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Jul
17
2021
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By Troy Warren
Device taps brain waves to help paralyzed man communicate

Device taps brain waves to help paralyzed man communicate

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By LAURAN NEERGAARD, Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT In a medical first, researchers harnessed the brain waves of a paralyzed man unable to speak — and turned what he intended to say into sentences on a computer screen. It will take years of additional research but the study, reported Wednesday, marks an important step toward one day restoring more natural communication for people who can’t talk because of injury or illness. “Most of us take for granted how easily we communicate through speech,” said Dr. Edward Chang, a neurosurgeon at the University of California, San Francisco, who led the work.…
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Jul
16
2021
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Largest nurses union calls on CDC to reinstate mask recommendation

Largest nurses union calls on CDC to reinstate mask recommendation

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By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Letter cites concerns over the emergence of delta and lambda variants The country’s largest nurses union wants the public to put their masks back on — even if they’re vaccinated. The National Nurses Union is calling on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta to reinstate its recommendations that people wear a face mask when around people who are not part of their household. “The Covid-19 pandemic is far from over,” the union wrote in a letter to CDC Director Rochelle Walensky. “In the United States, the CDC reports a 16.0 percent…
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Jul
16
2021
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Johnson & Johnson recalling sunscreens due to benzene traces

Johnson & Johnson recalling sunscreens due to benzene traces

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By LINDA A. JOHNSON, Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday it is recalling five of its sunscreen products after some samples were found to contain low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure. The affected products, packaged in aerosol cans, are Aveeno Protect + Refresh aerosol sunscreen, and four Neutrogena sunscreen versions: Beach Defense aerosol sunscreen, CoolDry Sport aerosol sunscreen, Invisible Daily Defense aerosol sunscreen and UltraSheer aerosol sunscreen. The recall includes all can sizes and all levels of sun protection factor, or SPF. The products were distributed nationwide through retailers.…
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Jul
14
2021
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By Troy Warren
Mayo Clinic’s advice on exercising after COVID-19

Mayo Clinic’s advice on exercising after COVID-19

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By Mayo Clinic News Network Troy Warren for CNT Should you work out inside or outside? Is it OK to exercise without a mask? DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am in my early 40s. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I didn’t get as much exercise and I gained some weight. I now feel like I have less energy. I was previously infected with COVID-19. Is it safe to start exercising again in a crowded gym so that I can work out, lose some weight and gain some energy? Should I wear a mask? ANSWER: Regular physical activity and structured exercise can benefit people of all…
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Jul
13
2021
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How to create balance in your relationships

How to create balance in your relationships

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By Judi Light Hopson, Emma H. Hopson and Ted Hagen, Tribune News Service Troy Warren for CNT Relationships are important, but they can put a strain on your mental wellness In dealing with people we know, it’s easy to feel a lack of closeness or too much closeness. There is tension either way. Finding middle ground can be tough. Relationships are important, but they can put a strain on our mental wellness. We struggle to find balance, while trying not to offend those we care about. Maybe you’re neglecting some of your best friends or spending too much time with people…
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Jul
12
2021
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7 vaccinations you should get as an adult

7 vaccinations you should get as an adult

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By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Yes, you should get the COVID vaccine, but that’s not the only inoculation you need to stay healthy All eyes are on the COVID-19 vaccine, but it’s not the only shot you need to stay healthy as an adult. That’s right, grown-ups. Just because you’re an adult doesn’t mean you don’t need to be inoculated. You make sure your children and pets receive their vaccinations, and now yours are due, according to advisement from the Centers for Disease and Prevention in Atlanta. Thousands of adults become ill from diseases that a vaccine could…
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Jul
11
2021
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Vaccinated teachers and students don’t need masks, CDC says

Vaccinated teachers and students don’t need masks, CDC says

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By MIKE STOBBE and COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT Guidance reportedly calls for schools to fully reopen in fall NEW YORK — Vaccinated teachers and students don’t need to wear masks inside school buildings, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday in relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines. The changes come amid a national vaccination campaign in which children as young as 12 are eligible to get shots, as well as a general decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths. “We're at a new point in the pandemic that we're all really excited about," and so it's time to…
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Jul
10
2021
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Study finds link between flossing and cognitive decline

Study finds link between flossing and cognitive decline

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By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Nursing college researchers say oral health important to staying sharp later in life The key to cognitive decline might be stuck in your teeth. An analysis by researchers at New York Uniersity’s Rory Meyers College of Nursing found brushing and flossing your teeth may prevent cognitive impairment and dementia. “Given the staggering number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia each year, and the opportunity to improve oral health across the life span, it’s important to gain a deeper understanding of the connection between poor oral health and cognitive decline,”…
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Jul
08
2021
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Near-meat and meat not nutritional equals, study finds

Near-meat and meat not nutritional equals, study finds

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By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Duke University researchers: They’re as different as plants and animals Duke Unviersity researchers aren’t saying beef is bad. They also aren’t saying plant-based meat is better. All they’re saying in their new study is that the two are different in regards to nutrition. “To consumers reading nutritional labels, they may appear nutritionally interchangeable,” said Stephan van Vliet, a postdoctoral researcher at the Duke Molecular Physiology Institute who led the study. “But if you peek behind the curtain using metabolomics and look at expanded nutritional profiles, we found that there are large…
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Jul
07
2021
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Expert: Simplify your health goals to achieve success

Expert: Simplify your health goals to achieve success

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By Cynthia Weiss, Mayo Clinic News Service Troy Warren for CNT Adjust your outlook to break the cycle of exercise and diet plans that aren’t sustainable DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a mom of three kids under 10, and I have struggled with weight loss for years. I am challenged between family and work obligations to maintain a healthy lifestyle. I always start off strong, but then I get overwhelmed and stop. Last month, despite trying to eat right and working out daily, I gained weight after two weeks instead of losing it. And then if I miss several days at the…
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