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Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:CoughShortness of breath or difficulty breathingFeverChillsMuscle painSore throatNew loss of taste or smellLook for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:Trouble Read more [...]
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Sports Drinks
Q: Everyone at my gym seems to be drinking energy drinks. Do they really give you more "oomph?" And are they healthy?
A: Energy drinks are all the rage among not just athletes but also young adults. And hundreds of varieties are currently available, including Rage, Pimp Juice, Red Bull, and Monster. These drinks claim to make you more alert or boost your sports performance -- or both.
But here’s the danger: Most energy drinks get their kick from stimulants, such as caffeine, guarana, Read more [...]
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7-Day Menu for Spring Allergy Season
Spring allergies got you down? Research suggests that following the right diet may help ease allergy symptoms in some people.
For example, clear soups can help thin mucus and clear nasal passages. Some studies suggest that the probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus strain L-92, often added to yogurt or milk, may help ease Japanese cedar-pollen allergy. Vitamin C may help minimize many spring allergy symptoms.
WebMD turned to two nutritional experts for their advice on foods to help you fight allergy Read more [...]
Nuts, Vegetables, Fish Cut Alzheimer's Risk A diet rich in cruciferous and green leafy vegetables, nuts, fish, and tomatoes and low in red meat and high-fat dairy products may protect against Alzheimer's disease, a study suggests.
By Charlene Laino
WebMD Medical News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
Oct. 15, 2009 (Baltimore) -- A diet rich in cruciferous and green leafy vegetables, nuts, fish, and tomatoes and low in red meat and high-fat dairy products may protect against Alzheimer's disease, Read more [...]
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Mesothelium
The mesothelium is a membrane that forms the lining of several body cavities: the pleura (thoracal cavity), peritoneum (abdominal cavity including the mesentery) and pericardium (heart sac). Mesothelial tissue also surrounds the male internal reproductive organs (the tunica vaginalis testis) and covers the internal reproductive organs of women (the tunica serosa uteri). Mesothelium that covers the internal organs is called visceral mesothelium, while the layer that covers the body walls is called Read more [...]
4 Factors That Increase Odds of Heart Failure Smoking, high blood pressure, excess weight, and diabetes are major risk factors for increasing the size of the heart's left ventricle, a new study shows. 4 Factors That Increase Odds of Heart Failure
Study Shows Risk Factors Like Excess Weight and Diabetes Can Increase Size of Heart Ventricle
By Bill Hendrick
WebMD Medical News Reviewed by Elizabeth Klodas, MD,FACC
June 9, 2009 -- Smoking , high blood pressure , excess weight, and diabetes Read more [...]
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Foods to Help You Feel Better
Foods to Help You Feel Better
Are you feeling down in the dumps? Are you irritated at how often you’ve been irritable?
Perhaps it’s time to look at the foods and drinks you consume to see if they are trashing your mood. Nutrition experts say that the foods you eat can help you feel better -- or feel worse -- in the short-term and the long-term.
* Meal-to-meal and day-to-day, keeping your blood sugars steady and your gastrointestinal (GI) tract running smoothly will help Read more [...]
The Top 6 Exercise Excuses and How to Beat Them
You know you should be exercising . We've all heard that physically active people are healthier. They're less likely to develop heart disease , diabetes , and some cancer , they sleep better, and they feel happier and more energetic. Of course, a fit body looks better, too. But when it comes time to actually get out there and start moving, many of us have a long list of excuses not to exercise -- too little time, too little energy, or we simply Read more [...]
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Healthy Living Still Eludes Americans
Healthy Living Still Eludes Americans
Study Shows Recommendations on Diet and Exercise Aren't Getting Through
By Bill Hendrick
WebMD Medical News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
May 29, 2009 -- Americans know what they need to do to ward off cardiovascular disease and live longer, but despite health recommendations, most still aren't making smart lifestyle choices, new research indicates.
Only a small proportion of adults are engaging in physical activity on a regular basis, eating a Read more [...]
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Breastfeeding Cuts Moms’ Heart Risk
Breastfeeding Cuts Moms' Heart Risk
Study Shows Breastfeeding Cancels Increased Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes
By Daniel J. DeNoon
WebMD Medical News Reviewed by Elizabeth Klodas, MD,FACC
April 21, 2009 -- Breastfeeding cuts a woman's risk of heart disease and diabetes long after her infant has grown up, new data strongly suggest.
Pregnancy increases a woman's risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. But breastfeeding cancels out this risk, says Eleanor Bimla Read more [...]