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Monthly Archives: August 2020

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Wellness August 31, 2020

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The effects of regular consumption of green or black tea beverage on blood pressure in those with elevated blood pressure or hypertension

A systematic review and meta-analysis reviewed the effects of tea intake on hypertension. Abstract Objective: As a popular beverage, there has been much interest in studying the effects of tea intake on hypertension (HTN), a particular risk factor for cardiovascular disorders…

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Pathophysiology, transmission, diagnosis, and treatment of COVID-19: A review

Abstract Importance The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, due to the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has caused a worldwide sudden and substantial increase in hospitalizations for pneumonia with multiorgan disease. This review discusses current evidence regarding the pathophysiology,…

Wellness August 21, 2020

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Afraid of the dark? You might fear this more: Artificial light in the bedroom tied to weight gain in women

Leaving artificial light on while sleeping at night may be a risk factor for obesity and weight gain in women, a large, prospective cohort study found.  Any kind of artificial light exposure at night was correlated with a 19% higher relative risk of…

Cancer August 10, 2020

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Leisure-time physical activity linked to lower cancer risk

Leisure-time physical activity at recommended levels is associated with a significantly lower risk for seven cancer types, according to a study published online in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Charles E. Matthews, PhD, from the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, and colleagues…

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