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… spend more on supplements than they do on over-the-counter medications, like products for pain relief, stomach upset, allergies, and the like. One good estimate is almost $49 billion … they get the recommended amounts of nutrients. Another reason is the hope or expectation of better health over the short or long term. Although dietary supplements, by definition, aren’t …
… of yoga. Yoga has spiritual origins. But in recent years, it has become a popular way to improve physical health and mental well-being. Have you considered trying yoga? How can you know if it’s right for you? To help you find answers, NIH has created a new 40-page e-book called “Yoga for Health.” This free e-book gives an overview of what the science says about yoga and its …
… Palliative care is a specialized type of medical care for people who have a serious or life-threatening illness. It can help relieve pain, discomfort, stress, and other symptoms. It aims to improve quality of life when a person is seriously ill. You may receive palliative care while getting treatment for a serious illness. It can help you deal with side effects of medical treatments. You might …
… like? Does guitar music smell sweet or spicy? These questions might sound like nonsense. But for people with a condition called synesthesia, they describe real experiences. We have five … extreme version of these brain collaborations. They tested whether people with synesthesia are better at tasks that use more than one area of the brain. People with synesthesia performed …
… in chocolate, may have health benefits. It’s possible that certain nutrients in cocoa could improve heart health and boost brain function, especially in older adults. Researchers think this … in the three-year study. But it’s too soon to tell whether cocoa supplements are beneficial for brain health. The study is still ongoing. “If it works, there are no side effects for cocoa flavanols,” Baker notes. “So imagine, if this works for both heart health and …
… Download an app and watch short videos that show how medical scans work. Videos offer advice for future scientists, too. You can also find out how bioengineers improve people’s lives, and more. …
… Learn about cutting-edge health care technologies and how NIH-supported researchers are improving them. Topics include tissue engineering, biomaterials, sensors, and more. You can get …
… to immerse yourself in 3-D virtual worlds or games. This booming technology may also be useful for health care and research. “In the last few years, there’s been a huge expansion in the number … VR may help with many areas of medicine. These include tailoring rehabilitation exercises, improving mental health, and reducing pain. … Restoring Movement … Scientists have been testing …
… chest pain or a heart attack. A new study found that invasive treatments may not work much better than medication and lifestyle changes alone. The study followed more than 5,000 patients with stable moderate to severe heart disease for about three years. The people were divided into two groups. One was given medications to …
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