yoga poses for cramps may help reduce the common symptom associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). How yoga can help menstrual cramps and other symptoms of PMS Melie Purdon, a yoga teacher and prenatal expert at YogaRenew, says that while…
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Discover 5 delicious and easy-to-make adaptogen-based recipes that can help you reduce stress levels. With ingredients such as ashwagandha, rhodiola, and maca, these recipes will not only taste great but also promote relaxation and calmness. There’s a lot that may be on your mind these days. From worries about finances, physical and mental health, relationships, job security, and general uncertainty, Americans report a long list of worries, according to recent survey data from the American Psychiatric Association. Developing coping mechanisms, such as sleep, meditation, and exercise are key to reign in stress. But you may have seen your favorite influencers…
While I generally recommend a slow and steady method to lose weight, we all understand that sometimes, you’d like the scale to move down quicker. (This, of course, is without sacrificing losing weight in a healthy manner, which trumps any fitness goal you may have.) Whether you’re prepping for a high school reunion that crept up on you or a summer beach getaway you want to get toned for, you’re on a bit of a time crunch to lose weight. The following routine is a hardcore HIIT workout to help you lose 10 pounds or less in 30 days, so…
Beyond that, other signs “include the standard common cold-like symptoms” that have been associated with COVID, Dr. Adalja adds. Wait, why does COVID cause pink eye in some people?It’s not uncommon for any virus—SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, included—to cause conjunctivitis, Dr. Schaffner says. In fact, conjunctivitis has been the only COVID symptom in a small number of people, research shows. This is especially true for children, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. It’s also worth pointing out that this potential symptom isn’t entirely surprising, even with the steady rise of Arcturus—experts were exploring pink eye as a possible sign of the virus back…
If your current sheets have seen a few too many washes (or you’re ready to change up your style), Brooklinen’s Birthday Sale is an excellent opportunity to find luxe linens at a great price—and it’s officially kicked off and open to shop. The internet-fave bedding brand has a ton of high-quality products that can help you attain the bedroom setup of your (literal) dreams, with best-sellers that run the gamut from cozy to crisp. Your bed sheets, duvet, and comforter can make a huge difference in your sleep quality, so it’s worth it to spend a little time and money shopping for bedding that’ll…
We all are familiar with this delicious summer fruit but aren’t aware of its potential benefits. You would be happy to know that it is not only an incredibly refreshing evening snack of the summer but also a great nutritional source.Muskmelon, also referred to as ‘sweet melon’ and got its name from its strong musky smell. It is a yellow-coloured fruit with tempting sweetness and a pleasant aroma. They are abundantly available in summer and have high water content, making them hydrating and cooling.From its flesh to skin, and seeds, all parts of this fruit have health benefits if applied…
Below is an approximation of this video’s audio content. To see any graphs, charts, graphics, images, and quotes to which Dr. Greger may be referring, watch the above video. “Intragastric balloons” arrived with much fanfare in the 1980s––balloons that could be implanted into the stomach and inflated with air or water to fill up much of the space. Sadly, surgical devices are often brought to the market before there is adequate evidence of safety and effectiveness, and the balloons were no exception. The “Gastric Bubble” had its bubble burst when a study at the Mayo Clinic found that 8 out…
Heart attacks and strokes have a lot in common. Both are medical emergencies, both have to do with blood not being able to go where it needs to. If you think you’re having either, you need to call 911 right away. Knowing which is which can help you communicate with EMTs better so they can guide you on what to do until help arrives. It’s also useful to understand the differences in case you’re a bystander to someone who’s having one of these problems. It’s not unlikely: Every 40 seconds, someone has a heart attack in the U.S., according to…