Since "it's just the flu," a lot of people think that they don't see the point in getting flu vaccines. They believe that influenza, also known as "the flu," is just a cold that will go away in a few days. Sadly, the flu usually has more severe symptoms than a cold, including worsened coughing, considerably worse aches and fatigue, and a higher fever. Additionally, the impact of the flu on the lungs might result in dangerously low blood oxygen levels. The flu can therefore result in hospitalisation and even death. This is not only a rare occurrence; according to the CDC, the flu caused 140,000 to 710,000 hospitalizations and 12,000 to 52,000 fatalities per year in the United States from 2010 to 2020. In comparison, about 40,000 people pass away in car accidents each year in the United States.
How does flu affect the heart? The heart is rarely directly infected by the virus. Instead, the virus's negative effects on the heart are caused by atherosclerosis of the heart's arteries. Atherosclerosis affects many people over the age of 50, yet it hasn't always been recognised in some cases. Less oxygen is delivered to the heart muscle as a result of atherosclerosis, which narrows the arteries and lowers blood flow. The flu's impact on the lungs diminishes blood oxygen levels, which further reduces the heart's ability to receive oxygen. A heart attack or cardiac arrest may result from this (sudden death).
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Multiple supportive relationships in the community can aid in weight loss.
Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is a major global health concern, not only in the United States but also in many other nations. Governments are searching for the most effective services to assist individuals in losing weight and improving their overall health. Data from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Spain were used in a recent systematic review and meta-analysis (a large study of studies) that looked at how well weight management interventions in primary care settings work.
Examining weight loss assistance in primary care
Researchers analysed 34 studies involving adults with a body mass index of 25 or higher (overweight). They investigated individuals who had received weight loss interventions in primary care settings. Instruction on weight management behaviours such as low-calorie diets, increased exercise, use of food diaries, and/or behavioural self-management approaches with support from clinic staff to set weight-related goals, solve problems, and increase self-efficacy were included in the interventions.
Interventions for weight loss were delivered via telephone, internet, email, or in-person and included group-based and/or individual connections. The study compared these interventions to not doing anything to help people lose weight, using printed or electronic information about weight loss, or teaching people how to control their attention to resist urges or behaviours without focusing on weight loss.
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Common chicory, or Cichorium intybus, is a perennial herbaceous plant with somewhat woody stems. It is in the daisy family, Asteraceae, and its flowers are usually bright blue, but sometimes they are white or pink. Many kinds are grown for salad leaves, chicons (blanched flower buds), or roots (var. sativum)
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You've been looking for just the right fall nail designs, haven't you? We all love summer, but let's be honest, autumn is just as fun. And while all those bright colours were great for summer, fall is the time to wear darker colours. So, get ready to try out the new nail trends for autumn!
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Here are 8 Benefits of breast massage your doctors wont tell you
We concentrate more on body massage, but our breasts also need massage. Breast massage is very beneficial and easy to perform. You can do it by yourself. If you've ever wondered about the benefits of breast massage or how to massage your breasts, continue reading. We have outlined the benefits of breast massage as well as self-massage techniques.
Breast massage is a gentle form of massage therapy that is done on the breasts. It can be used to boost a person's self-confidence, treat conditions that can change the way the breast looks, or just help them relax. Massage is an old method that has been known to help every part of the body for a long time.
Even so, breast massage is not something that most massage places or beauty spas talk about or do very often. But after you finish reading this article, your view of this amazing treatment will change completely, and you won't be embarrassed about it anymore.