Celebrate Without Overindulging health holiday overindulgence holidays mindfulness new year new years resolutions self-care stress management Dec 07, 2024

The holidays are a time for joy, family, … and that third slice of pie you didn’t really need.

Two-thirds of Americans overindulge in food during the holiday season, according to a survey conducted at Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center. But this trend comes as no surprise. With all the h...

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Happy holiday (happy holiday)

Happy holiday (happy holiday)

While the merry bells keep ringing

Happy holiday to you!

Want to feel the joy in this classic tune amidst the holiday madness? Look no further than your hormones! In this article, we’ll explore how to harness your body’s natural feel-go...

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The holidays: a time for peace on Earth … and inner turmoil. 

A survey by the American Psychological Association (APA) shows that almost 9 out 10 U.S. adults feel stressed during the holidays. Their common concerns include a lack of money, longing for absent loved ones, and family conflict.1 

The ...

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Preserving Your Mental Health Through the Holidays added sugars alcohol anxiety b vitamins carbohydrates cortisol cytokines depression dopamine herbal supplements holiday blues holiday overindulgence holidays insulin mental health prebiotics probiotics proteins refined sugars saying no serotonin stress stress management Nov 16, 2024

Overwhelmed by the thought of holiday shopping, family gatherings, and endless to-do lists? You’re in good company. About nine in 10 U.S. adults say that the holidays cause them stress, based on a survey by the American Psychological Association (APA).1 

The holiday season doesn’t have to be a reci...

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Why Do People Get Sick in the Winter? colds cytokines flu holiday blues holiday overindulgence holidays immune system infections inflammation melatonin respiratory system sunlight uv radiation viruses vitamin d white blood cells winter Nov 09, 2024

The leaves are changing color, and the days are getting shorter and colder. With winter around the corner, snowy landscapes and warm beverages by the fireplace may come to mind — and you may also expect an increased risk of colds and the flu. But are you really more prone to illness in the frosty mo...

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Sleep Apnea and Allergies allergic rhinitis allergies histamine holidays immune system inflammation leukotriene modifiers nasal congestion nasal corticosteroids obstructive sleep apnea side effects snoring Nov 02, 2024

In the U.S., over 100 million people experience allergies yearly. That means for every three adults, one winds up sneezing, sniffling, or having a more adverse reaction when exposed to a certain substance in the environment.1 

Although allergies are extremely common, they’re not the only widespread...

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Does Sleep Apnea Affect Mental Health? adhd adrenaline alzheimer's disease amnesia amygdala anxiety disorder blood-brain barrier brain functions cerebral small vessel disease cortisol cpap dementia depression dopamine gray matter heart disease high blood pressure hippocampus hypercapnia hypoxia inflammation insulin resistance mental disorders mental health mood disorder neurotransmitters obstructive sleep apnea oxidative stress prefrontal cortex serotonin sleep apnea stress stroke sympathetic nervous system white matter Oct 26, 2024

Nearly 1 billion adults — about 12 percent of the world’s population — suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Among them, 425 million aged 30 to 69 have moderate to severe OSA. The sleep disorder is more common in men (up to 33 percent are affected) than in women (up to 19 percent).1,2 

Many st...

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Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease angiopoietin-2 blood vessels cardiovascular health coronary artery disease cpap heart attack heart disease high blood pressure hypoxia inflammation obstructive sleep apnea oxidative stress sleep apnea snoring sympathetic nervous system Oct 12, 2024

In the U.S., an estimated 39 million adults — about one-tenth of the population — suffer from a disorder called sleep apnea. Here’s the catch: Up to 90 percent of people with sleep apnea don’t know they have it.1,2 

Another prevalent condition is heart disease, which has been diagnosed in 11 percen...

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Sleep Apnea and High Blood Pressure adrenaline cpap elimination diet high blood pressure hypoxia nitric oxide obstructive sleep apnea oxidative stress renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system sleep apnea snoring sympathetic nervous system Oct 05, 2024

Around 6 million adults have been diagnosed with sleep apnea in the U.S. In reality though, an estimated 39 million Americans have this sleep disorder.1 

A more prevalent condition is high blood pressure (hypertension), which affects almost 50 percent of American adults. But most of these people ar...

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Does CPAP Really Work for Sleep Apnea? alcohol cardiovascular health cognitive function cpap elimination diets gerd heart disease high blood pressure inflammation myofunctional therapy obstructive sleep apnea oral appliances side effects side sleepers sleep apnea snoring stroke surgery weight loss Sep 28, 2024

Roughly 8 million people — including President Joe Biden — use a CPAP machine in the U.S.1 

CPAP, which stands for continuous positive airway pressure, is the “gold-standard” treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is a condition in which your breathing stops and restarts while you’re slee...

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