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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

A New Hope for Depression Sufferers

Depression is a massive hurdle for many people. Some people find that their usual treatment plans don't work for them. This is called treatment resistant depression (TRD). For those with TRD, things like daily tasks and work can become a major struggle. A recent study compared two different treatments, esketamine nasal spray (NS) and quetiapine extended rel...

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Feb 01 2025HEALTH

Blood Thinners: A Regional Dilemma

In the Luzhou region, hospitals have had a lot of questions about the best way to use blood thinners. Blood thinners, also called anticoagulants, are medicines that prevent blood clots. They are important for treating and preventing conditions like heart attacks and strokes. The use of these drugs has been increasing a lot in hospitals. This has made it really impo...

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Noisy Airports: A Silent Threat to Heart Health

Did you know living near airports can hurt your heart? A recent study found people exposed to high aircraft noise might face poor heart function, potentially leading to heart attacks, strokes, and irregular heartbeats. Scientists from the University College London discovered that those living close to airports like Heathrow or Gatwick had hearts that were 10% to 20% ...

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Yoga versus Cardio: Edge in the Battle Against Leakage

Ever wondered what works better to tackle bladder leaks in women? A recent study set out to answer that question. Instead of focusing on pace and power like your regular workout, these ladies tried something new – pelvic yoga. And guess what? It turned out to be just as effective as good old-fashioned physical training. Now, you might be thinking, "How does yoga hel...

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Lifting Weights, Boosting Lives: How MS Women Benefit

Are you a woman with multiple sclerosis (MS) and looking for ways to improve your daily life? A cool study recently explored how a simple 12-week resistance training program can make a big difference. Let's dive into what they found! First, let's talk about oxidative status. It's like the body's way of dealing with harmful molecules. The study showed that resistance...

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Nov 20 2024SPORTS

Focus: What Really Boosts Athletes' Throws?

You might think that athletes do better when they focus on where they want to go, like a far target. But a study had college students throw a medicine ball while switching their focus between near and far targets. Surprisingly, focusing on the far target didn't make much difference. Instead, when they concentrated on their own movements, either during or after the th...

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