Pet care can help improve adolescents' Type 1 diabetes management, pediatricians find

Pediatric diabetes researchers found that incorporating routine pet care into a child's diabetes self-care plan can significantly improve monitoring of the disease, resulting in lower blood glucose levels.

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Medically complex patients with Type 2 diabetes could benefit from seeing a specialist soon

People recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and who have other serious chronic health issues have less heart disease and lower death rates if they see an endocrinologist within one year of diagnosis, new research suggests.

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Having a stroke? Where you are makes a huge difference in your treatment

It looks like a crazy quilt spread over the continent. But a new map of emergency stroke care in America shows just how much of a patchwork system we still have for delivering the most effective stroke treatment. And thousands of people a year may end up unnecessarily disabled as a result.

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First hospital light fixture to kill bacteria safely, continuously becomes commercially available in North America

A new light fixture uses Continuous Environmental Disinfection technology to continuously kill harmful bacteria linked to hospital acquired infections (HAIs). The technology behind the Indigo-Clean™ inactivates a wide range of micro-organisms that are known causes of HAIs, including MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), C.difficile and VRE (Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus).

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Daily bathing of pediatric patients with antiseptic cuts bloodstream infections by 59 percent

Daily bathing of pediatric patients with disposable cloths containing 2 percent chlorhexidine gluconate reduced central line-associated bloodstream infections by 59 percent and saved approximately $300,000 in one hospital over a six-month period, according to a new study.

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New strategies for combatting chronic kidney disease, other long-term conditions

New strategies for using electronic health records (EHRs) to treat patients with chronic kidney disease have been outlined by investigators. Their recommendations may help clinicians and hospitals better manage individual patients with chronic conditions and identify groups of patients most likely to benefit from different treatment strategies.

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Computer simulation predicts development, progress of pressure sores

A computational model that could enhance understanding, diagnosis and treatment of pressure ulcers related to spinal cord injury has been devised by investigators. The team also described results of virtual clinical trials that showed that for effective treatment of the lesions, anti-inflammatory measures had to be applied well before the earliest clinical signs of ulcer formation.

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Revisiting the restriction of antibiotics

Antibiotic resistance, and multi-drug resistance, is a major public health threat. A new study finds conditions where restricting certain antibiotics may increase the frequency of multiple drug resistance.

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Predictors of depression, PTSD among African-Americans, Latinos

Chronic disease and mental health issues disproportionately affect low-income African-Americans, Latinos and Hispanics. Researchers have developed a screening tool that may provide better treatment.

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Breast cancer treatment with fewer potential side effects has equally good patient outcomes

Women diagnosed with breast cancer and treated with a one-week regimen of partial breast radiation after the surgical removal of the tumor, or lumpectomy, saw no increase in cancer recurrence or difference in cosmetic outcomes compared to women who received radiation of the entire breast for a period of up to six weeks after surgery. The study is one of the largest ever done on partial breast irradiation.

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Study guides efforts to find new strategies, solutions to fight pediatric asthma

Low flu vaccination rates, medication compliance and limited access to primary care providers have contributed to the high pediatric asthma rates in California, researchers conclude. This new study details several issues affecting asthma care and offers a number of public policy strategies that could help remedy these shortcomings.

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All You Should Know About Facial Rejuvenation Procedures

Facial rejuvenation treatments are cosmetic procedures that help our skin look young and fresh. While some treatments may be targeted at getting rid of wrinkles and lines, other treatments may be used for issues such as marks and sunburn.

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Scoliosis Progresses 8 Times More in Girls Than in Boys

Scoliosis, a spinal deformity that affects four in 1,000 adolescents can alter the shape of your teen's back, rib cage, shoulders, hips and can lead to back pain and poor self image. In short scoliosis not only has physical but serious mental repercussions on patients as well as their family members. National Scoliosis Awareness month is observed every year in June. On this occasion it is important to understand the effects of this potentially crippling condition and the need for education and early detection

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Updated guidance on use of hepatitis C drugs

The online Recommendations for Testing, Managing, and Treating Hepatitis C has been updated to aid practitioners treating patients infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV). HCV is a blood-borne virus that infects the liver and may lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). In the past 25 years HCV has gone from an undiagnosed disease to an epidemic level, with the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating that up to 150 million people worldwide live with chronic disease.

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Summer Body Fit Tips

Want to really rock your summer body? Use these 7 fit tips to give you the edge when it come to hitting the beach and backyard BBQ's this summer.

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3-D heart printed using multiple imaging techniques

Congenital heart experts have successfully integrated two common imaging techniques to produce a three-dimensional anatomic model of a patient's heart. This is the first time the integration of computed tomography (CT) and three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (3DTEE) has been used in this way. A proof-of-concept study also opens the way for these techniques to be used in combination with a third tool -- magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

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Rapid Ebola diagnostic successful in field trial

A new test can accurately diagnose Ebola virus disease within minutes, providing clinicians with crucial information for treating patients and containing outbreaks.

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Emergency visits for childhood food allergy on rise in Illinois

Emergency room visits and hospitalizations of children with severe, potentially life-threatening food allergy reactions increased nearly 30 percent in Illinois over five years, reports a new study. Hispanic children, who previously had the lowest cases of food allergies, had the biggest increase with a 44 percent rise. This study shows severe food allergies are beginning to impact children of all races and income. It is no longer primarily a disease of children who are white and/or from higher income families.

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An Animal-Inspired Bodyweight Workout to Strengthen All Over

We’re all for serious workouts, but sometimes it’s fun to get a little, well, wild. Take bodyweight exercises—they’re simple, require zero equipment, and can lead to major strength gains. But those go-to moves can often feel a bit stale. If that's the case, we have just the solution.

This animal-inspired total-body workout from Jaime McFaden, a personal trainer at Grokker, provides an intense strength and cardio circuit—and a lot of laughs along the way. All you need is a mat to perform these super effective (and super fun) strengthening exercises inspired by animals, from crab walks to donkey kicks to inchworms. You may feel a little silly, but you'll definitely get stronger—and who said exercise has to be serious all the time?

Plus, with beginner and advanced modifications offered for each exercise, you can tailor the workout to fit how you’re feeling that day. Just press play to bear crawl your way to a stronger body!

Here's the recap.

Perform each move for 30 seconds.

Warm-Up

• Marches
• Hamstring curls
• Greek shuffle
• Toe taps
• Jumping jacks

Circuit x 2

• Bear crawls
• Crab walks
• Starfish jumps
• Flying bird with extended leg
• Lateral apes
• Bird dogs
• Kangaroos
• Inchworms
• Flying squirrel
• Turtle
• Donkey kicks
• Plank

Cool-Down

• Side-to-side reach
• Runner’s lunge
• Triangles
• Switch sides
• Deep breaths
• Triceps stretch

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Why Is Everyone Talking About Turmeric?

Turmeric, the golden-yellow spice that packs a flavorful punch in our favorite Indian curries and adds color to mustard, is having a major moment in the health food world. With claims that it can do everything from control acne to inhibit cancer cell growth to cure depression, it's no wonder that people are rushing to incorporate more of it into their diets.¹

"Turmeric is a spice and a medicinal herb that's been used in India for thousands of years," says Melissa Young, M.D., an integrative medicine specialist at the Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. Today it's found in everything from juices and chips to energy bites and nuts to tons of powders and supplements. But keep reading before you pull out your debit card to buy that shot at your fave juice shop.

What Is Turmeric?

Although it's green and leafy out in the wild, you're probably not used to seeing turmeric that way because it's usually harvested for its rhizomes—the knobby stems that grow underground and can send out roots—which are turned into a dried, powdered form.

The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin (nope, not related to cumin), and although it was isolated from the herb some two centuries ago, it's that compound that scientists are still excited about today.²

The Health Claims

In Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric is used to relieve arthritis pain, regulate menstruation, and heal wounds. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health also notes that preliminary findings suggest curcumin "may have anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antioxidant properties."

In recent years, preliminary research suggests curcumin could decrease cholesterol, eliminate some symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, aid the process of healing wounds, treat acne, and improve liver and cardiovascular function. ³ A recent study also found that curcumin may help prevent or relieve certain mood disorders or dementia in older populations.⁴

The Scientific Evidence

However, the National Institutes of Health maintains there's "little reliable evidence" for using turmeric to treat health conditions. While it's been widely studied when it comes to inflammation, osteoarthritis, and treating irritable bowel syndrome symptoms, the NIH cautions that few of these findings come from clinical trials with a randomized human sample.

"I think there is substantive evidence that it helps with inflammation, but we need to be careful when talking about cancer and Alzheimer's," Young says.

The Takeaway

Turmeric can be used to help relieve certain symptoms, like inflammation or even the joint pain associated with osteoarthritis, but it's not a cure for serious diseases. Adding it to your diet may make you feel better faster (especially after a tough workout), and consuming it doesn’t have serious downsides for the average person, but don't expect any miracles.

Works Cited

1. Curcumin for the treatment of major depression: a randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled study. Lopresti AL, Maes M, Maker GL. Journal of affective disorders, 2014, Jun.;167():1573-2517.
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6 Steps to an Organized Kitchen and Why You Want to Have One

There are simple steps you can take to keep your kitchen organized. An organized kitchen will help you to stay on track each day and each week as you plan well and eat well.

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Citrus Session Beer Cocktail

This light and refreshing combination of grapefruit and triple sec with wheat beer makes our hearts sing, but a pretty garnish and delicious vodka is what makes this bocktail a real home run. (It also doesn't hurt that beer cocktails keep you from feeling too boozy too soon.) And since the drink only requires pouring and stirring, you can put a little time into making the garnish for Instagram perfection.

Directions

1. Pour vodka, grapefruit juice, triple sec, and pamplemousse into a Collins glass with ice. Top with beer and stir.
2. Garnish with lemon, lime and orange peels by threading folded peels onto a toothpick and setting across the top of the glass.

Recipe created exclusively for Greatist by Cody Goldstein, founder of Muddling Memories and head bartender at Upholstery Store in New York City. Photo by Iona Holt.

Ingredients

• 2 parts vodka (we like Ménage à Trois)
• 2 parts grapefruit juice
• 1/4 part triple sec (such as Cointreau)
• 1/4 part pamplemousse rose liqueur (such as Giffard or Combier)
• Wheat beer
• Lemon peel, for garnish
• Lime peel, for garnish
• Orange peel, for garnish

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Greatist Workout of the Day: Friday, June 26th

This series of GWODs was designed exclusively for Greatist by Bodeefit. For more information about the exercises in this workout, or to see video demos of each movement, follow the links below the graphic. Be sure to note the results of your workout so you can track your progress as you go.

Before you tackle this workout, try this quick and effective full-body warm-up. It's just five simple moves but hits every major muscle group and gets your heart pumping.

Highlands Hustle

Complete 25 reps of the following movements, then 20 reps, then 15 reps as fast as safely possible.

Jumping Lunges
Elevated Push-Ups
Sit-Ups

Want to kick up the intensity a notch? Hold light dumbbells or kettlebells in both hands on the Jumping Lunges. And don't forget to check back on Monday for a totally new (but equally awesome) GWOD!

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Study highlights 'important safety issue' with widely used MRI contrast agents

New results in animals highlight a major safety concern regarding a class of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents used in millions of patients each year. The study adds to concerns that repeated use of specific "linear"-type gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) lead to deposits of the heavy-metal element gadolinium in the brain.

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Investigation examines bitter dispute over e-cigarettes in the public health community

An investigation reveals how the controversial concept of 'harm reduction', embraced enthusiastically by the tobacco industry, has sharply divided the public health community when it comes to the discussion around e-cigarettes.

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Medical research not addressing patient, clinician priorities

Research on treatments for health problems, such as diabetes, stroke and schizophrenia, is not being focused on the treatments considered most important by patients and clinicians, according to a study. The study suggests that current research is instead favoring drug treatments over physical or psychological therapies, or interventions to improve educational approaches or service organization.

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Brain scan can predict who responds best to certain treatment for OCD

A certain detail from patients' brain scans could help clinicians identify which people are more likely to relapse after cognitive-behavioral therapy -- and why. Tens of millions of Americans -- an estimated 1 to 2 percent of the population -- will suffer at some point in their lifetimes from obsessive-compulsive disorder, a disorder characterized by recurrent, intrusive, and disturbing thoughts (obsessions), and/or stereotyped recurrent behaviors (compulsions).

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What Are Training Corsets? And Can They Really Benefit Your Weight Loss Journey?

Training corsets are all over the media lately, but what exactly can they help you with? Find out here.

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Smartphone app may prevent dangerous freezing of gait in Parkinson's patients

CuPID is striving to provide personalized rehabilitation for patients with Parkinson's disease who experience gait disturbances. It is a home-based personalized rehabilitation tool in the form of a smartphone app that harnesses wearable sensors, audio biofeedback, and external cuing to provide intense motivational training tailored to each patient.

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Functional class helps predict mortality risk after surgery

Information on functional status—whether or not a person can carry out routine daily tasks independently—improves the ability to predict risk of death in patients undergoing surgery, according to a study.

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Children with severe head injuries are casualties of wars in Iraq, Afghanistan

During the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, U.S. combat support hospitals treated at least 650 children with severe, combat-related head injuries, according to a new report.

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Pilot program in pediatric long-term care facility halves topical antibiotic use

A pilot antibiotic stewardship program at a pediatric long-term care facility brought about a 59 percent decrease in use of a topical antibiotic and an 83 percent decrease in orders for antibiotics without proper documentation during a six-month period, according to a new study.

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Infection preventionists may spend more time collecting data than protecting patients

Collecting and reporting hospital infection data to federal health agencies takes more than five hours each day, at the expense of time needed to ensure that frontline healthcare personnel are adhering to basic infection prevention practices such as hand hygiene, according to a recent case study.

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Introduction to Electric Shavers

An electric shaver is an electrical appliance meant for shaving. It helps saving time as it eliminates the use of a shaving brush, cremes and lotions. As a result, it facilitates faster shaves.

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Greatist and KIND Snacks Reconnect Movement

Constant connectivity has changed the way we work, socialize, and even eat (only after we’ve jumped on Instagram to share our impending meal with friends, of course). But imagine what might happen if we took a break from our always-on lifestyles and reconnected—with ourselves, with other people, and with the things that really matter.

We're teaming up with KIND Snacks this summer to present Reconnect, a program designed to help us rethink what it means to be connected. Like our friends at KIND, we truly believe that the small things we do every day (meditating for five minutes, smiling at a stranger, or choosing the salad over French fries) can add up to make a powerful impact on our own lives and the lives of those around us. And that's a pretty awesome domino effect to see unfold!

We don't want to give it all away, but @Greatist and @KINDSnacks will be dropping hints about what's in store using #letsreconnect all week. Join the conversation by sharing one (or more) of the images below. And don't forget to check back on July 1, when we'll officially kick off the Reconnect movement.

Disconnect to Reconnect: Pass It On!

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New breath test for pneumonia

An important new approach has been developed to diagnose infections in critically ill patients rapidly and accurately. Researchers have discovered that chemically analysing breath specimens from patients in intensive care can reveal bacterial infection in the lower respiratory tract of ventilated patients at risk of developing pneumonia.

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New nanotechnology drug to control blindness

A innovative product in the form of droplets, reduces the cost of current medications, scientists say. It is a nanotechnology product, which works with last generation liposomes particles, concentrated in droplets, which function as a conveyor that wraps proteins or antibody fragments and allow its passage into the eye. Once inside, it releases the drugs.

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The App That's Better Than a Personal Trainer

Lean and Mean Bodyweight Routine

Personal trainers are great. They teach us how to properly use equipment at the gym (so that’s how the assisted pull-up machine works), plan challenging workouts, and patiently answer our burning fitness questions (Are cheat days really B.S.?). They also cost a pretty penny. Sure, forking over serious moolah motivates us to show up at the gym every day. But we also know there are plenty of cheap, effective ways to stay fit.

That's why we partnered with Change Collective to create the Lean and Mean Bodyweight Routine, a three-week course designed to help make exercising a life-long habit. The workouts are broken into 15-minute videos and don’t require any equipment, so you can do them basically anywhere. Routines start with simpler moves (lunges, planks, and high knees) before progressing to more advanced stuff (mountain climbers and raised glute bridges). You'll definitely feel sore after a few days, so the course includes two rest days every week.

When you sign up, you're assigned a personal coach (there’s really another person on the other end of the line, not a robot). Tell him or her what time of day you like to exercise, and you'll get a text reminder with your daily workout. Plus, your coach will keep track of your progress and offer personalized suggestions.

Beyond staying motivated and picking up new moves, you'll also learn about major fitness topics, from injury prevention to high-intensity training, thanks to a post-workout article or video from our CEO and founder, Derek Flanzraich.

So what are you waiting for? You can download Lean and Mean Bodyweight Routine by clicking the button below.

I Want This! $29.99

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Greatist Workout of the Day: Thursday, June 25th

This series of GWODs was designed exclusively for Greatist by Bodeefit. For more information about the exercises in this workout, or to see video demos of each movement, follow the links below the graphic. Be sure to note the results of your workout so you can track your progress as you go.

Before you tackle this workout, try this quick and effective full-body warm-up. It's just five simple moves but hits every major muscle group and gets your heart pumping.

The 7s Workout

Complete 7 rounds of the following as fast as safely possible.

7 Explosive Push-Ups
7 Lateral Burpees
7 V-Ups

Want to kick up the intensity? Just move faster! And don't forget to check back tomorrow for a totally new (but equally awesome) GWOD!

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Cystic fibrosis deadlier for Hispanic than non-Hispanic patients, study finds

Cystic fibrosis is more deadly for Hispanic than non-Hispanic patients, a disparity that is not explained by differences in their access to health care, according to a new study.

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In ERs, UTIs and STIs in women misdiagnosed, even mixed up nearly half the time

Urinary tract and sexually transmitted infections in women are misdiagnosed by emergency departments nearly half the time, according to research. These misdiagnoses result in overuse of antibiotics, and increased antibiotic resistance, the authors say.

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Patient outcomes could improve by preparing nursing homes for health information exchange

When older adults transfer between nursing homes and hospitals, inefficient and unclear communication between the organizations can hinder patient care. Now, a team of researchers is working to improve patients' health outcomes by increasing efficient, secure communication between nursing homes and hospitals using an electronic communication system called a health information exchange.

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How to Have the Ultimate Fourth of July

How to Be Optimistic About Everything

When challenges come our way, it may be easy to succumb to negative thoughts. But look on the bright side—optimistic thinking isn't just in our heads. Thinking positively can also boost our physical and mental health.¹

The Power of Positive: The Need-to-Know

Optimistic thinkers tend to anticipate the best possible outcome in any situation. (For instance: "I may have totaled my car, but thank goodness for insurance!") And research suggests seeing the glass half-full is good for our health, career, and love life. Studies have found self-reported optimism predicts lower rates of mortality and cancer, and better cardiovascular health and immune function.²³ Other research has found the benefits of positive thinking are especially pronounced in low-income countries.⁴ One study even suggests optimism helps women battle breast cancer.⁵And elderly people who hold positive stereotypes about old age generally recover better from disability than those who think negatively.⁶

Some psychologists think optimists tend to be healthier because they cope better when they can't meet their goals.¹It's also possible that people who think positively attribute less significance to stressful events.⁷

But the benefits of optimism go beyond a clean bill of health. Forget the raving resume—there may be a connection between positive thinking and landing a stellar job. Optimists also have a better chance of securing a stable, loving relationship.⁸ Still, thinking positively may be easier said than done.

Every Little Thing Is Gonna Be All Right: Your Action Plan

While some psychologists think we can learn to be optimists, other experts believe optimism is a personality trait we're born with. And other factors, like socioeconomic status and cultural background, may have a role in our ability to think positively. Several studies have found a relationship between pessimism and lower economic status—though it's unclear whether low socioeconomic status causes people to be more pessimistic or it's other way around.⁹¹⁰ Cultural differences may also come into play. Studies suggest Western cultures tend to anticipate more positive events than Eastern cultures do. Some psychologists suggest that's because Westerners focus more on self-enhancement and see themselves more positively than Easterners.¹¹

But before becoming Mr. or Ms. "Everything-Is-Awesome," know that being too optimistic can have a downside.¹² Expecting the best in every situation may lead to failed expectations. Some experts argue defensive pessimism—"hope for the best, prepare for the worst"—helps people respond to certain threats and may even reduce anxiety.¹³

Here are some quick tips on how to start seeing the glass half-full:

• Find the good. Even in less-than-great situations, there's a way to find something positive. It may be hard to see at first, but try looking closer! (For instance: "I may be completely lost, but the view from here sure is pretty.")

• Write it down. At the end of the day, write down a few good things that happened, like finishing a big report at work or getting an email from an old friend. The habit makes it easier to appreciate the positive parts of life.

• Speak with success. Sometimes it's not the specific situation that determines a good or bad mood, but how we talk about it. (For example: "The exam may have been super hard, but telling friends we tried our best may cheer us up.")

• Forget the green-eyed monster. It's easy to compare ourselves to others and become envious of what you don't have. Instead, try to appreciate the good qualities and remember what you're grateful for.

• Take control: Science has shown people feel more optimistic about situations they can control.¹⁴ So take a seat behind the driver's wheel and remember choices like working out more and eating healthfully are (almost always) yours!

• Smile! Grin at this: In one study, participants who held a pen in their mouth (causing them to use their smiling muscles) perceived cartoons to be funnier than those without the pen.¹⁵ So not only are smiles contagious, they may actually make situations seem better.¹⁶

• Stay balanced. Life isn't all good, all the time, so don't worry if those positive thoughts don’t flow freely. Staying realistic is also important to help manage anxiety and boost productivity.

Originally published in September 2013. Updated June 2015.

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How To Get Rid Of Razor Bumps Fast And Easily

Shaving is one of the easiest methods for removing unwanted hair, but if not done properly, it can lead to painful, itchy and unattractive razor bumps and in some cases can even cause ingrown hairs. This mainly happens when the hair sac gets infected with bacteria and causes redness and inflammation in that area.

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The Field of Neuropsychology in Medical Science

The medical science has been subdivided into many categories and divisions which separately deal with the various organ systems. For example Neuropsychology is the sub-specialty study of medicine which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders pertaining to psychological and nervous systems.

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What's new in contact lenses? Prescribing trends reflect new lens materials, designs

More Americans are using soft contact lenses—especially daily disposable lenses—and taking advantage of new designs targeting vision problems that were difficult to correct with previous contact lenses, reports a new article.

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Diabetic blindness: Best source of stem cells to block vision loss

Stem cells taken from donors are more likely to be more effective at battling diabetic retinopathy than cells taken from patients' own bodies, a new study concludes. The work is a critical step toward the goal of injecting stem cells into patients' eyes to stop or even reverse the vision loss. The findings also establish a crucial framework for evaluating stem cells to be used in potential future treatments for diabetic retinopathy.

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For vitiligo patient, arthritis drug restores skin color

A medication for treating rheumatoid arthritis has restored skin color in a patient suffering from vitiligo, according to dermatologists. The disfiguring condition is best known as the disease that plagued late pop star Michael Jackson.

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Oh, to have Dr. Facebook on call

If it were up to Internet-savvy Americans, more of them would be emailing or sending Facebook messages to their doctors to chat about their health. That's the result of a national survey that was sent to more than 4,500 customers of a retail pharmacy. Respondents tended to be well educated, in good health, and frequent users of Facebook.

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Getting Expert Beauty Tips From Beauty And Fashion Blogs

When it comes to beauty and fashion, many people really need guidance. The regular gal can always use and appreciate a good trick. The passionate, meanwhile, consider the daily posts nourishment to thrive on.

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Geography is destiny in deaths from kidney failure, study shows

The notion that geography often shapes economic and political destiny has long informed the work of economists and political scholars. Now a study led by medical scientists reveals how geography also appears to affect the very survival of people with end-stage kidney disease in need of dialysis.

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Future physicians more inclined to embrace genomic medicine than practicing physicians

Medical students showed a greater acceptance of using approaches in genomic medicine, a key element in the practice of precision medicine, to treat patients as compared to physicians currently in practice according to a study.

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Patients' contributions to national study redefine low-grade brain tumor diagnosis

A group of patients have made important contributions to an American cancer study that proposes a change in how some brain tumors are classified and ultimately treated. The study reveals that a tumor's DNA is key to determining if a lower-grade malignant brain tumor may rapidly progress to glioblastoma.

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Top 4 Exercises to Lose Belly Fat Fast

What are some of the healthy ways to lose belly fat? Is belly fat reduction through exercises cost effective? If you are one of those who want to get rid of belly fat, there are various ways on how you can achieve a flatter tummy and that can be done weight loss workouts and eating the right food.

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Consensus paper on patient preferences for arrhythmias management published

A unique consensus paper on patient preferences for arrhythmias management has been published. Cardiac arrhythmias can have a big impact on quality of life. Patients with ventricular arrhythmias, for example, may be banned from sports and driving. Those with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) need to weigh the longevity they would gain with the device against the potential for a protracted death from progressive heart failure when deciding whether or not to have it switched off towards the end of life.

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First ESC recommendations for arrhythmias, chronic kidney disease published

Significant interactions occur between the heart and kidney, and even mild kidney disease is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Sudden cardiac death is the most common cause of death in dialysis patients including children, accounting for 50% of cardiac deaths and 25% of all deaths. Now experts have released recommendations for patients with cardiac arrhythmias and chronic kidney disease.

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Low-field synchronized transcranial magnetic stimulation effective for major depressive disorder

The results of a study assessing safety and efficacy of sTMS therapy with the NEST device in adult patients with Major Depressive Disorder have been published by researchers.

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Atlas of older brains could help diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

A digital map of the aging brain could aid the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders in older people, a study suggests. The atlas created using images from MRI scans of older people could aid diagnosis by comparing the patients' scans with a detailed map of the healthy aging brain.

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Uninterrupted NOAC therapy during AF ablation appears safe

Uninterrupted treatment with novel oral anticoagulants during catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation is safe, suggests new research. Continuation of NOAC therapy was not associated with periprocedural bleeding or thromboembolic complications.

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Inflaming the drive for suicide: Analysis reveals link between suicide, inflammation

One American dies from suicide every 12.8 minutes, making suicide the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. There is consensus that if we could better predict who was at risk for suicide, then we could more effectively intervene to reduce this terrible burden on individuals, families and public health.

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New colon cancer culprit found in gut microbiome

Changes in the gut bacteria of colon cancer patients indicate that some virulent bacteria could be linked to the progression of the disease, according to research. The findings could eventually be used to identify a virulence signature in these cancers and help doctors predict how bacterial changes in patients' guts could affect their prognosis.

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