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Nurse reveals simple technique that reduces pain, promotes wound healing — and even improves quality of life in cancer patients

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Nurse reveals simple technique that reduces pain, promotes wound healing — and even improves quality of life in cancer patients

Caitlyn Ecock used to feel like just another cog in the machine. Inside the cardiac procedures unit at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, the 28-year-old had grown accustomed to darting between patients, checking vitals, prepping them for surgery and keeping the department moving amid a constant flow of activity. But somewhere in the middle of the chaos, … Read more

The fight against ‘Forever Chemicals’ could start with this tool — it reduces PFAS by 98%

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The fight against ‘Forever Chemicals’ could start with this tool — it reduces PFAS by 98%

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. By now, you’ve probably heard of PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. These manufactured chemicals have been used for almost a century to make everyday products more durable and resistant to water and … Read more

This centuries-old practice improves sleep, reduces stress and soothes sore muscles — how to do it at home

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This centuries-old practice improves sleep, reduces stress and soothes sore muscles — how to do it at home

Schvitz and shine. Bathhouses are making a splash these days, with newbies to these relaxation havens raving about how much they help reduce stress, soothe their muscles and aid their slumber. But this isn’t your average spa day. Much like taking a spin class, bathhouses encourage you to work for your wellness — in this … Read more

Eli Lilly Drug Reduces Mysterious Lp(a) Particle Involved in Heart Attack Risk

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Eli Lilly Drug Reduces Mysterious Lp(a) Particle Involved in Heart Attack Risk

As many as one in five people — an estimated 64 million in the United States — have elevated levels of a tiny particle in their blood. It can greatly increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. But few know about it, and almost no doctors test for it, because there was not much … Read more

Biohacker says this two-ingredient drink in the morning reduces stress and hair loss

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Biohacker says this two-ingredient drink in the morning reduces stress and hair loss

Biohacker Dave Asprey said he has the secret to hacking hair loss — and one of the most important steps is reducing stress. “You’ve gotta control your stress levels, because cortisol makes you have thin hair,” the Bulletproof founder said on the “Mindbodygreen” podcast. That may be easier said than done. But while we can’t … Read more

This easy, low-impact exercise ‘significantly’ reduces low back pain — and it’s free

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This easy, low-impact exercise ‘significantly’ reduces low back pain — and it’s free

Step it up. The health benefits of a daily walk are well established; a constitutional walk reduces the risk of heart disease, lowers blood pressure and LDL (the “bad” cholesterol), reduces stress, boosts immunity, and improves digestion. Now, a new study adds yet another reason to get your steps in. Publishing in The Lancet, researchers … Read more

Exercising at either of these 2 times of the day reduces your colorectal cancer risk, study finds

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Exercising at either of these 2 times of the day reduces your colorectal cancer risk, study finds

Experts have long debated the best time to exercise, but now, researchers have identified two sweet spot sweat intervals that could play a “crucial role” in cancer prevention. According to a revelatory new study, being active first thing in the morning or later in the evening may reduce the risk of bowel cancer by 11% … Read more

Ozempic reduces knee osteoarthritis pain by almost half: ‘That’s huge’

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Ozempic reduces knee osteoarthritis pain by almost half: ‘That’s huge’

Carpal diem! A new, large-scale study finds that medications like Ozempic and Wegovy can seriously reduce knee pain for those with moderate to severe osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, is primarily caused by wear and tear on the protective layer of cartilage on the ends of our bones — similar to wearing … Read more

Introducing peanuts early reduces kids’ allergy risk: new study

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Introducing peanuts early reduces kids’ allergy risk: new study

They cracked the case. Kids exposed to peanut products during infancy, as early as 4 months old, are less likely to be allergic to peanuts later in life, according to a UK study published Tuesday in the journal NEJM Evidence. Researchers from King’s College London observed over 500 children to age 12. They found that … Read more

Lilly’s weight-loss drug reduces sleep apnea severity in late-stage trials

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Lilly’s weight-loss drug reduces sleep apnea severity in late-stage trials

April 17 (Reuters) – Eli Lilly (LLY.N), said on Wednesday its weight-loss drug helped reduce episodes of irregular breathing associated with a common sleep-related disorder in two late-stage trials, paving the way for expanding use of the drug. The drug cut the frequency of irregular breathing episodes by as much as 63% across the two studies. … Read more

Adding this popular snack to daily diet reduces dementia risk: study

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Adding this popular snack to daily diet reduces dementia risk: study

Your movie theater go-to might be healthier than you think. New research suggests that incorporating more whole grains — like popcorn — into the diet was associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline. The study, published in the journal Neurology on Wednesday, found that people who ate more whole grains were 8.5 years younger cognitively … Read more

Scent of rose oil effectively reduces work stress with daily use: study

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Scent of rose oil effectively reduces work stress with daily use: study

Snuff out stress by sniffing these scents, a new study suggests. Researchers in Iran concluded that the habit can effectively reduce job stress in an experiment that analyzed the aromas’ impact on nurses. It’s great news for proponents of the healing effects of essential oils, who swear by these fix-all elixirs. The oils have soared … Read more

Fasting-Mimicking Diet Reduces Signs of Dementia – Neuroscience News

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Fasting-Mimicking Diet Reduces Signs of Dementia – Neuroscience News

Summary: Two short cycles of a low-calorie diet that mimics fasting reduced inflammation and delayed cognitive decline in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers report the diet is safe for humans and could help reduce signs of Alzheimer’s. Source: USC Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting appears to reduce signs of Alzheimer’s in mice … Read more