Resveratrol impacts Alzheimer's disease biomarker

The largest nationwide clinical trial to study high-dose resveratrol long-term in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease found that a biomarker that declines when the disease progresses was stabilized in people who took the purified form of resveratrol. Resveratrol is a naturally occurring compound found in foods such as red grapes, raspberries, dark chocolate and some red wines.

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Intensive blood pressure management may save lives, landmark study shows

A lower blood pressure target of 120 mm Hg greatly reduces cardiovascular complications and deaths in older adults, new research shows. The groundbreaking results of this important trial is expected to impact the way physicians across the United States and Puerto Rico treat patients with high blood pressure.

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Stroke patients fare better with private insurance than with Medicaid

Stroke victims who use Medicaid or are uninsured were more likely to die, stay hospitalized longer and have worse medical outcomes than patients with private insurance, a study has found.

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Wavelets improve medical imaging

An approach to converting the data from MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) machines, mammograms and other medical equipment gives doctors a much clearer picture of your insides and a chance to detect disease and other problems earlier, according to research.

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AGA recommends all patients with colorectal cancer get tested for Lynch syndrome

All colorectal cancer patients should undergo tumor testing to see if they carry Lynch syndrome, the most common inherited cause of colorectal cancer, according to a new guideline.

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Patients prefer relief from lower back pain over improved mobility

A new study examines the question of quality of life for individuals with a common form of lower back pain called lumbar spinal stenosis. The findings show that, when asked to choose between treatments that reduced pain or would help them stand or walk, patients overwhelmingly chose pain relief.

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Clinical trial using immunotherapy drug combinations to treat lung cancer appears safe

Pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy drug that unmasks cancer cells and allows the body's immune system to destroy tumors, appears to be safe in treating lung cancers, according to a study.

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Children eat healthier at daycare centers than at home, study finds

Preschoolers consume more calories and fewer fruits and vegetables outside of child care centers, a new study concludes. In the study, which captured a single day of dietary intake, children attending full-time child care consumed an average of 685 calories between pick up from child care and bedtime. This amount was 140 calories more than the midrange of the recommendation for this timeframe 433-650 calories. Half of the children consumed more than 900 calories after child care.

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This Entertaining Video Proves Why Masturbation Is (Almost) Always a Good Thing

AsapSCIENCE is at it again, taking a "hard" look at the things we really care about. If you've ever worried that a little self-love was bad for you, or just hoped for some extra justification, simply press play. Turns out the benefits stretch both short- and long-term: From spurring sleepiness to clearing out potential carcinogenic substances, there are more positives than we can count on one hand (we can't stop).

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Nurses more likely to suffer emotional exhaustion by working 12 hour shifts or longer

Hospital nurses who work longer than 12 hour shifts have a higher risk of wanting to leave their job, are more dissatisfied and more likely to burnout in terms of emotional exhaustion, new research has found.

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Major study moves a step closer to treatments for severe asthma

Initial findings from a major study have helped identify key characteristics of severe asthma, which will help with the development of new treatments for patients with the condition.

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Cancer patient receives 3-D printed ribs

After being diagnosed with a chest wall sarcoma, a 54-year-old Spanish man's surgical team made the decision to remove his sternum and a portion of his rib cage and replace it with an implant. This Spanish cancer patient has now received a 3-D printed titanium sternum and rib implant.

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Reduced heart rate variability may indicate greater vulnerability to PTSD

A prospective longitudinal study of US Marines suggests that reduced heart rate variability -- the changing time interval between heartbeats -- may be a contributing risk factor for post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Vitamin K shots necessary to prevent internal bleeding in newborns

While babies are born with very little vitamin K, and the only way to sufficiently supplement it is through an injection soon after birth, some parents are shying away from the shots, a new study suggests.

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Thinning Nails Prevention: How To Keep Your Nails From Breaking

Getting a manicure produces a long lasting and positive effect. Most manicures not only look good, but they may also communicate that you're nails are healthy and well-nourished.

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Motivation: A 12-Tip Program

Be miserable. Or, motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.

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7 Steps to Beat Insomnia and Sleep Better to Lose Weight Fast

If you aren't sleeping 7-8 hours per night, your hormone imbalances may prevent weight loss. Follow these 7 simple tips to begin sleeping like a baby immediately.

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Fewer women getting minimally invasive hysterectomies since FDA guidelines

A nearly quarter increase in hospital readmissions and 27 percent increase has been found in major postoperative complications after hysterectomies in Michigan following FDA communication on morcellation.

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Simple test predicts obstructive sleep apnea in patients hospitalized for heart failure

A simple questionnaire, evaluation and pulse-oximetry monitoring can lead to early detection of sleep apnea in patients hospitalized for congestive heart failure, new research demonstrates.

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Personalized medicine's success needs accurate classification of tumors

If cancer patients are to receive optimal treatment, clinicians must have an accurate histologic classification of the tumor and know its genetic characteristics, say scientists.

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Exercises And Workouts That You Can Do To Lose Weight

There is one very simple yet over looked question that you must ask yourself when you work out, are you maximising the potential for calorie burning? There are several different ways that you can maximise the amount of calories that you burn to help you lose weight. Read on to read about some of the best ways to lose weight with exercise.

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A Few Ways To Lose Weight Quickly

There is one problem with dieting that many people complain about and that is the time it takes. Many aspire to lose a certain amount of weight by say July for a special event, yet they have not even changed any part of their diet until late may, early June.

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Enzymes - How Digestive Enzymes Assist With Weight Loss

We eat food that is broken down into nutrients and absorbed. Enzymes assist with breaking our food down. Without digestive enzymes, your body can't get the nutrients it needs from the food you eat.

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Work Your Entire Butt in Less Than 10 Minutes

Yes, glutes are having a pop culture moment. But whether your focus is, um, aesthetic, or based on a fitness goal, you need glute strength for just about everything—from running to jumping to lifting.

The powerhouse muscle group can be worked in a number of ways—from squats to swings—that help you burn calories and get stronger. Just let Grokker trainers Jenny Pacey and Wayne Gordon (a.k.a. "Pace & Go") show you how it's done. You'll work every angle of your rear in this no-equipment workout—and get it all done in less than 10 minutes.

Add it to a cardio day or do it alone if you're in a time crunch. Just make sure to warm up first and cool down after. When you're ready, hit play below.

To recap, here are the moves you'll do:

1. Plie Squat
2. Reverse Lunge Back Leg Lift (both sides)
3. Kneeling Side Leg Lifts (both sides)
4. Four-Point Kneeling Leg Lift (both sides)
5. Bridge Hip Lift with Knee In and Out

Interested in more short and effective at-home workouts? There are thousands waiting for you on Grokker, the one-stop online resource for wellness. Get 30 percent off a Grokker.com membership by entering promo code GREATIST at checkout.

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Dark Night Falls

Similar to rum, cachaça is a spirit made from sugar cane; however, cachaça is produced in Brazil. Use it to make this tasty daiquiri alternative. The coconut and cacao perfectly complement the cachaça and will remind you of a Mounds bar. Serve cold over ice with cocoa powder for added aroma and texture.

Directions

1. Rim a rocks glass with cocoa powder. Fill glass with ice. Combine remaining ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake. Strain into prepared glass.

Recipe created exclusively for Greatist by bartender Matthew Houlihan.

Ingredients

• Cocoa powder
• 2 ounces cachaça (we like Cachaça 51)
• 1 ounce lime juice
• 3/4 ounce crème de cacao
• 2 ounces coconut milk

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Greatist Workout of the Day: Friday, September 11th

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.

Double Up

Complete as many rounds of the following as is safely possible in 15 minutes.

5 Step-Ups (per leg)
10 Handstand Kick-Ups
15 Mountain Climbers (per leg)

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

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Study shows popular molecular tests

Clostridium difficile is a common cause of infection and diarrhea in hospitalized patients, but a new study by pathologists suggests that many patients are mistakenly diagnosed and do not need antibiotic treatment.

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New technologies can help short circuit chronic pain

As part of a comprehensive treatment plan, a variety of technologies offer new hope to people living with chronic pain. This article reviews a few of these, in an effort to give hope to those who suffer.

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Why Organ Donation Is Important and What Kind of Organs Can You Donate?

When an organ fails or is diseased beyond treatment with normal drugs, it is necessary to replace it with a healthy organ. For this purpose organ donation is important, as the demand for organs always supersedes the supply.

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Depression study seeks to predict treatment response

Treating depressed individuals and figuring out who will and won’t respond to antidepressants is mostly trial and error, but a new study may shed some light on predicting the response of a group of depressed individuals age 60 and older.

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Surgery improves quality of life for patients with chronic sinus infection, sleep dysfunction

Patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (sinus infection) and obstructive sleep apnea report a poor quality of life, which is substantially improved following endoscopic sinus surgery, according to a study.

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5 Beertail Recipes That Blend the Best of Both (Boozy) Worlds

Major complications, delirium associated with adverse events after elective surgery in older adults

Among patients 70 years or older who underwent elective surgery, major complications contributed significantly to a prolonged length of hospital stay while delirium contributed significantly to several adverse outcomes, including length of stay and hospital readmission, according to a study.

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Reasons Why You Need a Cup of Lemon Juice Every Morning

Lemon is attributed with many elements such as vitamin C, folate, magnesium, flavonoids, antioxidants and many more. The citric fruit is really blessed providing you with the nutrients your body need which will make you live healthy and free of disease. If you are still not convinced, below are reasons why you should consider taking a cup of lemon juice every morning.

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Changing patient's position helps effectiveness of colonoscopy -- especially on one side

Having patients lie on their left side while the right side of their colon is being examined can result in more polyps being found, thus increasing the effectiveness of colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, according to a study.

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Characterization of lung micro-organisms could help lung cancer patients

Research on the study of microbes that inhabit human lungs and how they may relate to the development of lung cancer, has been presented by researchers, posing an interesting consideration for the treatment of lung cancer patients.

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New rule to help identify fractures in young children with head trauma

A new decision rule will help emergency department physicians determine when to use radiography in young children with minor head injuries.

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Key cellular enzyme could be effective drug target in urologic cancer cells

A key cellular enzyme, c-Abl, could be an effective drug target in cancer cells for urologic cancers, such as prostate and kidney, new research indicates. Ongoing research into treatments for kidney cancer is especially important since kidney cancer is known to be resistant to current chemotherapy and radiation.

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How To Choose A Hospital?

Like most people, good hospital facilities participate in the healing process of patients. Choosing a hospital facility is an important choice. A few hospital facilities offer a complete packet of centers of excellence whereas different hospital might just offer lower packets. Good hospital provides adequate facilities for hospitalization. For example, public hospitals have a wider range than the specialist hospitals, such as cardiovascular hospital, lung hospital, or child hospital.

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Negative symptoms of schizophrenia linked to poor clinical outcomes

A novel research tool has identified a link between the negative symptoms experienced by people with schizophrenia and adverse clinical outcomes. Negative symptoms across the sample were associated with an increased likelihood of hospital admission, longer duration of admission and an increased likelihood of re-admission following discharge from hospital.

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This Tamagotchi-Inspired App Is Guaranteed to Make You Break a Sweat

Tep App

Activity tracking apps are a dime a dozen these days. But getting us off the couch requires more incentive than simply logging how far we walk, bike, or run. That’s what makes Tep so genius. The app entices you to break a sweat with the help of Teppy, an adorable virtual pet giraffe. Teppy is basically an updated Tamagotchi, and just like the 90s digital pet, it relies on you for the sustenance to survive. So be prepared to get push notifications where the giraffe says, “I’m starving!”

But don’t worry, it’s easy to keep Teppy alive and kicking. Open the app before you start any cardio exercise, and Tep will measure your distance traveled and calories burned. The longer you run (or walk or bike), the more coins you earn. The virtual currency can be redeemed for food or even hats and shoes to jazz up the giraffe’s style. The app comes with some additional bells and whistles, including a virtual coach that updates you on your pace and a diary feature that keeps stats from past workouts and logs notes about your experience. Best of all? Double tap Teppy when you open the app and watch your pal do an amazing happy dance.

I Want to Try This! Free

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Benefits of Alkaline Water for Weight Loss

Dealing with weight loss can be hard. With alkaline water, you can only change things for good with some great benefits, discussed in this post.

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Slimming Centre: Lose Fat And Stay Healthy

Obesity is a disease. It gives birth to various other problems. There are several diseases that originate due to excessive fat. Some of the most popular diseases are heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, breathing problems, etc.

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Small Business Profit Margins Shrinking

With profits continually on the squeeze small businesses are always looking for ways to improve efficiency. Medical offices are no exception and actually may be more vulnerable due to traditionally high dependence upon paper documents, labor intensive tasks and unusually high levels of government regulation. In a 2013 study small medical offices showed an average of 12.7% profit margin compared to 26.95% for medical equipment suppliers.

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10 Fat Busting Tips For A Flatter Stomach

No matter what you do in life, you will always get better results if you set some goals and the same applies when you want a flatter stomach. By setting goals you have something to aim for and you'll be more likely to reach your desired weight and body shape. Here are 10 practical tips on how to get a flatter stomach so that you can achieve your belly busting goals.

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Shrimp Puttanesca Over Zucchini Pasta

Put a spin on classic puttanesca by adding shrimp (for protein) and kale (because you can always stand some leafy greens), then serve everything over zucchini noodles. The spiciness of this Mediterranean dish pairs perfectly with pinot noir. Just sayin'.

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Add onion and stir until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, kale, artichokes, olives, capers, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
2. Add shrimp and zucchini noodles and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through. Serve topped with feta.

Recipe reprinted with permission from Eating Purely by Elizabeth Stein.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1 can (24 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 2 cups shredded kale
• 1 cup artichoke hearts, grilled or canned
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
• 1 pound shrimp
• 4 cups spiralized zucchini noodles
• Crumbled feta cheese

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Greatist Workout of the Day: Thursday, September 10th

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.

5 Spot

Complete 5 rounds of the following as fast as is safely possible.

1-minute Plank Hold
20 Step-Ups (per leg, alternating)
25 Sit-Ups

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Low rate secondary surgeries for removal, revision of vaginal mesh slings for stress urinary incontinence

A follow-up of nearly 60,000 women who received a synthetic vaginal mesh sling for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence finds the risk is low for needing a second surgery for mesh removal or revision (about one in 30 women 10 years after surgery), according to a study.

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Body Fat Percentage and BMI

Having excess body fat is a very common and potentially dangerous medical condition in human beings today. It is potentially dangerous because it predisposes the affected person to diseases like hypertension, diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia.

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Routinely screen those older than 70 for brain health, world expert panel advises

In a consensus paper, a global panel of leading aging experts suggests physicians routinely screen everyone older than 70 annually for cognitive problems.

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New directions in mental health care for older adults

The aging of the population, shifting diagnostic criteria, and new health care policy initiatives are some of the factors driving changes in mental health treatment for older Americans, according to new research.

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Physician-patient decision making may differ in care of racial/ethnic minorities

Racial and ethnic inequalities in medical care are widely documented in literature. However, variations in Americans' experiences with healthcare, specifically regarding physician-patient communication and shared decision-making about treatment plans, are not well understood. A new study suggests that a patient's race/ethnicity may influence the amount and type of information they receive from physicians regarding treatment recommendations.

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Conjoined twins successfully separated

Twin girls born joined at the pelvic and hip region are recovering after separation surgery Thursday, Sept. 3.

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Why Multitasking Is a Waste (and How to Truly Be More Productive)

Immunity study signals new ways to treat liver failure

Patients with liver failure could benefit from a treatment that helps the immune system to combat infections linked to the condition, research suggests. A study in mice has revealed that treatment with an immune-boosting molecule called CSF-1 helps to trigger the body's natural defense mechanisms in the liver.

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Biomarker helps predict survival time in gastric cancer patients

Gastric cancer poses a significant health problem in developing countries and is typically associated with late-stage diagnosis and high mortality. A new study points to a pivotal role played by the biomarker microRNA (miR)-506 in gastric cancer. Patients whose primary gastric cancer lesions express high levels of miR-506 have significantly longer survival times compared to patients with low miR-506 expression. In addition, miR-506 suppresses tumor growth, blood vessel formation, and metastasis.

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Dental research effort aims to stem India's oral cancer problem

New work has resulted in innovative techniques that utilize some of the world's most sophisticated lasers to noninvasively probe into mouth lesions to determine the growth of cancerous cells and eradicate them. Now, this focus is on stemming India's oral cancer problem with a portable diagnostic device.

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Foods to Eat to Lose Weight

Best foods to weight loss and their benefits. Kale, eggs and watery foods.

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Best Foods to Consume Before and After a Workout

It is important to eat the proper foods at the proper times when trying to lose weight or gain muscle. This article highlights the best foods to consume pre and post a workout.

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Paving the way to ever-safer anaesthesia

Researchers have made a breakthrough that could help prevent patients suffering stress to the body and from feeling pain or becoming aware during anesthesia.

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HIV self-testing (HIVST) safe, acceptable, and accurate, study suggests

HIV self-testing (HIVST) delivered by trained volunteers may prove to be widely used, safe, accurate, and acceptable in urban settings of sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new study. This community-based prospective study also showed that HIVST may lead to acceptable linkage into HIV care services and have a very low incidence of major social harms such as partner violence.

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Reference payment initiative for colonoscopy associated with lower prices, savings

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) saved $7 million on spending for colonoscopy two years after it implemented a reference payment initiative that offered full insurance coverage at low-priced facilities but required substantial cost sharing if patients picked a high-priced alternative, according to an article.

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Medical Scribe Companies Take On Overload Of Medical Documentation

Physicians' offices across the country have an increased responsibility to make sure that the patients' records are updated properly after each visit. This can create a lot of extra paperwork for doctors and for their staff.

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EMR Companies Help Provide Extensive Patient History When Required

There are many reasons that people will benefit from allowing each one of their doctors to view past medical treatments, medications and much more from doctors in the same network. EMR companies are able to allow this to happen by linking the patient's records together.

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Why Do I Sweat More Than Everyone Else?!

It’s halfway through the first plank series in barre class, and you’re sweating so much it looks like you just jumped in a pool—yet your friend is completely dry. Or maybe you're the type who can tear through a treadmill session and barely glisten. Either way, what gives?

First, let’s break down the science of sweat. “Sweating is a necessary process that cools down the body,” explains David M. Pariser, M.D., a dermatologist and founding member of the International Hyperhidrosis Society.

When your body starts to overheat, the nervous system stimulates sweat glands to release perspiration.¹ As the droplets evaporate off of your skin, they take some body heat into the atmosphere. (Think about how chilly your skin is when still wet from the shower—as the water dries, it cools down your body. Sweat works the same way to cool you down as it evaporates.)

What sweating doesn't do is “detox” your body, Pariser says. ”More than 99 percent of sweat is water, along with trace amount of electrolytes like salt.” While a small amount of toxic substances can find their way out of the body through perspiration, detoxification primarily occurs in the liver, kidneys, and lungs—not through the skin.

How Much Is Too Much?

Just about any amount of sweat is considered normal. “There’s a lot of variability as to how much people sweat, and most of it is in a normal range,” Pariser explains. “Just like height, there’s an average when it comes sweat—and some people produce more and some produce less.”

If you’re constantly a little clammy, worry not. “Everyone sweats a baseline amount at all times,” Pariser says. And most people sweat more noticeably when exercising, in a hot place, or in a stressful, embarrassing, or uncomfortable situation. (Awkward first date, anyone?)

However, if you’re sweating a ton all the time, especially in certain body areas, it may indicate a medical condition called hyperhidrosis, which affects 2 percent of the U.S. population, Pariser says. One type, known as focal hyperhidrosis, may be genetic, and the sweating occurs only on specific body parts (usually the underarms, feet, hands, or face). The second type may be a side effect caused by another disease (such as diabetes, menopause, or hyperthyroidism) or certain medications. If you feel like you're suffering from excessive sweating, talk to a doctor to see if it could be hyperhidrosis.

The Surprising Way Fitness Affects Sweating

But what if you've ruled out a medical condition and are still sweating up a storm? It may simply be a sign that you’re in shape. (Yass!) Over the past few decades, multiple studies have suggested that trained endurance athletes sweat sooner and produce more perspiration compared to untrained people.²

“The more fit you are, the more efficiently your body sweats,“ explains Tony Musto, Ph.D., director of fitness and an exercise physiologist at the University of Miami. This is a good thing, since sweating helps cool you down and enables you to lift, run, or cycle at a higher intensity for longer. (What you don’t want is your body to reach the critical core temp of 104 degrees, when people tend to pass out from heat illness or heat stroke.)

This isn’t to say sedentary folks will stay dry. There’s a relationship between sweat and a person’s maximum oxygen uptake (VO2 max), a measure of cardiovascular fitness and aerobic endurance. Research shows that the higher the VO2 max (and therefore fitness level) of a long-distance runner, the more quickly he starts to sweat and the more sweat he produces.³

Here’s where it gets a little complicated: When performing the same absolute work (i.e. jogging at 5 miles per hour on a treadmill), an unfit person may reach his VO2 max more quickly than a fit person, prompting him to sweat sooner and sweat more, even if the fit person sweats more efficiently overall, Musto says. That's because the unfit person may be working at 80 percent of his VO2 max, while the fit person is only at 50 percent.

On the other hand, if both a fit and unfit individual are working at the same relative workload (i.e., 60 percent of their VO2 max), the fit person who’s running at 8 miles per hour will start to sweat more quickly and produce more sweat than the unfit person running at 5 miles per hour, Musto says. This also helps explain why the trained runners sweat more than the unfit people in the study above—they’re able to run faster and harder, creating more body heat and more sweat.

Other Factors

To further complicate things, a few more factors impact how much you sweat.

1. Gender

If you’ve ever walked into (or past) a men’s locker room, this news won’t come as a shock. In one study, a group of trained men and women and a group of unfit men and women cycled on stationary bikes for one hour in a studio heated to 86 degrees.⁴ The researchers looked at how many sweat glands were active during each rider’s session and riders’ overall sweat rates.

The result: Fit men perspired the most, especially during the more intense exercise. The fit women produced the second-most sweat, while the sedentary women perspired the least of any group. Even though women have more sweat glands than men, they produce less sweat from each gland, the researchers explain.

2. Body Mass

Another reason that helps explain the study's results: “Men tend to be heavier, have more muscle mass, and in turn produce more heat than women do while working out,“ Musto says. Further research has shown that the higher a person's body mass index (BMI), the more they sweat.⁵

3. Coffee

A piping hot latte will obviously dial up your body temp, which can encourage sweating. However, if coffee's diuretic effect takes place before you work out yet you go to the bathroom prior to exercising, you may actually sweat less, Musto says. That could equal a less-than-stellar workout, so be sure to drink plenty of H2O in addition to java to stay hydrated. The American Council on Exercise recommends drinking 17 to 20 ounces of water two to three hours before exercising and seven to 10 ounces of water every 10 to 20 minutes during a workout.

4. Alcohol

Ever felt flushed after a few cocktails? Alcohol increases your heart rate and dilates blood vessels in your skin, bringing blood to your skin's surface. This in turn raises your body temp, which can cause you to sweat more. Despite what hot yoga devotees may believe, you (sadly) can't "sweat it out" after a big night out: Only about 5 percent of alcohol leaves your body through urine, breath, and sweat; 95 percent is metabolized by the liver.

5. Spicy Foods

Eating spicy foods also triggers your body temp to go up, so your body produces sweat to help cool itself down, Musto says. If you find you sweat a ton when you eat and it's making you uncomfortable, it could be a sign of Frey's syndrome, or gustatory sweating. People with Frey's sweat excessively at the mere thought or taste of any food (even ice cream). Talk to a doctor if you're concerned this could be an issue.

6. Hot Weather

This may be another “duh“ moment, but warmer days raise your body temperature, increasing heart rate and blood flow in an effort to cool down the core, Musto says. Humid weather is a double whammy: Since there's more moisture in the air, it's harder for the sweat on your skin to evaporate, deterring the cooling process.

The Takeaway

There are plenty of factors that determine how much sweat an individual produces, and just about every level of sweating can be considered "normal". Bonus: The fitter you are, the more you sweat, which enables your body to keep on running, lifting, cycling—whatever you're into—for longer. However, if you're constantly sweating like crazy, especially in one specific area, it could be a sign of a rare condition called hyperhidrosis. Check with a doc if you're concerned.

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