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Are injectable "fillers" websites easy to read?

  A recently published study concluded that cosmetic injectable websites are too difficult to read by the sixth grade standard recommended by the National Institutes of Health and the American Medical Association.  The study compared the most popular cosmetic injectables websites to assess their readability, quality, and technical performance. A former Google search for "Botox" (botulinum toxin type A) and "fillers" yielded the most popular health information websites. Sites were analyzed for their readability and quality of health information. The mean quality scores were higher for online health reference websites compared to academic/hospital websites, commercial websites, private practice board-certified websites, and private practice not-board-certified websites. This has implications for the ability of many patients to be fully informed consumers. The readability, quality, and technical aspects of websites may affect the overall accessibility of patient health...

D3 Vitamin in Women with Diabetes and Depressive Symptoms

A study in women with Type 2 Diabetes who present substantial symptoms of depression and insufficient vitamin D,  showed that beyond the difference in the dosage efficacy of vitamin D3 supplementation to treat depressed symptoms, the mood improved with time, regardless of the dosage. Vitamin D has to be studied further as a treatment for depression symptoms in comorbid groups.  See original article Penckofer S, Ridosh M, Adams W, Grzesiak M, Woo J, Byrn M, Kouba J, Sheean P, Kordish C, Durazo-Arvizu R, Wallis D, Emanuele MA, Halaris A. Vitamin D Supplementation for the Treatment of Depressive Symptoms in Women with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Diabetes Res. 2022 Mar 3;2022:4090807. doi: 10.1155/2022/4090807. PMID: 35280228; PMCID: PMC8913152.

Zinc, Anxiety and Depression

  Zinc is an essential nutrient that has many health benefits, including helping to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression for some people. Many factors can contribute to feelings of anxiety and depression. While stress, hormones, or genetics often play a role in these feelings, diet can also affect our mood. Not getting enough specific minerals and nutrients can throw a wrench in how we feel. This includes getting enough zinc in our daily diet. Zinc is essential for physical function, but it may also play a role in mental wellness. Maintaining adequate zinc levels can improve your overall well-being, helping you feel healthier and happier...  PsychCentral

WUTD Combo: Nordic Diet, Triceps, 5 Tips, depression anxiety and more...

  What Is the Nordic  Diet ? Weight Loss, Health Helped By Food Plan - The Today Show The Today Show Health benefits of the Nordic  diet  include weight loss, and lower blood sugar, cholesterol, inflammation, blood pressure. One  Exercise  for Thick Triceps and a Big Bench Press - T-Nation T-Nation The problem is that exercises like rope pressdowns and lying triceps extensions aren't well-suited for heavier work. They might not have a great ... UAB nutrition experts have 5 tips for a healthy  diet  - WBRC WBRC Experts said a healthy  diet  can reduce the risk from many chronic noncommunicable diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. What My  Diet  Looks Like for Me With Lupus - WebMD Blogs WebMD Blogs I knew I did not need this extra  anxiety  on top of managing my disease on a day-to-day basis. I now eat a nonrestrictive  diet . I have worked hard to ... Decreases in pain,  depression...

The Power of Music

  The next time you're not able to get out to the gym, maybe spin some records instead: new research suggests the positive impact on mental health from singing, playing, or listening to music is around the same impact experienced with exercise or weight loss. That's based on a meta-analysis covering 26 previous studies and a total of 779 people. The earlier research covered everything from using gospel music as a preventative measure against heart disease to how joining a choir can help people recovering from cancer. A growing number of studies are finding links between music and wellbeing. However, the level of the potential boost and exactly why it works are areas that scientists are still looking into – and that's where this particular piece of research can be helpful. "Increasing evidence supports the ability of music to broadly promote wellbeing and health-related quality of life (HRQOL)," write the researchers in their published paper. sciencealert.com

Spicy food. Why?

  If you find yourself hankering for an extra dash of hot sauce or a jalapeño popper, you may wonder why your body is demanding extra spice. Most people experience food cravings, and they may be especially prevalent among certain groups, including those who are pregnant or experience chronic stress. In some cases, food cravings may be a sign of a specific health issue or condition (1Trusted Source, 2Trusted Source, 3Trusted Source). Cravings for spicy foods, in particular, can often be explained by several other underlying factors. Here are 5 of the top reasons that you may be craving spicy foods.  Healthline

Today Bullock, Diet and Exercise

This Is Sandra Bullock's Exact Diet and Exercise Routine. Sandra Bullock is stunning. She has an unquestionably athletic rush across the screen. Bullock has always been very well in perfect shape. Bullock's most recent movie, which she claims will be her last for a while, appears to have necessitated a new level of athleticism. How did she stay in such good shape? Let’s see a few of Bullock's iconic diet and exercise hacks. Eat This, Not That   I only have 10 minutes to exercise. What’s the best workout to do? A personal trainer and weight-loss coach, is always responding to customers' health and fitness questions on social media and in the Start TODAY Facebook group. She covers some of the most common problems and hurdles that people have when trying to develop a health and fitness program in her column. If you only have 10 minutes to workout, this is a good option. What is the greatest way to exercise? Clients are time-crunched, and getting in a workout is often ...