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Dec
18
2021
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By Troy Warren
Alexa might soon power your hospital rooms

Alexa might soon power your hospital rooms

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By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #Health Smart device already being used to improve patient care in some health care facilities “Alexa, call the nurse.” This interaction could be coming to your hospital soon. According to Nurse.org, a form of Alexa that is already being used in hotels and apartments is being installed in hospitals as part of integrative health care technology. The technology is meant to improve a patient’s quality of life, controlling everything from asking a nurse for another pillow to lowering the room’s lights or turning on the television. Its use could be especially…
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Dec
17
2021
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Expert tips for managing holiday anxiety

Expert tips for managing holiday anxiety

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By Beth Ward, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #Health It’s that time of year again — a time when commercials and storefronts declare that all is merry and bright, when the whole world seems to twinkle and glitter in happy anticipation of the holidays. But for some, the holiday season isn’t always so fun and festive. A 2014 survey of approximately 300 people conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness found that 64% of people with mental illness feel the holiday season makes their conditions worse. And those with no official mental health diagnosis can struggle as well. This time…
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Dec
16
2021
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Japanese scientists claim new vaccine may slow aging

Japanese scientists claim new vaccine may slow aging

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By Avery Newmark, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #Health Scientists in Japan have unveiled a new vaccine that they believe can remove “zombie cells” linked to aging and other various diseases. The vaccine’s research team published their findings in the Nature Aging journal on Friday. According to the research, mice given the vaccination had lower amounts of senescent cells, also known as “zombie cells,” which accumulate as people age and are associated with conditions like arthritis and hardening of the arteries, The Japan Times reported. “We can expect that [the vaccine] will be applied to the treatment of arterial stiffening, diabetes and…
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Dec
15
2021
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Mayo Clinic expert offers tips for holiday feasting without the heartburn

Mayo Clinic expert offers tips for holiday feasting without the heartburn

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By Sharon Theimer, Mayo Clinic News Network Troy Warren for CNT #Health People with digestive diseases can quickly produce the food version of a hangover Special foods are among the pleasures of holiday celebrations. On the negative side, for people with digestive diseases or those who overindulge, holiday feasting can quickly produce the food version of a hangover. James East, M.D., a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, explains why this sometimes happens and how we can enjoy the menu while also making holidays happy for our digestive systems. Why indigestion and heartburn happen Indigestion, or an upset stomach, can…
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Dec
13
2021
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Winter foods can be just as satisfying as their summer counterparts

Winter foods can be just as satisfying as their summer counterparts

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By Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News Network Troy Warren for CNT #Health If a cold salad no longer suits your fancy, try soups instead for your healthy foods Summer vegetables gardens have been long put to bed, and winter fruits and vegetables are now on the menu. Traditional winter vegetables can be as satisfying and healthy as their summer counterparts, according to Elizabeth J. Bailey, a Mayo Clinic registered dietitian nutritionist. A crisp cool salad might be what the doctor ordered, but there are also other healthy options. “As the weather gets colder, something that I like to incorporate more are…
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Dec
12
2021
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FDA-approved eye drops could replace reading glasses for many

FDA-approved eye drops could replace reading glasses for many

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By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #Health Drops treat age-related blurry near vision, which affects about half of U.S. adults Tired of misplacing your reading glasses? A new eye drop might enable you to put them in a drawer and forget about them. The Food and Drug Administration approved Vuity in October, and the drops hit the market Thursday. Vuity treats presbyopia, or age-related blurry near vision, which is a common, progressive condition that reduces the eye’s ability to focus on close objects and affects nearly half of the U.S. adult population, usually over age 40. “We…
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Dec
11
2021
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Rich, plant-based diet linked to reduced dementia risk, study finds

Rich, plant-based diet linked to reduced dementia risk, study finds

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By Kiersten Willis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #Health A study has shown a link to a reduced risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in older adults who consume a diet rich in plant-based products. Australian and Spanish researchers at the Biomarkers and Nutritional Food Metabolomics Research Group of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences of the University of Barcelona (UB) and the CIBER on Frailty and Healthy Aging conducted the long-term study. It occurred over 12 years and included 842 participants over 65 in France. Findings of the study were published in the peer-reviewed journal, Molecular Nutrition and…
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Dec
10
2021
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Study shows how working may help protect from cognitive decline

Study shows how working may help protect from cognitive decline

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By Kiersten Willis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #Health Of all the ways people can prevent cognitive decline, their work could be one of them. Results of a study from Italian researchers show just how making a living can help keep the brain healthy. “We have demonstrated the role of working activity on cognitive performance,” said professor Raffaella Rumiati, a cognitive neuroscientist at an Italian research institution in a press release. “Many studies have been focused on the factors influencing our brain aging and differences in cognitive decline have been often observed in association with education or other related to quality…
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Dec
09
2021
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Testing for COVID-19 at home

Testing for COVID-19 at home

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By Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News Network Troy Warren for CNT #Health  #COVID-19 Mayo Clinic doctor says self-testing should detect omicron variant, but it’s not foolproof The emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, omicron, has heightened safety protocols and plans to help people stay safe from illness as researchers and experts learn more about the newest strain of SARS-CoV-2. This includes plans to expand access to COVID-19 over-the-counter tests for people to use at home in the U.S. “We have good evidence that the testing that we’re using to detect patients who have COVID-19 is going to continue to be effective…
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Dec
07
2021
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COVID vaccines more popular ahead of holidays

COVID vaccines more popular ahead of holidays

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By Helena Oliviero - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution J. Scott Trubey - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #COVID-19  #Health Georgia has seen an uptick in first-time vaccinations and boosters, federal data show, as coronavirus infections continue to grow and as officials raise the alarm about the new omicron coronavirus variant. Though the bump in new vaccinations and booster shots is relatively modest, state and federal health officials hope a post-Thanksgiving surge in shots will improve the safety of upcoming December holidays and gatherings. Booster doses administered in Georgia were up about 14% in the seven days that ended Dec. 3, compared to…
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