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Effective treatment for insomnia delivered in a few short phone calls
Posted on March 1, 2021 - Arthritis can keep us awake at night—and then worrying about it just makes things worse. A new program from the University of Washington shows that talking, and thinking differently, about it can improve sleep quality.
Your Guide to Masks
Posted on February 24, 2021 - The CDC has updated their guidance on selecting the right facemask, how to wear it, and how to wash it.
Four Indulgent Treats That Are Good for the Heart
Posted on February 22, 2021 - We’ve been celebrating American Heart Month during February, and many of us are thinking about ways to take good care of our hearts. Maybe we vow to get more exercise, lower our stress and control our blood pressure. Most likely, we are examining our eating habits and looking at ways we can switch to a healthier diet. That might mean giving up some of our “guilty favorites” as we create our meal plan for the week.
Hand sanitizer is hurting more children's eyes
Posted on February 17, 2021 - Here’s a childproofing warning for our times: studies show that many kids are experiencing eye injuries, sometimes severe, when misusing hand sanitizers.
Loss of Smell Often Overlooked in Older Adults
Posted on February 15, 2021 - In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors noted that a loss of smell was a noticeable symptom. Dr. Carl Philpott of the University of East Anglia (UEA) in the UK has studied this effect for months and learned that while the loss of smell during a cold or allergies is caused by congestion, people with COVID-19 can usually breathe freely. The virus instead affects their central nervous system. The effect is usually temporary, but in some patients, long-term.
