Wendy Rojas

The MIND diet is touted for its brain-boosting benefits, but can it really reduce the risk of dementia?: What a neurologist thinks

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The MIND diet is touted for its brain-boosting benefits, but can it really reduce the risk of dementia?: What a neurologist thinks

Certain lifestyle factors can lower your chances of developing dementia, from physical activity to brain-stimulating exercises and even the foods you incorporate into your diet. “[Some] diets have been shown in many studies to be associated with less risk of dementia, less risk of brain disease, and longer life expectancy,” according to Dr. Hussein Yassine, … Read more

When I started thinking about harming my family, I feared losing control. I was then diagnosed with OCD.

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I Exercised Before Work Every Day for a Week, Here Are the 4 Biggest Mistakes I Made

At age 35, I started having intrusive thoughts about harming my loved ones. I was diagnosed with OCD, which was a relief but also confusing. I ended up learning more about OCD and how to manage it to live a happy life. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in … Read more

MPs wary of President Ruto’s radical health insurance purge

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MPs wary of President Ruto's radical health insurance purge

Members of parliament have accused President William Ruto’s administration of a conspiracy to sack National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) staff as soon as a new law is enacted. Lawmakers hailing from the bicameral House argue that the move to hastily approve the Social Security Health Fund (SHIF) to replace the NHIF will result in more … Read more

DR ELLIE CANNON: Why is my cholesterol rising even when I’m taking statins?

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Statins are medications used to lower cholesterol levels. However, they are not offered exclusively to people with high cholesterol, nor to those at increased risk of stroke or heart attack within a decade. Those with angina and diabetes can also receive them

I’ve been taking statins for a year to treat high cholesterol, but a recent blood test showed that it continues to rise, as does something called bilirubin. I am a 72 year old woman. Is the medication not working for me? Bilirubin develops naturally in the bloodstream from the breakdown of old red blood cells. … Read more

US refuses to humor Trudeau after Jaishankar, Blinken speak – The Sunday Guardian Live

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US refuses to humor Trudeau after Jaishankar, Blinken speak - The Sunday Guardian Live

New Delhi In a setback for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the United States is unwilling to further enter the ongoing diplomatic dispute between India and Canada. Washington also shares New Delhi’s concerns about the Indian diplomatic mission working in a climate of violence and an atmosphere of intimidation in Canada. Following Foreign Minister (EAM) … Read more

I Did 50 Standing Touches Every Day for a Week – Here’s What Happened to My Abs

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a man doing a standing crossover toe touch

When it comes to working your abdominal muscles, not all exercises are created equal. Traditionally, working your obliques—the muscles that run along the side of your torso and help stabilize your body as you bend and twist your torso—probably involves performing Russian twists or side planks. That said, if you have trouble sitting on a … Read more

Australian seaweed increases collagen levels in human-like skin cells in laboratory

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Australian seaweed increases collagen levels in human-like skin cells in laboratory

If we believe the headlines, seaweed can do almost anything, from store tons of carbon and stop cows from releasing methane, to produce biofuels and renewable plastics, all while supporting vibrant coastal ecosystems and feeding communities. Add to that list its potential wound-healing properties and possible anti-aging effects, and it’s no wonder the seaweed farming … Read more

Nasal decongestant hacks: Experts share options after exposure to ‘unhealthy’ drugs

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Nasal decongestant hacks: Experts share options after exposure to 'unhealthy' drugs

Medical experts are sharing the best options for allergy sufferers after advisers to the Food and Drug Administration recently voted against the effectiveness of a nasal decongestant found in over-the-counter versions of Benadryl, Mucinex and other popular medications. A unanimous vote on September 12 declared oral forms of phenylephrine ineffective. The most popular oral decongestant … Read more

Why we need to improve heart health in Europe

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Why we need to improve heart health in Europe

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death in Europe. They cost the EU around 282 billion euros in 2021, more than the entire EU budget.[1] Sixty million people live with CVD in the EU, while 13 million new cases are diagnosed annually.[2] Behind these data are individual stories of suffering and loss, … Read more